Trade

Empowering job sites: The role of cordless technology 

Umair Shahzad, Commercial Director at Stanley Black & Decker, discusses how DEWALT’s cordless tools are transforming construction sites, especially in the Middle East and Africa. With a focus on sustainability, portability and efficiency, these i...

Caterpillar and Trimble to enhance grade control solutions in construction

Caterpillar and Trimble have announced the extension of their joint venture (JV), focused on enhancing grade control technologies in the construction sector. This move is set to accelerate innovation and customer adoption within the industry. Since 2002,...

Attracting investments through transformative masterplans

Amid global supply challenges and efforts to diversify imports, South Africa has emerged as a strategic investment opportunity for European countries and companies, with an abundant resource base and untapped opportunities attracting players in renewable...

Future trends for Artificial Intelligence in the used machinery market  

It is already part of everyday life for many people: artificial intelligence (AI). Whether in medicine, IT or customer service – the areas of application for AI are diverse. The first areas of application are also already emerging in the used...

Malaysia’s MGB Sany selects Epicor to digitise invoicing in line with new government initiative 

 Epicor has been selected by Malaysian construction and property development solutions provider MGB Sany to support digitising and streamlining the company’s e-invoicing process – in line with regulations set by the Malaysian government to support the gro...

Globant announces the fifth edition of Women That Build Awards 

A digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the Women that Build Awards, an annual recognition that promotes global visibility (Latin America, Europe,...

LG unveils advanced new automated warehouse robots 

LG Business Solutions USA aims to set a new standard for warehouse efficiency and flexibility with the new LG CLOi CarryBot family of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to intelligently navigate complex floor plans to move and deliver payloads in...

Hilti’s BIM-driven integrated project solutions take construction project safety and productivity to the next level  

Hilti, a global leader in construction solutions, has recently put a spotlight on their BIM-driven Integrated Project Solutions (IPS), a comprehensive suite of services designed to optimise and simplify construction projects from MEP design, construction...

New job management software helps UK tradespeople end paperwork chaos  

ToolTime, a new job management software solution for tradespeople, has launched in the UK to unlock efficiencies for UK SMEs and sole traders in the home services sector. Since its launch in Germany in 2018 and expansion into Austria earlier this year,...

How digitalisation is helping construction workers navigate the Christmas period

As the holiday season fast approaches, Marius Stäcker, CEO of ToolTime, discusses the challenges construction workers are overcoming across the Christmas period through digital tools. Whilst there is no legal requirement to do so, many construction ...

FIDO Device Onboard (FDO) certification programme is launched to improve deployments of Edge nodes and IoT devices  

The FIDO Alliance’s FIDO Device Onboard (FDO) technology allows Edge and IoT users to quickly and securely onboard devices, thereby reducing cost, time and risk. The FIDO Alliance launched its FIDO Device Onboard (FDO) Certification Programme, enabling edge n...

Cost, greenwashing and jargon top concerns when buying sustainable products and materials for the home 

Cost, greenwashing and jargon are among the top worries of consumers when choosing and buying sustainable products and materials for their homes, according to new research.  Over half (52%) of people said they would like to buy products or materials...