Developing an online presence, and interacting with your customers in the digital realm is where the industry is today. Click here to view full story;
Feb
23
Feb
23
Arco commissioned independent tests of a leather welder’s glove supplied by a competitor. Click here to view full story;
Feb
23
To counter build cost inflation, currently running at between 3% and 4%, Barratt has been looking to increase efficiency and reduce labour requirements through the use of alternative build options such as timber frames, large format blocks and light gauge steel frames. Click here to view full story;
Feb
23
1973- Gold is a record $95/ounce in London.
Feb
23
Wolfgang Geiger, president of All Bahamas Construction (ABC) Co. Ltd., thinks it is a bit too easy to get a contractor license in the Bahamas. That is what makes it important for a developer or owner to know exactly who and what they are hiring for their construction job. ... read more →
Feb
22
1978- the Istiqlal Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Asia, opens.
Feb
21
While the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority (ISA) in charge of issuing mineral exploration licences has granted 26 so far, Papua New Guinea remains the only country to have granted an operating permit for ocean floor mining. Click here to view full story;
Feb
21
The value of global mining and metals deals hit a four-year high in 2017, according to accountancy firm EY, boosted by a jump in money raised on stock exchanges to a six-year high. Click here to view full story;
Feb
21
As safety remains a top priority in the mining sector, increasing regulations and recommendations are placing an emphasis on the way that technology can improve operating practices and the move towards a target of zero harm. Click here to view full story;
Feb
21
1804- the world’s first locomotive runs for the first time in Wales.