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KHL Group Américas Tel: +49 711 34 16 74 0 technology that is available today,
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significantly more sustainable, efficient
KHL SALES REPRESENTATIVES
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and cost-effective. Mike Hayes goes ‘on
Simon Kelly, UK Head Office e-mail: info@mediapointsrl.it the road’ to report on progress
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TURKEY If you are in the business of constructing
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e-mail: eleanor.shefford@khl.com Emre Apa tall buildings, you will generally be in the
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Cathy Yao
up some of Europe’s most challenging
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FRANCE
e-mail: kawahara@rayden.jp In recent years, hydraulic breakers
Hamilton Pearman have evolved into a global billion-euro
USA/CANADA
Tel: +33 (0)1 45930858 Wil Holloway business, so manufacturers are taking
e-mail: hpearman@wanadoo.fr Tel: +1 312 9292563
AUSTRIA/SWITZERLAND/
nothing for granted and the built-in
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MEMBER OF
in recent years and remains a hot topic,
as Access International magazine’s
Euan Youdale reports

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 NEWS
EVENTS DIARY
2021
Bauma CTT Russia
May 25-28, 2021
Moscow
Russia
www.bauma-ctt.ru
InterGeo
Sept 21-23, 2021
Hannover
Germany
www.intergeo.de/en
SaMoTer ‘demo’
Sept 30-Oct 2, 2021
Verona
Italy
www.samoter.it/en
2022
UK Construction Week
May 3-5, 2022
London
UK
ukconstructionweek.com
The EBRD
funds a
floating
solar plant
in Albania
The European Bank
for Reconstruction
and Development
(EBRD) has approved
a €9.1 million loan
to help fund the
construction of the
first floating solar
photovoltaic (PV)
plant in Albania.
The proposed
12MW solar PV
plant will be built
by Korporata
Elektroenergjitike
Shqiptare (KESH)
on the Vau i Dejes
hydropower plant
reservoir, north of
Albania’s capital city
Tirana.
The state-owned
utility firm, which
generates around
70% of the countries
domestic power, was
granted the project
finance loan based
on the “breakthrough
in innovative green
technology” on the
project.
4 CONSTRUCTION EUROPE MAY 2021
EASTERN EUROPE
As the threat
from Covid-
19 recedes,
a recovery in Eastern
Europe’s
the industry construction
industry
is expected is forecast
to improve
in second significantly
in 2021
semester
Construction in Eastern
Europe to grow 3.6% in 2021
T he construction industry in Eastern Europe is forecast
to grow by 3.6% in 2021, according to a report from
Market analyst GlobalData.
Azerbaijan saw contractions in output of 9.4% and 15.2%
respectively.
Although the outlook is positive, the report makes
While the report, Global Construction Outlook to 2025, it clear that the forecast figures rely on there being no
Q1 Update, shows a contraction in the region during further significant outbreaks of Covid-19 in the region.
2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it averages to only Moustafa Ali, economist at GlobalData, said,
a 1.6% fall in output, which will swiftly be eradicated as “Governments across the region have imposed strict
the vaccine rollout promotes strengthening construction
activity.
lockdown measures to contain the third wave of
infections, which is likely to impact construction markets
The figures for the region are, of course, varied, with in Eastern Europe and the spill-over effects from the
Romania and Estonia seeing strong growth throughout
2020, of 10.2% and 6.8% respectively.
expected weakening in economic activity across the
region, even if the construction industry is exempted
At the opposite end of the scale, Hungary and from the local lockdowns.” ce
UK
Shortlist for UK tunnelling project
Highways England has and J Murphy & Sons world, and the scope ambitious road project
announced the groups Ltd, supported by Mott of work for the winning this country has seen
shortlisted for the McDonald Ltd and Ove bidder will include the since the M25 was
contract to build twin Arup and Partners Ltd construction of portal completed 35 years ago.
4.2km tunnels under the ■ Dragados-Hochtief buildings and the north This contract shows
River Thames, to the east Joint Venture (DH JV); and south approach our commitment to
of London, UK. comprising Dragados roads, each stretching to this project, which will
Three groups, including S.A. and HOCHTIEF approximately 1km. support 22,000 jobs
some of Europe’s largest Infrastructure Gmbh Matt Palmer, Lower during its construction
contractors, will vie for With a width of 16m Thames Crossing and provide a huge
the project to build the the twin tunnels will Executive Director, said, economic boost to the UK
longest road tunnels in be some of the largest “The Lower Thames economy when it opens
the UK, with a total value bored tunnels in the Crossing is the most for traffic.” ce
of around €6.9 billion.
The shortlisted groups Dutch maritime contractor Van Oord has announced that construction work is
are: underway on the Saint-Brieuc wind farm, some 16km off the coast of Brittany.
■ BFV JV; comprising Having been upgraded specifically for the work ahead, the company’s
BAM Nuttal Ltd, installation vessel Aeolus will now undertake the task of installing 62 jacket
Ferrovial Construction foundations for the 496MW project.
(UK) Ltd and VINCI A total of 190 pin piles will be installed, with three each for the jacket
Construction Grands foundations and four for the offshore substation.
Projets, supported by The main crane on board Aeolus has a lifting capacity of 1,600 tonnes, while
Atkins Ltd, Tecnica y its advanced jacking system, with 85m legs, will allow the vessel to work in
Proyectos SA (TYPSA) waters of up to 45m deep. During drilling, the vessel must be jacked up above
and Stantec UK Limited sea level, which can only safely be done between the months of March and
■ Bouygues Murphy October, due to the adverse weather and sea conditions.
Joint Venture (BMJV); Van Oord says Aeolus now has on board new hydraulic drills, specifically
comprising Bouygues designed to handle all types of soil and rock.
Travaux Publics S.A.S.
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GERMANY NEWS IN BRIEF

Bauma postponed
to October 2022
Messe München has announced it is postponing Bauma Munich 2022.
The new dates for the world’s largest trade exhibition are 24-30 October, 2022.
Messe München said, while booking levels were high for the initial dates in April 2022,
the decision to postpone was made following extensive consultation with customers.
The show organiser said there was “a growing recognition that the April date involved
too many uncertainties in view of the global pandemic”.
With industry professionals attending Bauma from all over the world, it said, it was
crucial that unhindered worldwide travel was guaranteed, adding that was unlikely to
be the case soon enough to ensure a successful show.
Those who have already registered to attend Bauma as an exhibitor or co-exhibitor
will not have to register again, and the deadline for new co-exhibitor registrations has
been extended to 8 July, 2022.
Bauma is directing customers to its website (www.bauma.de/en) for other relevant
dates, deadlines and
issues relating to
attendance.
Messe München CEO
Klaus Dittrich said, “The
decision to postpone
bauma was not an easy
one for us, of course.
But we had to make
it now, before the
exhibitors start planning
their participation in
the trade show and
make corresponding
investments.” ce
JCB UNLIKELY TO ATTEND TRADE SHOWS
JCB said that it is “very unlikely” that it will be
attending future traditional trade shows when asked
if it was attending the Bauma fair in Munich next
year. Graeme Macdonald, its chief executive, said:
”What the pandemic has taught us is how to do
business differently and even pre-pandemic we were
reviewing whether we attended these trade shows or
not because marketing and promotion of products
was happening in a different way and that has
certainly accelerated in the last 12 months.
LIEBHERR’S TURNOVER TOPS €10 BILLION
Liebherr Group – with business interests lying largely
in the manufacture of construction equipment – has
released its annual report, revealing a turnover in
2020 of €10.34 billion. The figure represents a €1.41
billion (or 12%) decline on the company’s figures
for 2019, yet is only €200 million short of the figure
for 2018. In its report, Liebherr said, “Following
several successful years, and in the context of last
year’s extraordinary conditions, this is considered
satisfactory”.

Bauma Munich is CONSTRUCTION DRIVES

the world’s largest
construction trade show
UK
POSITIVE RESULTS FOR VINCI
French construction and concessions group
Vinci has released its first quarter financial
results for 2021, with Vinci Construction
seeing sales increase 10% from €4.7 billion

Scottish Power submits (US$5.6 billion) in the first quarter of 2020

green hydrogen plans
Energy provider Scottish
Power has submitted
planning permission
for what will be the
largest green hydrogen
electrolyser in the UK.
The 20MW electrolyser,
which uses electricity to
split water molecules into
hydrogen and oxygen,
is a component that will
form part of a new green
hydrogen plant being
built near Glasgow in
Scotland.
In addition to the
electrolyser, the new
plant will comprise a
20MW solar photovoltaic
facility and a 500MW
battery energy storage
system. Together they will
produce up to 8 tonnes of
green hydrogen per day.
According to Scottish
Power, a subsidiary of
the Spanish utilities firm
Iberdrola, the zero-carbon
UK’s largest electrolyser
will be installed near
Glasgow, Scotland
energy source will be
used by industries and
companies that operate
heavy vehicles such as
buses and refuse trucks,
to help them lower their
emissions.
Mark Griffin, hydrogen
market development
manager for clean fuels
at BOC, said, “The scale of
this project demonstrates
the growing demand
for clean hydrogen and
as a member of the
Green Hydrogen for
to €5.2 billion (US$6.3 billion) in the first
quarter of 2021. Revenue for the company as a whole
was €10.2 billion (US$12.3 billion), up 5% compared
with the first quarter of 2020.
FUTURE OF TRADE SHOWS IS ‘HYBRID’
The trade shows of the future will be hybrid events,
with a mixture of online and face-to-face activity,
according to Messe München’s Klaus Dittrich. Due to
the pandemic the majority of trade shows following
Conexpo, which took place in March 2020, have
either been cancelled, postponed or reimagined as
online only events. A number of OEMs, such as Volvo
CE, JCB and JLG have stated that they will not attend
bauma 2022, citing changing customer behaviour.
Scotland partnership, and refuelling project
we’re delighted to bring expertise to help deliver a
our hydrogen mobility ground-breaking facility in
Glasgow.”
If plans for the green
energy facility are
approved by authorities,
it will become the first
project to be delivered by
the Green Hydrogen for
Scotland partnership. ce

CONSTRUCTION EUROPE MAY 2021 5

 NEWS

William Mosconi using KHL.COM

a Magni telehandler
for works on
Brenner
Base
Tunnel

Webinar: The future

of construction
equipment
Registration is now open for the online
AUSTRIA/ITALY event, set to take place on 3 June
Two panellists have been announced for International

Magni called into action Construction’s 3 June webinar on ‘OEM Opportunities’:

Zeng Guang’an, Chairman of LiuGong Group and

on Brenner Base Tunnel Pekka Vauramo, President and CEO of Metso Outotec
Corporation.
The webinar will discuss the state of the global
William Mosconi uses Magni’s RTH 5.21 SH construction equipment market and the ongoing
impact of Covid-19 on the industry.
telehandler to help construct underwater It will examine what markets have strong potential
for growth, discuss opportunities presented by
section of Austria-Italy railway tunnel technology, and major trends such as urbanisation
and ‘green’ sustainable construction and reducing

I talian company William Mosconi reports that it is using a Magni telehandler to carry
out works to the underwater section of the Brenner Base Tunnel, the rail tunnel that
will run for 55km through the Eastern Alps, between Austria and Italy.
The demolition and waterproofing specialist was contracted by Webuild to
hermetically isolate the tunnel section, using waterproof PVC membranes to prevent
water seepages.
William Mosconi, technical director of William Mosconi, said, “This work must be
performed at height and once the ribs supporting the vault have been installed. After
taking into account different players of the lifting sector, Mosconi decided to entrust
Magni with this special project.”
The company selected Magni’s twin energy RTH 5.21 SH model for the project.
The rotating telehandler, which features an electric mode for operation in
environments with poorly ventilation, was connected to external electricity supply of
380V. The telescopic model is fitted with a 15kW electric motor and a 90 litre piston
pump, and has a maximum lifting height of 21m and an outreach of 15.5m. It is
capable of lifting 5,000lbs at full height and is equipped with two platforms. ce
SWEDEN
emissions.
The webinar will take place on June 3 at 2.00pm
UK time. It is free to attend – visit khl.com to find
registration details for the event.
Pekka Vauramo has been the President and CEO of
Metso Outotec Corporation since 2020.
Vauramo was appointed President and CEO of
Metso in 2018. He has served as President and CEO
of Finnair (2013-2018) and prior to that he has held
several management positions at Cargotec and
Sandvik.
Metso Outotec is investing heavily into new
technology and more sustainable methods of
construction. On the most recent Yellow Table –
International Construction’s ranking of the world’s top
50 OEMs by sales – the company was in the top 20.
Under the leadership of Zeng Guang’an, LiuGong
has been one of the fastest growing construction
manufacturers of the last decade. Mr. Zeng graduated

Mining equipment specialist from Chongqing University and started his career at
LiuGong as an engineer in 1985. He has served in a

to acquire South Korea’s number of different management positions, including

Vice Chairman and President. On the 2019 Yellow
Table LiuGong was placed in the top 20.
DandA Heavy Industries A third panellist may be announced. 
The webinar will be moderated by International
Infrastructure and mining rock excavation, quarrying Construction’s editor, Andy Brown, and registered
equipment manufacturer and infrastructure viewers will be welcome to submit questions.
Epiroc has agreed to industries.
acquire DandA Heavy It has about 60
Industries, a South employees and had will strengthen our The acquisition is
Korean producer of revenues in 2020 of about leading position on expected to be completed
hydraulic breakers, for an SEK210 million (US$25 hydraulic attachment at the end of the second
undisclosed sum. million). tools for the construction quarter of this year. The
DandA Heavy “The acquisition of industry and supports business, which will
Industries, based in Seoul, DandA Heavy Industries our long-term growth become part of Epiroc’s
manufactures and sells strategy,” said Helena tools and attachments
hydraulic breakers for the Helena Hedblom, Hedblom, Epiroc’s division, will keep its
construction, demolition, president of Epiroc president and CEO. brand and channels. ce

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Liebherr-Export AG
General-Guisanstrasse 14
5415 Nussbaumen, Switzerland
Phone: +41 56 296 1111
E-mail: info.lex@liebherr.com
www.facebook.com/LiebherrConstruction
www.liebherr.com
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WORLD IN BRIEF US

US$1.6 billion contract

UAE
Ritchie Bros, the construction equipment auctioneer,
has seen its online Dubai, UAE, auction attract
almost 1500 bidders – up 40% on the previous year.
The two-day auction, which took place in March,
saw around 1470 registered bidders from 105
countries purchase over 1380 pieces of equipment.
While the impact of Covid-19 is likely to be partially
responsible for the rise in bidders, Ritchie Bros’ fully
integrated demographic targeting strategies and
digital marketing campaigns have played a key role
driving the auction’s success.
for Texas high-speed rail
Major electric systems contract awarded
T he contractor Kiewit has been awarded a US$1.6 billion contract to handle core
electrical systems on the Texas Central Railroad in the US.
The line between Houston and Dallas will introduce Japanese bullet train technology
to the US and cut the journey time between the two cities from four hours to 90
minutes. The contract with Kiewit and affiliate Mass Electric Construction includes the
installation of core electrical systems including critical safety and systems elements
like Traction power, signalling and communications equipment to enable the trains to
operate safely and ensure the tracks and operators communicate properly.
The high-speed line – being built by Italy-based Webuild – will replicate the Japanese
Tokaido Shinkansen high-speed rail system, as operated by the Central Japan Railway
Company. The US$20 billion project is currently projected to be operational in 2026.
Carlos Aguilar, chief executive of the line’s developer, Texas Central, said of the
project, “Kiewit and Mass Electric are national leaders in installing complex and
large-scale electric systems and have long track records of delivering high-quality rail
systems safely and effectively.” ce

JAPAN
Komatsu is to celebrate its 100th anniversary
with a series of initiatives, including the renewal
of a community project and the launch of a new
commemorative website and movie. The Japanese
equipment manufacturer, which turns 100 years old
on 13 May, said it viewed the birthday as a chance to
express its appreciation for the years of support it’s
received from all its stakeholders. As well as paying
tribute to the company’s history, the “Komatsu
in 203X” movie will also show how the company
visualises worksites of the future.

INDIA
The country’s largest infrastructure and energy
company Larsen & Toubro (L&T Group) is to deliver
22 oxygen generators to hospitals in India in
response to the country’s Covid-19 crisis. The units
will convert air from the atmosphere into medical-
grade oxygen and pump it into pre-existing pipes in The line could cut times from Houston to Dallas from four hours to 90 minutes
the hospitals. The first nine units will reach India by
9 May, said the company. L&T’s CEO and Managing INDIA
Director, Sekharipuram Narayanan Subrahmanyan,
said; “This is an unprecedented situation, and we are
extremely pained by the consequences of the dire
Surge in Covid cases threatens
shortage of oxygen.” construction recovery in India
The recent increase Continued investment rose to 184,372 on 13
Construction output was predicted to grow in India in Covid-19 cases in in infrastructure is April, far exceeding the
by over 10% before the recent rise in Covid cases India threatens the expected to see demand peak recorded in the first
recovery of the country’s reach a record level wave.
construction industry, in 2023, before the A report by GlobalData
which has been forecast inevitable disruption has highlighted the
to enjoy double-digit of the general election danger that the new
growth in 2021. scheduled for 2024. Covid-19 infections
Construction market India’s vaccination presents. Willis
intelligence company program began on 16 Rooney, economist
Off-Highway Research January 2021 and the at the company, said,
recently forecast that plateauing of daily case “GlobalData estimates
the Indian market numbers in early March the Indian construction
would return to growth led to hopes that the industry to contract by
this year, with sales worst of the pandemic 12.4% in 2020, the largest
rebounding to the levels was over. However, the fall in output in South
seen in 2019. daily confirmed cases Asia.” ce
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 WORLD NEWS
GLOBAL WORLD IN BRIEF

World’s most expensive

cities for construction
revealed by Arcadis
European cities dominate most expensive
list, as US cities fall due to a weak dollar

G eneva in Switzerland
has been revealed as
the most expensive city BRAZIL
in the world to undertake France-based construction powerhouse Vinci has
construction work, been awarded a 30-year concessions contract by
according to a report the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil for
from Netherlands-based seven airports in the country, and the company has
consultant Arcadis. stated that making them more eco-efficient is key.
London, in the United The airports are Manaus, Porto Velho, Rio Branco,
Kingdom, was the second Bao Vista, Cruzeiro do Sul, Tabatinga and Téfé. In
most expensive city – it addition to ensuring the operations, maintenance
was top last year. It was and modernisation of terminals and runways, Vinci
followed by three other Airports said that they will also transform these
European cities, with Geneva – the world’s most expensive city to build in airports into eco-efficient infrastructures.
Copenhagen, Denmark,
Norway’s Oslo and Zurich in Switzerland occupying the next three spots. GLOBAL
Part of the reason for European cities occupying all five top spots this year was said Sales for the world’s top 50 construction equipment
to be a fall in costs in American cities, reflecting a fall in the value of the dollar. manufacturers in 2020 were impacted less severely
According to the report, the most surprising finding was that prices have not fallen by the Covid-19 pandemic and national lockdowns
in response to the pandemic. The report says that, “In the past, when demand for than had been feared, according to International
construction has fallen, construction prices have fallen sharply. Even after the huge Construction’s Yellow Table. The Yellow Table –
disruption in markets last year, this has not happened.” which ranks the world’s top 50 OEMs by sales – has
New York, which was second in 2020, has fallen to sixth place, above San Francisco, enjoyed several years of good growth, with last
which has declined from sixth to seventh. Hong Kong was eighth, Dublin, Ireland, year’s table coming in at a record-high of US$202.7
ninth and Macau in China tenth. billion. However, with the market already thought
The most expensive cities in Australasia were Auckland, Christchurch and Sydney. to have reached the peak of its current cycle and
The Middle East’s most expensive city was Riyadh in 40th position; Johannesburg in the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and
South Africa was the most expensive city in Africa, although it was only ranked 92nd lockdowns, a large fall in 2020 was anticipated.
overall. ce
US

Strong start to 2021 seen

in Caterpillar’s Q1 figures
Caterpillar has reported
US$11.9 billion in total
sales and revenues for the
first quarter of 2021.
A 12% rise on the
US$10.6 billion the
company earned for the
same period last year,
Cat said the increase was
primarily due to changes
in its dealer inventories
A Caterpillar
D7 bulldozer
and to higher demand
from end-users.
The manufacturer’s
Construction Industries
segment reported a first
quarter sales and revenue
figure of US$5.5 billion –
up US$1.1 billion on last
year – and profits of $1.03
billion.
Likewise, Cat’s
Resources segment
(which includes mining)
also saw an increase in
sales and revenue. In the
first three months of the
year the division brought
in $2.2 billion, compared
with $2.08 billion in 2020.
Jim Umpleby,
Caterpillar’s Chairman
and CEO, said, “We’re
encouraged by improving
conditions in our
end markets and are
proactively managing
supply chain risks. Our
dedicated team continues
to execute our strategy
for long-term profitable
growth.” ce
EUROPE
Bauer Spezialtiefbau has used its lift cell method
to complete the piling works for a new city area
currently under construction in Copenhagen,
Denmark. The ‘Postbyen’ development project will
see new office buildings, hotel apartments and
retail, residential and commercial spaces built in
the centre of the country’s capital city. Bauer’s lift
cell method allows the settlement of bored piles
to be determined before they are installed. It is an
enhancement to the capsule press, used to measure
force, and for the pre-stressing and strutting of
excavation pits, plus a solution for projects with
low permitted settlement between adjacent piles.
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 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY NEWS

Wacker Neuson battery will

New construction power Bomag rammers and
vibratory plates
software from
tech firm Topcon
Topcon Positioning Group has announced
the newest release of its suite of software for
construction and survey professionals, MAGNET 7.
The software is designed to utilise the strength that
cloud-based connectivity can play in streamlining
workflows through GNSS receivers, total stations,
and other positioning tools and instruments. It also,
according to Topcon, addresses common needs to
increase productivity, efficiency, and profitability
levels across the job site spectrum.
“The push to ramp up production levels and
increase efficiency, while operating profitably, has
never been greater,” said Alok Srivastava, senior
director, product management, Topcon.
“Our suite, made up of field software, cloud
services, tightly integrated office software and third-
Wacker Neuson shares
party integrations, is a key component of our digital
ecosystem, all designed to enhance productivity in
the field while helping the office efficiently manage
battery with Bomag
the project dataset. It does so by tapping the power
of integrated solutions to provide end-to-end
Cooperation expected to open up a
workflows, superior data exchange and a far better
level of collaboration.”
broader range of electrically-powered
Enhancements in the field version of the software construction equipment to customers
were made to improve 3D model support, reporting,
and interactivity in working directly on a visual
map. Additionally, there are improvements in data
handling for large and complex 3D projects.
T he rechargeable battery developed by German equipment manufacturer
Wacker Neuson will now be compatible with rammers made by its cooperation
partner, Bomag.
Productivity-driven features within the upgraded The move will give customers a broader range of electrically-powered options on
office solution include an ability to connect to the site, promising both cost savings and reductions in CO2 emissions.
newest version of the Sitelink3D job site monitoring Also, companies operating both brands of equipment will no longer have to
and management system. Among other benefits, this incorporate separate charging systems.
will enable office personnel to send machine models The modular design of the Wacker Neuson batteries already allows them to be used
via the web portal directly to machines on site. across its rammers and vibratory plates, but the company says the agreement with
Bomag takes its ‘one for all’ concept to the next level.
Topcon’s MAGNET 7 is To this end, Wacker Neuson says the same battery will in future be compatible with
designed to aid with construction equipment manufactured by Bomag.
complex projects On the question of why Wacker Neuson would make its technology available to
a competitor, Stefan Pfetsch, managing director of the Wacker Neuson production
site in Reichertshofen, the company’s competence center for compaction - said, “Our
interchangeable battery has the potential to power a wide range of construction
equipment.
“By enabling another manufacturer to use our battery, we are further accelerating
the adoption of emissions-free construction equipment and underscoring Wacker
Neuson’s commitment to fast-tracking carbon reductions.”
Ralf Junker, President of the Bomag Group, said, “Through our cooperation with
Wacker Neuson, we are leveraging the experience of two innovative equipment
manufacturers to offer our customers practical added value through the use of zero
emission construction equipment. This is the next strategic step for us in expanding
our product range.” ce

Latest drone development could aid construction

Sees.ai, a developer of
command and control
solutions for unmanned
aerial vehicles (UAVs),
or drones, has been
authorised to trial a
concept for flying UAVs
beyond visual line of
sight.
Up to this point, drones
have had to remain place at three nominated altitudes of under 46m,
within line of sight of sites. If the trials prove initially with an observer
operators, potentially successful, says Sees. remaining in sight of the
hampering their benefits ai, the door could machine, who can report
to the construction be opened for wider back to the remote pilot
industry. approval for beyond if necessary.
Now, the UK’s Civil visual line of sight (BVLS) According to Sees.
Aviation Authority (CAA) flights. ai, the tests will include
has given permission During the trials, the drones undertaking
for trial flights to take drones must remain at routine inspection and

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 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY NEWS

SmartGrade
will be available
on the 350G LC
Twin technology for
tunnel surveying
excavator

Trimble and surveying specialist Amberg

combine technologies to give boost to
productivity in underground construction
John Deere T echnology companies Trimble and Amberg have combined their product offerings
to deliver a new surveying solution for use in underground construction.

launches new Tunnel surveying software from the Zurich-headquartered Amberg will now
operate in concert with US-based Trimble’s S series robotic total stations.

SmartGrade for
excavators
At an online press event, John Deere announced
that the company is to increase the range of
its grade control solutions with the launch of
SmartGrade on its 210G LC and 350G LC excavators.
The factory-installed 3D SmartGrade system is
designed to deliver increased productivity and
accuracy on the job and provide ease of use to
contractors at all levels.
“By incorporating precision technology, such
as SmartGrade, on our excavator lineup, we are
boosting job site productivity and efficiency while
enhancing the capabilities of our operators,” said
Justin Steger, solutions marketing manager, John
Deere.
“However, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution,
and contractors need options to pair the right
technology with their business needs. This is where
customers really benefit from the flexibility of our
grade management path.”
For its excavators, John Deere now offers four
grade management options to choose from:
SmartGrade, SmartGrade-Ready with 2D, 3D Grade
Guidance and 2D Grade Guidance.
Additionally, John Deere offers upgrade kits for
each grade management option so customers can
adopt technology at their own pace.
A SmartGrade excavator automates the boom
and bucket functions for the operator to achieve
a smooth and accurate finish grade. Using GNSS
positioning technology for accurate horizontal and
vertical positioning, the machine controls boom
and bucket movements to a precise design target.
This enables the operator to focus on controlling the
arm function while the system raises and lowers the
boom to maintain grade.
Amberg Navigator promises user-friendly workflows, which operators can run on
either a Trimble TSC7 data collector or T100 tablet. Trimble says the system is intuitive
and can be used by non-geospatial professionals, allowing rapid surveying and
progression of underground projects.
Once the data has been collected from the underground site, it is transferred to
the office for analysis. Inspection maps can then be created within Amberg’s Tunnel
software.
The workflow benefits achievable via the combination of Amberg and Trimble
solutions includes:
■ Project definition and design data preparation
■ Graphical interface supporting instruments setup and georeferencing
■ Automated data collection and real-time results
■ Accurate stakeout of various tunnel elements, such as drill and blast holes and
rock bolts
■ Efficient and comprehensive as-built analysis, reporting and archiving
Ron Bisio, senior vice president of Trimble Geospatial, said, “Partnering with Amberg
Technologies will provide our customers with an industry-leading tunneling solution
to increase productivity when working in underground tunneling and mining
environments. The domain rich and easy to use Amberg solution in combination with
our Trimble S Series can increase confidence in the field and streamline deliverable
creation.” ce
Trimble and Amberg
technologies
combine to advance
underground
surveying
GPS and drone tech in action
The next Construction Technology supplement
will be in the July/August 2021 issue

Flying complex monitoring of selected hazard assessments – high up alongside environmental impact.
drone missions industrial sites. and potentially identify manned aviation and We are hugely grateful
from a central Working with the CAA, whether or not the low down inside our to the CAA’s innovation
control room technology companies Sees.ai system could industrial sites, suburbs & regulatory teams
such as Sees.ai are be taken forward to and cities. for their support and
aiming to improve safety more challenging flight “Securing this UK-first guidance in helping us
with solutions including scenarios. permission is a major reach this significant
automatic detection and John McKenna, CEO step on this journey milestone and we look
avoidance systems. at sees.ai said, “We are which will deliver big forward to working with
Data gathered from accelerating towards a benefits to society them as we continue to
the trial flights will be future where drones fly across public health & advance what’s safe and
used to inform risk and autonomously at scale safety, efficiency and possible.”

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Shaping net zero
construction
Rachel Skinner, the 156th president
of the Institution of Civil Engineers,
describes the greatest challenge
ever to face the construction
industry – that of climate change
I n a recent webinar, produced
by the construction
technology giant Bentley
Systems, Rachel Skinner, the
president of the Institution of
Civil Engineers (ICE), discussed
the steps needed to move the
construction industry towards
net-zero-carbon operations.
Since taking on the presidency
in November last year, she has
made it her mission to help bring
about change in the way the
built environment is developed,
with the reduction of CO2
emissions at the heart of the
process. While the overarching
aim is to achieve net-zero-carbon
construction by 2050, Skinner’s
more immediate goal is to see
carbon emissions halved within
the next ten years.
NEED FOR EDUCATION
In the Bentley Twin Talks
webinar, she said, “Nearly 70% of
the world’s carbon emissions has
a link to how we plan, design,
build and use infrastructure. We
are at a point where we realise
we have been causing harm and
we need to put that right – in
every single part of every single
system, in every single sector of
infrastructure.”
According to Skinner,
however, a large part of the
problem comes from a lack
of understanding about the
problem; a lack of understanding
which, she admits, exists even
within the civil engineering
community.
In her recent ICE video, Shaping
Zero, she said, “Despite 50 years
of scientific evidence, some still
think that climate change is a
huge fuss about nothing.
“Some of those people are at
the heart of our engineering
community. Every day on social
media, I see people commenting
and suggesting that climate
issues are simply not relevant to
what we do.”
But, she said, “we have the
power in our hands – the right
tools – to help to address and
start to halt, climate change.
“Up to now, the way that we
as civil engineers have planned,
have designed, have constructed
and have gone on to operate our
infrastructure systems, has been
part of the problem.”
’CRADLE TO GRAVE’
Skinner said, “From a client
perspective, the biggest and
most productive thing anyone
can do is ask the right questions.
Be willing to invest a reasonable
amount of time, thinking about
what carbon emissions there
might be in a project, and
whether it can be improved.”
In terms of buildings, she said,
“we need to talk about cradle to
grave. We need to get smarter
at thinking about the value
materials have beyond their
initial use and we need to think
about the lifespan of our existing
assets; adapting and evolving,
thinking about the materials
we’ve already used – how can we
ICE
president
Rachel
Skinner
make them last longer? And we
need to be more excited about
making longer and better use of
assets.”
She added that, “A lot of the
time, cutting carbon can make
things cost less. Cutting out, for
example, unnecessary materials
that carry a carbon cost.
“One of the things a small
group of us is doing internally is
understanding what the plan of
action needs to look like.
“We need sticks as well as
carrots for civil engineering
projects, because people won’t
necessarily do it because it’s the
right thing to do.”
CALL TO ACTION
In 2020, ICE produced a
state of the nation report on
infrastructure’s contribution to
the UK’s 2050 net-zero target.
One of the salient points of
the report is that, while 2050
is almost 30 years distant, the
infrastructure being built today
will still be in use at that target
date; therefore, its design and
construction must be consistent
with the net-zero aspirations of
the country.
The project aims to promote
this strategy in the UK by calling
for government-led action,
including:
■ stronger net-zero-carbon
policy-making, through
the development of an
infrastructure strategy, which
will detail the transition path
to carbon-free construction
NEWS REPORT
A still from ICE’s Shaping Zero
video, showing that 70% of
global emissions can be traced
back to the built environment
■ bringing emissions reduction
to the top of the priority list
for procurement criteria
■ better relevant data sharing
■ the even-handed distribution
of economic opportunities
■ raising public awareness of
the built environment’s role in
climate change
■ the development of relevant
skills within the civil
engineering arena
In the ICE video, Skinner
reflects on the UN’s
intergovernmental panel on
climate change, which said
we must seek to limit global
warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius
by 2050, compared with pre-
industrial levels.
10-YEAR MISSION
Skinner said that achieving this
1.5 degree limit is “the best
possible set of outcomes we
could hope for, if all the current
policies and pledges are in place
– and we go further.
“Essentially,” she adds, “to have
any chance of achieving that
one-and-a-half degree pathway,
we have to cut our carbon
emissions, within the next
decade, in half.”
Infrastructure development
will have to learn to adapt to the
changing situation, but there is
no more time to wait for carbon
reduction.
Rachel Skinner’s message is
clear: Don’t wait for the perfect
solution, just get on and do what
you can. ce
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 FINANCE

Growth,
Equipment sales see
a slight drop, but
contractors remain
relatively buoyant as
we enter Q2 T his article will assess the
period for listed contractors,
equipment manufacturers and
equipment index, Wacker
Neuson sits at the top with
impressive growth of 22.7%.
material producers from week The German manufacturer,
13 to 18 of 2021 (26 March to 30 known for its innovation in
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS -2.1%  April, 2021). electric compaction equipment,
We have seen 6.7% growth recently announced it will share
Price Price Change as an average across the three its modular battery technology
Company Currency at start at end Change (%) CE indexes over the past with rival firm Bomag (see our
CEE INDEX 527.9 516.6 -11.3 -2.1% month. While positive, this news pages for more on this).
Astec Industries US$ 79.65 77 -2.7 -3.3% still represents a fall of over Hyundai Construction (9.6%)
Atlas Copco (A) SEK 518.6 513 -5.6 -1.1% 4% from the previous month, and Doosan Infracore (5.4%) also
Bell Equipment ZAR 9.9 9.8 -0.1 -1.0% and the -2.1% decline seen in fared well this month, although
Caterpillar US$ 224.25 227.47 3.2 1.4% this month’s equipment index both have dramatically reduced
CNH Industrial € 15.45 15.38 -0.1 -0.5% represents the first sign of strain growth, compared with last
Deere US$ 366.8 376.36 9.6 2.6% in the market in 2021. month, when Hyundai rose
Doosan Infracore WON 10,250.0010,800.00 550.0 5.4% 35.6%, with Infracore not far
Epiroc (A) SEK 175.50 166.10 -9.4 -5.4% EQUIPMENT behind on 30.4%. This, of course,
Haulotte Group € 6.2 6.4 0.2 3.2% Taking a closer look at the followed the announcement
Hitachi CM YEN 3500.00 3355.00 -145.0 -4.1%
Hyundai CE WON 50800 55700 4900.0 9.6%
Kobe Steel YEN 715.00 788.00 73.0 10.2%
MATERIALS PRODUCERS 3.6% 
Komatsu YEN 3300.00 3205.00 -95.0 -2.9%
Konecranes € 38.26 38.47 0.2 0.5% Price Price Change
Kubota YEN 2486.00 2570.00 84.0 3.4% Company Currency at start at end Change (%)
Liugong CNY 9.51 9.58 0.1 0.7% CEM INDEX 253.0 262.0 9.0 3.6%
Manitou € 27.00 27.95 0.9 3.5% Buzzi Unicem (Ord) € 21.46 22.27 0.8 3.8%
Manitowoc US$ 20.37 23.40 3.0 14.9% Cemex (CPO) MXP 13.57 16.14 2.6 18.9%
Metso Outotec € 9.33 9.39 0.1 0.6% CRH UK£ 38.96 39.69 0.7 1.9%
Palfinger € 33.60 38.40 4.8 14.3% Ferguson UK£ 8644 9106 462.0 5.3%
Sandvik SEK 233.40 209.30 -24.1 -10.3% HeidelbergCement € 75.84 76.9 1.1 1.4%
Sany Heavy Industry CNY 35.68 30.88 -4.8 -13.5% Kone (B) € 68.84 66.00 -2.8 -4.1%
Tadano YEN 1206.00 1110.00 -96.0 -8.0% LafargeHolcim € 49.65 51.52 1.9 3.8%
Terex US$ 44.81 48.20 3.4 7.6% Saint-Gobain € 50.24 52.57 2.3 4.6%
Volvo (B) SEK 227.00 206.85 -20.2 -8.9% Schindler (BPC) CHF 264.2 256.4 -7.8 -3.0%
Wacker Neuson € 18.25 22.40 4.2 22.7% Schneider Electric € 124.9 133.36 8.5 6.8%
XCMG CNY 7.49 7.38 -0.1 -1.5% Titan Cement Int. (Common) € 14.84 17.06 2.2 15.0%
Yongmao Holding SGD 0.40 0.40 0.0 0.0% Vicat Group (Common) € 39.85 42.05 2.2 5.5%
Zoomlion CNY 12.21 11.81 -0.4 -3.3% Wienerberger € 31.44 32.8 1.4 4.3%
Period: Week 13-18, 2021 Period: Week 13-18, 2021

CE BAROMETER Current
A slight activity
levellingdown,
off of future
Europe’s
outlook
recovery
positive
predicted
60% 60%
The March 2021 barometer survey was completed in the second and
third week of April. 50% 50%
The balance figure (the difference between those reporting on
improvement or deterioration in conditions between February and 40% 40%
March 2021) stands at 28.9%, almost 4% lower than last month’s 30% 30%
figure, yet still substantially positive.
That said, the number of respondents reporting better business in 20% 20%
March than in February stood at 43%, a notable fall from the previous
10% 10%
month’s 48.4%. However, the number reporting a decline in business
also fell slightly from the previous month, indicating perhaps a 0% 0%
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03-16

08-16
03-17

08-17
03-18

08-18
03-19

08-19
03-20

03-21
08-20

levelling off of sentiment and a sense of tentativeness about this

stage of Europe’s recovery. -10% -10%
When looking back to this time last year, respondents are now
-20% -20%
significantly more buoyant, with 64.9% reporting a better level
of business activity. Figures for those reporting the same level of CURRENT SITUATION FUTURE OUTLOOK OVERALL CLIMATE

14 CONSTRUCTION EUROPE MAY 2021

 FINANCE

but slowing
of Hyundai’s takeover of its
compatriot company.
Overall, US companies have
made positive moves, with
Manitowoc leading the pack
with growth of 14.9%, but Terex
(7.6%), John Deere (2.6%) and
Cat (1.4%) all moving in the right
direction.
Of the American contingent,
only Astec Industries is in the
red, falling to -3.3%.
Swedish companies, however,
have not performed well over
the analysis period, with all of
those on the index in negative
figures and three of them (Epiroc
at -5.4%, Volvo at -8.9% and
Sandvik at -10.3%) in the bottom
five places.
CONTRACTORS
The contractors index, seeing
5.2% growth, is the best
performing of all of our indexes.
That said, UK firm Morgan
Sindall potentially slightly skews
the figures with a standout
performance of 34.3% growth.
The growth appears to be
something of an anomaly,
with the next-best performing
company – Sweden’s Peab –
seeing less than half the growth
of the UK company (15.1%).
Peab has actually been
seeing strong growth since the
beginning of the year and looks
set to continue positively, with
a strong order book and stable
market prospects.
Spanish companies are spread
throughout the index, but three
sit together close to the top of
the index. They are FCC (10.2%),
Ferrovial (9.4%) and OHL (8.3%).
Sitting quietly in the middle of
the index, with growth of 7.0%,
is the Dutch firm Royal BAM. It
will be interesting to see how
the company fares in the next
issue, having reported a very
healthy €14.1 billion of orders
and what it called a ‘satisfactory’
(and profitable) Q1.
Possibly the most positive
news from the index is that, of
the 29 companies represented,
there are only four in negative
figures. No clear pattern can be
seen from this group, however;
they are Sweden’s Skanska
(-0.1%), Portugal’s Mota Engil
(-1.4%), Italy’s Astaldi (-3.0%)
and, at the very bottom, the
UK’s Kier (-5.9%).
MATERIALS
A rise of 3.6% in the materials
index is, of course, positive, yet
nonetheless represents a fall of
1.5% from the last review period.
Will recovery plan funding kick
in soon enough to prevent a
reversal in the CE indexes?
The volatility of this index
continues with Mexican giant
Cemex once again confounding
us. After dropping from first to
last in the previous issue, this
time it has leapt back up to pole
position, with growth of 18.9%.
The only other significant
mover is Greece’s Titan Cement,
which has finally pulled itself out
of the duldrums with a move up
to second position and growth
of 15.0%.
Much like the contractors
index, the vast majority of
materials companies have made
positive moves, with just two in
negative figures.
These are Switzerland’s
Schindler (-3.0%) and Finland’s
Kone (-4.1%). ce

KEY INDEXES 1.2%  CONTRACTORS 5.2% 

Beginning End Change Price Price Change
Index of period of period Change (%) Company Currency at start at end Change (%)
CEE (Equipment) 527.9 516.6 -11.3 -2.1% CEC INDEX 272.5 286.6 14.1 5.2%
CEM (Materials) 253.0 262.0 9.0 3.6% Acciona € 138.3 142.8 4.5 3.3%
CEC (Contractors) 272.5 286.6 14.1 5.2% ACS € 26.66 27.04 0.38 1.4%
CET (Total) 341.7 345.8 4.1 1.2% Astaldi € 0.33 0.32 -0.01 -3.0%
Dow 32619.48 34060.36 1440.9 4.4% Balfour Beatty UK£ 300 313.6 13.6 4.5%
FTSE 100 6,722.61 6983.34 260.7 3.9% Bam Group € 2.15 2.3 0.2 7.0%
Nikkei 225 29176.7 28812.63 -364.1 -1.2% Bauer € 11.64 12.32 0.7 5.8%
CAC 40 5979.19 6295.95 316.8 5.3% Bilfinger € 30.82 31.64 0.8 2.7%
DAX Xetra 14728.68 15203.18 474.5 3.2% Bouygues € 33.72 35.6 1.9 5.6%
Period: Week 13-18, 2021 Eiffage € 86.88 91.58 4.7 5.4%
FCC € 9.93 10.94 1.0 10.2%
Ferrovial € 21.67 23.71 2.0 9.4%
Hochtief € 73.95 77.48 3.5 4.8%
Keller Group UK£ 805.12 825.50 20.4 2.5%
CE CE
MARCH
JULY SURVEY RESULTS
Kier UK£ 91.07 85.70 -5.4 -5.9%
Morgan Sindall UK£ 1,700.99 2,285.00 584.0 34.3%
Mota Engil € 1.42 1.40 0.0 -1.4%
business or a deterioration of activity are both down, with each at NCC (B) SEK 151.50 159.00 7.5 5.0%
just under 18%. OHL € 0.60 0.65 0.1 8.3%
Again, looking ahead, to 12 months from now, the numbers Peab (B) SEK 106.30 122.30 16.0 15.1%
continue to look extremely positive, with 61.4% of respondents Porr € 15.44 15.70 0.3 1.7%
predicting a higher level of activity than today. This is slightly down Sacyr € 2.12 2.28 0.2 7.5%
(-2.5%) on last month’s figure. Then again, the number predicting Skanska (B) SEK 229.90 229.60 -0.3 -0.1%
a lower level of business activity is also down (7.9%) compared Strabag SE € 30.30 32.60 2.3 7.6%
with the previous month (9%). Clearly, there is a growing number Taylor Wimpey UK£ 179.37 180.20 0.8 0.5%
of industry professionals sensing the current level of business will Tecnicas Reunidas € 12.46 12.52 0.1 0.5%
remain steady for the foreseeable future. Trevi Group € 1.21 1.25 0.0 3.3%
Veidekke NOK 119.00 128.00 9.0 7.6%
TAKE PART Vinci € 88.56 91.11 2.6 2.9%
The survey, which takes just one minute to complete, is open to all Webuild € 1.78 1.80 0.0 1.1%
construction professionals currently working in Europe. (formerly Salini Impregilo)
■ Full information can be found at www.cebarometer.eu YIT € 4.62 5.09 0.5 10.2%
Period: Week 13-18, 2021

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 ROADBUILDING

Never mind future

technology – using
equipment and
software currently
on the market, road
construction in Europe
could be significantly
more sustainable,
productive, efficient
and cost effective.
Mike Hayes goes on the
road to report

Roadworks ahead
R oad construction projects throughout
Europe are many and varied, as is the
equipment necessary to carry them out.
much of the world to a halt, it did, in some
ways, allow for safer and quicker progress on
some of these projects.
While the Covid-19 pandemic brought However, new normal is bringing with
it new challenges: one is the increasing
demand for more efficient (and less
expensive) projects; another is the desire for
sustainable solutions.
PAVING IN THE ‘NEW NORMAL’
Paul Johnson, Volvo CE’s head of product
management for roads, told CE, “Like
any industry, road construction has been
affected in ways we never anticipated during
the Covid-19 pandemic, but it has also
Dynapac’s Seismic technology
promises significant reductions
in compaction frequency and
therefore fuel requirements
proved incredibly resilient. In many European
countries, infrastructure has been identified
as one of the key industries that must remain
open.
“Short-term this has meant the priority
has certainly been on safer ways of working
for contractors and their teams to complete
existing projects and keep infrastructure
maintained so that transport networks and
supplies are able to keep running smoothly.
On the one hand, this has meant we have
less traffic on the roads, presenting fewer
risks and even faster project completion.
But on the other hand, working practices
have had to change to be Covid safe, not
only on the jobsite but in the supply and
maintenance of the equipment being used
out on the jobsite, which has caused some
delays.”
“In the medium term, we are positive

Wirtgen pair are The two SP 154(i) slipform pavers created

both the bottom and top layers of the road,
In addition to their steerable and slewing
crawler units, which make the pavers easy to
Czech mates along with a TCM 180(i) texture curing
machine.
load, using ECO mode significantly reduces
their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions,
A pair of slipform pavers from Wirtgen
– along with a texture curing machine –
successfully paved an important 67km
stretch of the D1 freeway between Prague
and Brno on the Czech Republic.
Due to the heavy traffic flow on the road,
time was of the essence and the pavers laid
more than 60,000 tons of concrete over a
period of 20 days – equivalent to 333 tons
per hour.
The contractor Eurovia CS used the new
paving train from Wirtgen to pave the road
surfaces with exposed aggregate concrete.

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Cat at work on sustainability

Jonathan Davies, industry manager of paving at Finning UK and Ireland, exclusive distributor
of Cat products, says better-equipped machines can help maximise productivity, while
maintaining safe and sustainable operations.
He says, “It is optimistic to say that encouraging cycling and walking in cities will counteract
the environmental impact of the paving sector. Companies must equip themselves with
sustainable machinery to carry out clean operations. The latest asphalt pavers have an
advanced eco-mode setting that modifies engine speed based on load conditions. This cuts
fuel burn by five per cent and maximises the performance of the machine.
“The environmental impact of the paving sector,” Davies says, “is one area that represents
a significant opportunity for improvement. In fact, it is estimated that one standard asphalt
paver produces 170.3 kilograms of CO2 per full tank of diesel. To tackle this head-on, electric
Cat vehicles — notably tractors in the agricultural sector — are being trialled to see whether
performance can match the ecological benefits. To this end, the paving industry may soon be
Volvo’s P2820D benefiting from electric vehicle operations, rather than diesel-fuelled engines.
tracked paver is the “A big consideration for the paving sector is finding adaptable, low-intervention solutions
most compact in that will be completed quickly to avoid unnecessary disruption to the public. Ultimately this is
Volvo CE’s range; a achieved by having a good product support
versatile machine for infrastructure from suppliers – one that
small- to medium- will extend the life of their machinery and
sized applications reduce resource input. Used pavers, planers
and compactors” he added, “are serviced
and maintained so that the benefits of the
An illustration showing Volvo CE’s Pave ecological Caterpillar technology can be
Assist, with a representation of its experienced by the next user.”
thermal imaging capabilities

efficiency and build a record for future

projects.
Another useful element of the system,
Thermal Profiling, monitors the paved
asphalt and detects temperature variations,
helping to ensure laid material is consistent
throughout.

A SEISMIC SHIFT IN COMPACTION

with only average power requirements.
Wirtgen says the two-layer paving
method is particularly cost-effective
because only the top layer consists of
relatively expensive exposed aggregate
concrete, with a less expensive mix used for
the road bed.
In the case of the D1 freeway, paving the
top concrete layer ‘wet on wet’ produced
a solid bond between the layers on the
11.5 m wide and 27 cm high road surfaces.
Wirtgen says the 22cm-thick bottom layer
of concrete and the 5cm-thick top layer
produce a road surface with an extremely
high bearing capacity that is also capable of
withstanding the constantly increasing axle
weights of trucks transporting heavy loads.
about the outlook, thanks in part to the
number of projects that have been agreed
and funded well in advance. Covid-19 has
meant many contractors are taking a closer
look at the technology available to them to
allow workers to stay away from the jobsite
wherever possible and let the machines and
software do the work.”
One of the ways Volvo is enabling this type
of work is through its Pave Assist system,
powered by the Co-Pilot on-board computer
and display, designed for use across a wide
range of Volvo equipment.
Within the system, Material Manager offers
calculations such as distance and tonnage
paved, paved area and CO2 emissions.
By recording the volume of delivered
asphalt and the amount of road paved,
clients can identify the machine’s throughput
Before paving can begin on a road project, of
course, soil compaction must take place, and
Dynapac recently introduced a new way of
undertaking this process.
With its Seismic technology, the company
says it has moved away from the forced
amplitude method and adopted a method
more in tune with nature.
The company says, when you compact
soils, you want to introduce as much energy
as possible into the material, without
crushing or over compacting it. With energy
efficiency and fuel consumption now a
key factor in purchasing equipment, it’s
important to carry out the compaction
process in the most environmentally friendly
and cost-effective way.
Dynapac has undertaken significant
research in developing Seismic compaction,
but, in basic terms, the energy from the
machine is transferred to the soil at exactly
the right time, maximising compaction,
while minimising the energy or fuel needed
to achieve this.
In other words, using a continual flow of
data from the ground, a Seismic machine
can continually (or rather every 0.2 seconds)
match drum frequency to the material’s
resonant frequency as it passes over it,
achieving optimised compaction. >

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 ROADBUILDING
The Marini Master Tower re-burns gases
to produce energy savings and can use
up to 100% recycled material
The Perfect Fit
Seth Ulmer, sales manager with Curb Roller
Manufacturing, says using a walk-behind
curbing machine has the potential to
improve efficiency.
He says, “Walk-behind curbing machines
provide productivity without the extreme
physical labor or need for large machinery.
This class of equipment provides enhanced
productivity in a product that is easy to
learn and simple to use, as well as being an
economical option.
“Unlike the larger drivable machines,
walk-behind curb rollers offer ease of
transport and a small footprint. The system
consists of a handle, attached to a metal
drum run by a hydraulic power source.
The single-operator machine takes most
of the back-breaking work out of curb and
gutter, while producing a consistent, high-
quality finished product. The equipment
is intuitive to use, making it accessible
for workers who might not have as much
experience.
“With low initial investment and minimal
maintenance, a walk-behind curbing
machine offers a fast ROI and a quick way
to boost profits. Whether a contractor is
looking to take on new jobs or improve
the efficiency of current offerings, the
equipment can be a smart addition to a
fleet.”
gives less experienced operators a range of
information on compaction parameters and levels
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Dynapac says its tests have shown that the
Seismic system has the capacity to reduce
the required vibration power for compaction
by between 20 and 30%. This, the company
says, translates to a 10% lifetime saving in
fuel burn, with the potential to increase that
to 25% when using the Eco-mode factory-
fitted on all Seismic machines.
SMART COMPACTION
Another compaction expert, Hamm, has
attempted to address the well reported (and
growing) skills shortage challenge with the
development of SmartDoc, a mobile app
designed for on-the-job self monitoring.
Hamm believes the technology will be
attractive to newer operators, who may not
have the skills of their more experienced
colleagues, for two reasons: Firstly, the
smartphone app gives a real-time display
of compaction levels, during transit, giving
operators the ability to achieve the same
high-quality, homogeneous compaction
as more experienced staff; and secondly,
as Hamm’s product manager for digital
solutions, Dr Axel Mühlhausen explains,
operators “become experience in a fun way”.
To use the app, machines must be
equipped with Hamm’s Compaction Meter.
When initiated, Smart Doc connects the
mobile phone with the CAN bus of the
roller via Bluetooth. The current compaction
The Smart Doc app from Hamm
parameters (speed, frequency, amplitude
and compaction value) are then transmitted
to the app.
After compaction, Smart Doc delivers a
PDF document, showing essential
data, including the various compaction
parameters, the number of transits per
compaction lane and in which areas and how
intensively compaction was undertaken. The
document also gives machine information,
such as its weight, drum width and static
linear load.
THE RECYCLING REVOLUTION
In today’s road construction, the reuse of
existing materials – particularly of the milled
material coming from road infrastructure
pavements – as well as the ability to produce
mixtures with reduced CO2 emissions and
energy savings, while ensuring quality
outputs and low maintenance costs, are
essential for those who want to produce in
the most sustainable way possible.
This can be a difficult balancing act for
contractors, who have to consider the cost
of the materials they use, as well as its
transportation, along with the quality of the
end product.
Mixing plant specialist Marini has moved
sustainability to the top of its design agenda
in producing the Marini Master Tower. The
company says the Master Tower is largely
the result of its research into making the
production process more straightforward.
In this case, the plant re-burns the gases
produced, making the most of the energy
generated as part of its operation.
The result, along with a smart software
control system, allows for the production
of new mixes of bituminous conglomerate,
containing high percentages of recycled
material, with, in fact, up to 100% coming
from milled road pavements.
Energy savings of up to 20% are said to be
possible, with the tower using one burner
instead of two, while the fume management
system allows for a significant reduction
in atmospheric emissions, allowing the
new system to be utilised in more sensitive
environmental conditions. >
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The equivalent of more than 185,000
single-use plastic bags was used in the
resurfacing of this stretch of UK road
PLASTIC FANTASTIC
In the UK, sustainable construction is high
on the agenda, and authorities have recently
given the green light to the use of polymeric
kerbs in major road construction and
maintenance projects.
Dura Products uses 88% recycled
polymer in its Durakerb (put simply, an
environmentally friendly plastic kerb) and
has reported significant growth in demand
for its product, which it expects to increase
now that legislative barriers have been
removed.
Steve Bennett, managing director at Dura
Products, says, “For the construction industry
to have a sustainable future, innovative
green products must be officially recognised
to assure contractors of their quality and
trustworthiness.
“This has been an incredibly important and
time-intensive journey for us, as highlighted
by Durakerb’s first accreditation success back
Authorities in the UK have given approval
for the use of plastic kerbing as ‘standard’
in major road projects
ROADBUILDING
in 2008 by BBA/HAPAS. But after 17 years, Replacing part of the bitumen normally
we are incredibly proud that our kerb units used to produce asphalt with granulated
are now accepted as standard for use on waste plastic, MacRebur’s roads require less
major highways. It is a true example of the fossil fuel, resulting in a reduction in carbon
construction industry adopting change and emissions. The recent resurfacing project in
preparing the ground for future innovation.” Cumbria offset 2,093kg of carbon.
Furthermore, the company says enhancing
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BAG and extending the bitumen binder improves
Another UK-based company with an the quality of the road itself, making it a win-
increasingly high profile in sustainable win for developer and contractor.
construction is MacRebur, which similarly Toby McCartney, CEO of MacRebur, says:
utilises plastics for road construction. This “Because our roads contain plastic, they are
time, however, it is the roads themselves that naturally more flexible, meaning they can
are made from recycled polymers. cope better with contraction and expansion
Recently, the company announced that, caused by changing weather conditions.
in Cumbria, a highway had been resurfaced Having gone through rigorous testing, it has
using waste plastic equivalent to more been demonstrated by various laboratories
than 158,000 plastic bags, as part of a across the world that our roads significantly
€26.3 million initiative, funded by the UK’s improve the stiffness and deformation of
Department for Transport. asphalt.” ce
Pothole solution
UK manufacturer JCB has developed an
excavator-based single-machine road
repair solution to permanently fix potholes,
without the need for labour-intensive
methods or additional machinery.
The company says the PotholePro can
repair a pothole in less than eight minutes –
said to be four times quicker than standard
methods. It adds that, using the machine, a
pothole can be repaired at half the cost of
current solutions.
The new machine has a 40km/h travel
speed, so can rapidly relocate between sites
without additional transport costs.
The PotholePro is equipped with a modified Simex planer, with integrated dust suppression,
mounted on the machine’s rear skid steer hitch. The planer is 600mm wide, with up to 1.3m
of side-shift adjustment. This allows the operator to plane a full carriageway from the kerb,
without repositioning the machine.
Hydraulic tilt and depth control provide a consistent depth for larger patches.
The machine’s TAB two-piece boom is fitted with the JCB ‘multi-tool’ – a hydraulic cropper
and a sweeper/bucket mounted – mounted on an X12 Steelwrist tilt-rotator.
The 600mm cropping tool provides a squared-off, clean-cut to the repair area, before the
operator rotates the boom head to bring the 1.2m wide sweeper/bucket into use, to clean up
the pothole area, eliminating the requirement for a separate sweeper truck. Material lifted by
the sweeper/bucket can be loaded directly into a support truck for rapid removal from site.
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 TOWER CRANES

Destination
The ‘Shard of Glass’ GIOIA 22 in the
Porta Nuova district of Milan, Italy

skywards:
Towering up
a high-rise
Tall buildings generally requires tall cranes.
Leila Steed reports on the construction of some
of Europe’s most challenging urban structures
N othing gets the heart pumping like
reaching new heights. And for many of
us in the construction industry, using really
the two cranes on the site.
Pastore says, “Planning takes place in plan
view and vertical view. In plan view, it’s
big tower cranes is the best way to do that. necessary to avoid interference between
That said, when it comes to building or the cranes and provide, in addition to the
working on high-rise structures in urban assembly, the disassembly phases for the
areas, choosing the right crane and the right cranes to return to ground level with the
assembly method for the job is key to a tower built in front of them.”
project’s success. “In the vertical view study, the cranes must
“There are several options for high-rise rise together with the building by anchoring
projects,” Jörg Hegestweiler, CEO of German on it – and to do that, it is necessary to
crane provider BKL Baukran Logistik (BKL) design the right number of anchors, avoiding
tells CE. interference with the rampant formworks.”
“For new buildings, the tower crane is set Two foundation anchors, each with 18m
up at ground level and the hook height beams and weighing around 3 tonnes,
increased over the course of the project by were used for the Potain MD 365B L16
means of a climbing system.” tower crane.
While the machine has a maximum lifting
GROUND-LEVEL CRANE ASSEMBLY capacity of 16 tonnes and will reach a height
This is exactly what Italian contractor of 136m during the skyscraper’s construction,
Colombo Costruzioni and Manitowoc are the 10 tonne capacity MD 208A will work at
doing for the construction of Italy’s first
almost completely zero-energy skyscraper. Colombo Costruzioni and Manitowoc
Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, the Potain team members stand tall atop
GIOIA 22 – commonly known as the ‘Shard of Italy’s GIOIA 22 tower
Glass’ – is currently being built in the Porta
Nuova district of Milan, Italy.
The 120m-tall structure, which is scheduled
for completion this year, will be the new
headquarters for banking group UBI Banca.
Its exterior will feature over 6,000m2 of solar
panels, which will generate enough green
energy to power the equivalent of 306 homes
each year.
Due to the urban location and the building’s
unique design, planning the erection of the
project’s Manitowoc Potain MD 365B L16 and
MD 208A tower cranes was vitally important.
The contractor collaborated with engineer
Matteo Pastore, from Manitowoc Crane Care
Lift Solutions Southern Europe, to position

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Manitowoc’s Potain cranes build

the tower one level at a time

Using cranes to build bridges

Italian contractor Astaldi, in a joint venture partnership with Japanese company IHI, is using
four Raimondi MRT294 flat top tower cranes to build a suspension bridge over the Danube
river in Romania.
Part of a €435 million infrastructure project that will connect the cities of Brăila and Jijila,
the bridge will be almost 2km long. It will have a main span measuring 1.1km and two side
spans of 490 and 365m long.
Each of Astaldi’s four tower cranes are equipped with a 46m-long jib, offering a maximum
lifting capacity of 16 tonnes and a 3.5 tonne 70m tip load.
According to manufacturer Raimondi, Astaldi purchased the MRT294 model for its capacity
at the jib tip and its hoist speed.
Cristian Badin, Commercial Director, Raimondi Cranes, says, “The project came with some
specific challenges. In fact, if the standard MRT294 comes with maximum rope capacity
of 700m, in this case to fulfil the client requirements and project specifications we had to
readjust the cranes’ rope length to reach the final height of above 200m. Therefore, a new
86 kW hoist with 1,100m drum has been promptly designed and developed.by Raimondi
Technical Dept.”
“Due to the nature of the project and the shape of the pillars, another important aspect we
had to consider was the design of stable and resistant steel anchoring connections to ensure
firmness at different working lengths.”
Erected between August and September in 2020, the cranes have already been used at
heights of between 210 and 218m. They will be in use for the duration of the project, which
is scheduled for completion in 2023.

heights of up to 151m. For this reason it has

to be secured with three anchors.

ROOFTOP CRANE ASSEMBLY

While erecting cranes at ground level is
common practice for new buildings, “in the
case of existing buildings, our BKL tower crane
rental specialists often recommend installing
the crane on top of the high-rise,” says BKL
CEO Hegestweiler.
“This solution usually takes up less space
and is more cost-effective during long
deployment periods as it requires fewer tower
sections.”
BKL Baukran Logistik’s Hildesheim and
Hannover divisions recently installed a top- View over the Danube
slewing crane, with capacity of 200 tonne- from Raimondi MRT294
metres, on the roof of a 13-storey building in
Wolfsburg, Germany. >

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Mountain-top
crane
At 2,200m above sea level, a Terex crane
is bringing new meaning to the term
‘skyscraper’.
High in the Brenta Dolomites of northern
Italy, an FC 6.24H flat top tower crane is
being used for the refurbishment of the
Rifugio Brentei – a mountain-top refuge
once managed by legendary mountaineer
Bruno Detassis.
Originally built as a tool shed in the
1930s, contractor Curzel Legno-Legno
House Trentino is using the 1.5 tonne
capacity crane to rebuild the structure’s
roof and to install giant windows. These
will provide panoramic views of both the
Adamello-Presanella Alps and the nearby
ski resort village of Madonna di Campiglio.
Curzel chose the Terex model for the
project as both its tower and jib are self-
erecting. The FC 6.24H has a maximum jib
length of 24m and has a comparatively
small footprint.
The light weight of the crane also
allowed it to be easily transported to the
site, which can only be reached on foot.
According to Terex, the crane and all
materials for the project were delivered by
helicopter and cableway.
The high-altitude renovation project
was started in the early part of last year.
While heavy winter snowfall a scheduled
temporary closure of the site, works
resumed in the spring of 2021.
Cranes working on the
neighbouring Marina
Tower site overlapped
the Donaumarina
residential
complex
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BKL was contracted to install the lifting The operator of the LTM 1300-6.2
solution as part of a redevelopment
project designed to turn Wolfsburg’s pair
lifts the 9 tonne slewing platform
almost 70 metres high
of 1960s high-rises – the ‘Don Camillo &
Peppone’ – into a new city landmark.
Said to be the tallest residential
buildings in the Detmerode district, the
sister blocks are being rebuilt around
their existing shells by contractor
Neuland Wohnungsgesellschaft. The
works are being carried out in two
phases, starting with the Peppone tower,
and will see an “eye-catching” balcony
structure integrated into each building.
Hegestweiler tells CE, “Key criteria are
efficient planning from the site survey to
assembly, the right equipment from the
steel substructure through to the right
mobile crane and experienced crew.”
For the project’s first phase, BKL
selected its Liebherr 202 EC-B flat-
top tower crane for both its financial
feasibility and its extended reach.
According to the company, the model’s
maximum load capacity of 10 tonnes
and 5.3 tonnes of peak load means it
can cope with a low tower height and
achieve a total hook height of 61.5m
above the ground.
BKL says, “With a 40m radius, the
flat-top tower crane offers sufficient
extension over the roofs of the
skyscrapers yet is configured with a tower
height of just 21 metres. This makes it
particularly cost-effective, considering the It lifted each crane section in turn –
overall service period of almost a year.” including the 9 tonne slewing platform – up
To erect the model on the 40m-high to a height of almost 70m.
Peppone high-rise, BKL constructed and The lifting of the crane’s components used
installed a steel frame on the building’s roof the precision skills of one of the company’s
to take the weight of the load. most experienced mobile crane operators,
Four service engineers then mounted the who held the giant pieces steady while
tower crane’s 6m stationary undercarriage BKL’s specialist engineers fixed the sections
onto the supporting steel frame structure, together and complete the crane’s assembly.
ready to receive the model’s three tower “Our BKL North team carried out the project
sections. in Wolfsburg flawlessly,” says Hegestweiler.
This was done with a 300 tonne-capacity BKHL is scheduled to carry out a similar crane
Liebherr mobile crane, equipped with a 78m installation on the 23-storey high Don Camillo
telescopic boom. The Liebherr 1300-6.2 model tower later this year.
was supplied by the company’s Hildesheim
division for the task. NEIGHBOURING CRANES
While this second phase of the project will
also require significant planning by BKL’s
team, a project currently being undertaken by
general contractor Handler Bau in Austria has
an added complication – close neighbours.
The company is currently helping to
construct five residential buildings on
the banks of the Danube river in Vienna’s
Leopoldstadt district.
With around 19,000 new apartments said to
have been scheduled for completion in 2020
alone, it’s no surprise that the contractor’s
400-unit residential job is just one of many
projects currently underway in the city.
Handler Bau’s Donaumarina Complex
project and its five Wolffkran tower cranes
are situated immediately next to another
construction site with three cranes in
operation.
With a main city road, an above-ground
metro line, a nursing home and a community

Jörg Hegestweiler,
CEO of German crane
provider BKL Baukran Logistik
garden also in close proximity, the
assembly of the contractor’s cranes
presented a logistical challenge.
Andreas Ur-bauer, construction
supervisor for Handler Bau, says, “As
usual, the construction schedule was very
tight. We only had about four weeks between
our inquiry to Wolffkran and the assembly of
the cranes.”
Anti-collision
systems
When multiple cranes of various makes,
models and configurations are used,
preventing the massive machines from
hitting each other is of paramount
importance.
At Hinkley Point C power plant in the UK
52 horizontal and flat top cranes – including
four travelling models – are currently in use.
Managing the safe movement of each
crane is therefore a big technical challenge,
as there are several areas of space around
each crane in which their movement
could ‘interfere’ with the movements of an
adjacent crane and cause a collision.
To prevent this, AMCS technologies has
equipped all 52 cranes – among which is
Saren’s ‘Big Carl’ – with its anti-collision and
zoning system.
The DCS 61-S system monitors the cranes’
component parts, including jibs and cables.
The technology calculates the distances
between crane components, their speed
and direction of travel to generate a real
BKL Engineers
assemble the tower
crane’s sections
while it is held
in position by a
Liebherr mobile
crane at ground
level
Manufacturer Wolffkran carried out
inspections of both Handler Bau’s site
and the neighbouring construction
site prior to the equipment’s
installation.
Martin Rothaler, sales executive at
Wolffkran Austria, says, “On the north
side, there is another construction
site with three tower cranes, two of
whose jibs slew over our site.”
“Since we noticed discrepancies in the
stated hook heights, these had to be clarified
with the neighbouring team in order for
time visual display for the operator. This
shows the position of both the operator’s
crane and other cranes on the site.
This enables the ‘interference zones’
between the machines to be managed
and reduces the risk of accidents while
increasing site efficiency.
TOWER CRANES
Government regulations meant Handler
Bau’s Wolff cranes were not allowed to
swing over the nearby metro tracks or
nursing home
the two crane fleets to work side-by-side
seamlessly.”
Handler Bau’s cranes, which have now
been on site since last year, are being
used for concreting work and the hoisting
of prefabricated parts. They include the
manufacturer’s Wolff 6020.8 Clear, 6015.8
Clear and two 5520.6 Cross models.
The largest crane on the site is the
freestanding Wolff 6031.8 Clear, which has a
hook height of 82.5 metres and a jib radius
of 45m.
According to Wolffkran, using the larger
machine meant that the other crane models
on site could be smaller and have lower tower
heights.
While tower cranes are essential for high-rise
projects such as this, the unique challenges
of individual sites means choosing the
right equipment is fundamental. To help
equipment buyers, more information is
available on KHL’s online equipment directory,
Yellow Book. ce
AMC’s anti-collision and zoning system
can also be programmed to slow down and
stop individual cranes when they reach a
predefined distance from another machine.
This is something that has proved to be
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 BREAKERS

An irresistible force
Hydraulic breakers
have evolved into
a global billion-
euro business, but
manufacturers are
taking nothing for
granted. Steve Ducker
looks at recent
developments
I f a sign of the direction of travel for a
sector is one of its manufacturers creating
a world-class product, the breakers market
just now looks very healthy indeed.
Step forward Webster Technologies,
first-placed company in last November’s Webster Technologies
World Demolition Awards category for won the World
Manufacturer Innovation in Tools and Demolition Award for
Attachments. innovation in tools and
Webster’s Rockhit product may be new, attachments in 2020
but hydraulic breaker attachments are far with its Rockhit product
from it. Webster says they have been used
in construction, demolition and quarrying
worldwide for more than 50 years, creating traditionally to deliver this amount of energy At 90 bpm, noise levels are more
a global market estimated to be worth over in a breaker, a carrier of at least 30 t would tolerable and exposure times are said to
€1.24 billion. During that time, Webster be required. In addition, the company be significantly improved, while a shock
became best known as the original designer estimates a reduction of 13 tonnes of CO2 a absorption system is in place is said to result
of the Rockwheel rotary cutting attachments, year. in very low levels of shock loads measured
which it supplies into the United Kingdom on the equipment, excavator and operator.
through a licensing agreement with German UK-based BPH Attachments has over 45
company Rokla. years of experience in the construction
The Rockhit is a breaker with Webster industry supplying hydraulic excavator
describes as exceptional breaking power attachments for purchase or hire.
through high impact low frequency The company operates out of depots in
operation, patent protected design. the south of England and the midlands, also
It has been designed for carriers between offering servicing and repairs of all hydraulic
13 and 18 tonnes and Webster says that attachments.

HYDRAULIC HAMMERS
BPH is also the exclusive importer to the
United Kingdom of Prodem attachments.
The Prodem The Prodem range comprises 22 categories
range comprises of attachments to suit most demolition
22 categories of and construction applications, including
attachments hydraulic hammers.
The PRB Series of vibration dampened
silenced hydraulic hammers has been
developed for the toughest environments.
They are fully silenced for sound sensitive job
sites but are also said to be powerful enough
for the largest demolition sites. Models from
the PRB150 upwards benefit from a ‘pro-
speed’ dual speed control system, anti-blank
firing system, rock claws, auto-stop and
auto-start. Models from the PRB170 upwards
feature a single high-pressure accumulator. >

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 BREAKERS
Prodem attachments have been seen
in use on some of the most high-profile
demolition and construction sites in the
last year including the Hams Hall nuclear
power station, Crossrail, M20 and M23 smart
motorway projects, the Arla site, Thames
Tideway and many more.
The family-run company recently expanded
the range of models on offer on several of its
products. The PRB1000, which fits 85 to 140
tonne excavators, was added to the hydraulic
hammer range.
In addition to the Prodem range, BPH
is also a nominated dealer for Dynaset
hydraulic magnets, auger torque drills, and
hammer mulchers and flails from Berti,
as well as recently being named UK and
Ireland dealer for USA-based manufacturer
LaBounty, including its MDS steel shears.
LIGHTER BITES
Doosan Infracore Europe has launched the
new HB-series hydraulic breaker range for
the European market.
The range of five breakers has been
optimised and fully certified for Doosan
excavators with carrier weights from 1.2 to
15 tonnes.
The breakers feature a heat treatment
process and what Doosan describes as
proven materials for key components
including the cylinder and piston. The
energy of the piston stroke is accumulated
by charged nitrogen gas and the breakers
use an inward valve system with a simple
structure and fewer inner parts.
Dutch manufacturer Dehaco has developed
gas silenced, gas open and hydraulic
silenced breakers
28 CONSTRUCTION EUROPE MAY 2021
Part of
Doosan’s
recently
launched
HB series of
breakers
A urethane damper prevents vibration
that might damage the carrier and improves
operator comfort. The front head supports
the breaker and assemblies with bushing,
which buffers the shock from the tool. The
low noise housing is ideal for working in
urban zones, where noise levels must be
controlled or where local regulation may
require silenced breakers.
The HB-series range offers five hydraulic
breaker models – the HB03, HB04, HB06,
HB08 and HB15 – for use on Doosan mini-
excavators and Doosan crawler and wheeled.
Suited to demolition work, the Doosan
breaker range is also intended for general
construction, rental, quarrying and mining
applications.
The range begins with the HB03 breaker,
which is suitable for use on the Doosan
DX17z 1.7 tonne and DX19 1.9 tonne mini
excavators. Next is the HB04 model for the
DX27z 2.7 tonne and DX35z 3.5 tonne mini
excavators. The third model in the range
– the HB06 breaker – is designed for use
on the 6 tonne Doosan DX57W-5 wheeled
excavator and DX62R-3 and DX63-3 mini-
excavators.
The fourth model in the range is the HB08
breaker for use with the Doosan DX85-3 8 MTB IQ series breakers from Inan
tonne mini-excavator. The HB15 hydraulic Makina are manufactured both for
breaker is designed for use with the Doosan demolition works and quarries. They
DX140LC-5, DX140LCR-5 and DX160LC-5 are designed as smart breakers, which
crawler excavators and the Doosan automatically stop hitting when there
DX140W-5, DX160W-5 and DX165W-5 is nothing left to break in front of the
wheeled excavators. chisel. The series covers nine models
from 1,250 to 7,000kg for excavators
CONTROLLED FORCE between 14 and 100 tonnes
Dutch manufacturer Dehaco has developed
its Ibex hydraulic breakers for applications
including breaking concrete structures the toughest conditions and has a modern
and other environments where controlled appearance. An optional automatic
force is necessary. All models are protected lubrication system helps keep the breaker
with a specially designed housing which in condition, and in combination with a
is described as making them suitable in a special set the breakers can also be operated
variety of applications. underwater.
Consequently, inspection points have been The Ibex GS (gas silenced) comprises
introduced in the housing, allowing regular 14 models, all equipped with a nitrogen
checks to be made on the through bolts. accumulator and suitable for carriers from
Dehaco says the housing can withstand 0.8 to 55 tonnes. >
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Demarec DFX-
70 hammers
are suitable for
machines up to
200 tonnes
The larger models in the GS-series,
designated from 1200 to 4000 feature an
accumulator to generate additional impact
energy. This also reduces peak pressures
from the hydraulic circuit, reducing recoil to
the carrier and protecting the breaker. When
required, the breakers are available with an
open housing, the GO (gas open) series.
The HS (hydraulic silenced) series covers
four completely hydraulic breakers featuring
the PAA (power absorbing accumulator)
and OTC (oil traffic control) systems. These
technologies are said to ensure a continuous
and stable oil flow and operating pressure,
where an optimal impact energy will be
produced. Both systems act as a hydraulic
shock absorber, where the constant impact
energy further reduces any recoil to the
carrier.
All HS-models feature ABF technology as
standard. This is an automatic control system
that comes into effect when blank strokes
are detected during operation. According to
Dehaco, this prevents enormous amounts of
stress being applied to the vital components
which increases the lifespan and reduces the
wear of the breaker, as well as resulting in
longer maintenance intervals.
MORE BLOWS PER MINUTE
Also in the Netherlands, Demarec, with its
DSB and DFX series, has chosen to design
and build ‘nitrogen’ hammers to obtain
a high power distributed over a higher
number of blows per minute, resisting high
counter pressures up to 25 bar.
The company says the compact structure of
the hammer reduces stress on the excavator
arm and ensure greater durability of both
the hammer itself and its components.
According to Demarec, DSB and DFX
30 CONSTRUCTION EUROPE MAY 2021
hydraulic hammers can work on any type of
excavator and on any single acting hydraulic
system; they are also suitable for hydraulic
systems with high back pressure.
Demarec hammers are equipped with
special polyurethane shock absorbers that
absorb vibrations to protect the arm of the
excavator and reduce noise emissions.
The DSB series, for machines between 0.5
and 12 tonnes are described as suitable for
carriers, mini excavators, backhoe loaders
and demolition robots.
The DFX series is for machines from 10 to
200 tonnes and is suitable for medium and
large crawler and wheeled excavators.
Red Line hydraulically operated membrane
type breakers from Finland-based Green
Attachments have been designed to perform
all types of demanding tasks from boulder
breaking to demolition applications.
Movement is achieved by the hydraulic oil
pressure on the piston head and speeded up
by the oil and gas load of the accumulator
on the top of the piston.
The main function of this accumulator is to
keep the pressure same all the time at the
top of the piston, with gas being added only
during service.
Membrane type Red breakers are fully
hydraulically operated, which the company
says leads to reliable operation when
productivity matters. They are said to
operate in all possible positions due to long
and light piston and large number of seals.
The hydraulic rock breaker range consists
of 19 models for excavators ranging from
0.75 to 100 tonne Excavators.
Also from Green Attachments, Piikki
hydraulic breakers are gas assisted economy
line breakers. The company has a growing
group of customers who need a breaker
occasionally rather than every day and
might not be able to afford to buy a fully
hydraulically operated Red line breaker, but
instead would be ready to start with Piikki
economy line.
This range is suitable for demolition and
excavation assistance, including frozen
groundbreaking. According to Green
Attachments, Piikki breakers accept higher
back pressure and generally larger scale
of hydraulic circumstances than fully
hydraulically operated ones, while the small
number of parts makes for a low cost of
operation.
NO CUTTING CORNERS
United Kingdom-based Inmalo offers the
Montabert range of hydraulic breakers for
demolition, construction and quarrying
applications.
Inmalo has been an attachment dealer for
over 20 years, “We took the decision to run
the premium brand of breaker, we couldn’t
offer our long-standing customers a cheaper
make and risk losing all of their attachment
business offering an inferior hammer” said
the company’s Charles Polak.
Inmalo says innovations such as automatic
speed/power change can increase
productivity and efficiency, and safety
features such as overflow protection and
pressure relief valves can reduce down-time
and running costs.
All carrier sizes are catered for with 5
ranges of breakers from the small Silverclip
range up to the Variable range for quarrying
and heavy demolition works.
Silverclip hydraulic breakers are suited for
0.7 to 14 tonne excavators and robots. A
‘plug and play’ hammer, they can manage a
large range of hydraulic oil flows and back
pressures.
The Medium range covers excavators
between 10 and 22 tonnes and has Beka
Lube automatic greasing and energy
recovery systems.
The XL range, built at the Montabert
factory in France, is for 20-100 tonne
excavators. It has two power settings that
change automatically depending on the
working conditions. Described as suited to
heavy demolition projects due to its power
and robustness, it has overflow and blank
firing protection for peace of mind.
Inmalo calls the Variable Range breakers
its flagship product. Designed to be used
on excavators over 18 tonnes, with 12 to 15
variable speeds which automatically adjust
to the hardness of the ground conditions,
these hammers are by far the most advanced
on the market and are designed for
quarrying or demolition operations.
One customer, Richard Grant of Wessex
Demolition, said power and build quality
makes Montabert the choice for him.
“Montabert breakers help us to finish jobs
faster as they are powerful and reliable. If we
can finish a job early, it increases our profits.
We have invested in the 501NG, V2500 and
V4500 models so far and haven’t been let
down”. ce
Inmalo has been a dealer of
attachments, including Montabert
breakers, for more than 20 years
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Electrically-powered
The acceleration of electric- and hybrid- boom
lifts has become a familiar subject in recent years
and remains a hot topic. Access International’s
Euan Youdale reports
T he question is no longer if hybrid and
electric boom lifts will one day dominate,
but when and what is the most practical
power source to use? Some manufacturers
still see the advantages of hybrid equipment
in the current climate, while others prefer
to jump straight into fully electric-powered
products.
Rental major Riwal recently took delivery of JLG EC520AJ: Riwal took delivery of its
its first JLG electric EC series units, by adding first EC boom from JLG earlier this year
the EC450AJ and EC520AJ models to its fleets
in Denmark and the Netherlands. Powered by
lithium-ion phosphate batteries and electric
motors, the models are emission-free and
offer working heights of 15.7m and 18m.

FLEET INVESTMENT
Pedro Torres, Riwal’s CEO, said, “Our
customers are increasingly demanding 100%
electric machines to work at height. And as
part of our Lifting Sustainability programme,
an increasing share of our fleet investment is
in electric machines.”
According to Torres, 65% of the company’s
European rental fleet is already comprised
of electric MEWPs and it plans to increase
this to 75% by 2025. The company has also
converted JLG diesel platforms with working
heights of up to 43m to electric.
JLG is working at a similar pace when it
comes to its electric-powered range. The
manufacturer’s mid-size EC articulating boom
series is a case in point.
“As a manufacturer we have improved
access to alternative drive systems now that
the availability of electric drive technology
has matured,” says Barrie Lindsay, JLG’s
director of engineering in the EMEAIR region
and responsible for the development of
the EC booms. “The time is right to match
technology with application. Also, battery
development has improved throughout the
years and faster and opportune charging
is a reality. During the design stage, it was
imperative there should be no performance
reduction in uptime, duty cycles or terrain
ability.”
Since this feature was written, JLG’s parent
company, Oshkosh, has announced its
planned investment in Microvast, a developer
of lithium ion battery technology for
commercial and specialty electric vehicles.
Haulotte will also be expanding its range
of electric equipment. It launched its
first electric rough terrain boom in 2018.
The 20.76m working height HA20 LE
The 200 ATJE saw Manitou’s entry into the
electric rough terrain boom sector
also represented the first product in the
manufacturer’s electric rough terrain Pulseo
Generation range, which from the fourth
quarter of 2020 also includes the HS15 E &
HS18 E RT scissor lifts.
STRICT STANDARDS
Alexandre Saubot, CEO of Haulotte, said,
“Engine regulations such as Stage in Europe
and Tier in North America are becoming
increasingly strict, calling for ever more
sophisticated and expensive technologies.
These constraints generate a new demand
from the market.
“Indeed, contractors are increasingly
implementing programmes to significantly
reduce noise or emissions from off-highway
diesel engines for construction jobsite and
maintenance tasks, especially in urban areas.”
Haulotte currently uses lead acid batteries
but the company is actively looking into
other potential options. “Today, most of
the manufacturers and their partners and
suppliers are investigating lithium-ion
batteries and hydrogen; the challenge is to
answer the question of the price, benefits
and performance ratio.”
Since this feature was written, Haulotte has
launched a new 16m working height electric
articulating boom lift, available in two
Snorkel’s A38E electric articulating boom
versions; the Sigma 16 and Sigma 16 Pro.
Manitou’s entry into the electric boom
market came with the 20m working height
200 ATJE, which was first shown at Bauma
in 2019, and officially launched in 2020.
It is part of the company’s Oxygen series,
also launched at Bauma, and dedicated to
environmentally-friendly products.
GREEN COMMITMENTS
Like Haulotte, the company has committed to
expanding its green series of products, “Our
objective today is clear; to move towards
greener energies such as electricity and
solutions to extend battery life. As a result, all
our next articulated models will be released
under our Oxygen label,” said the company.
The 20m working height 200 ATJ E is
designed to be light at 7,100kg, with 230kg
basket capacity and offers maximum rough
terrain capabilities with its 45% gradeability.
Manitou decided to use traditional lead acid

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batteries, rather than a lithium option with
the rationale that they are still cheaper to buy
and are already widely used and accepted
in the workplace. The model has one 8.5kW
motor for directional movements and 16kW
electric motor for hydraulic movements.
As the company points out, some parts
of the world have been turning to electric-
powered rough terrain equipment faster
than others. For example, in the Nordic
countries, electricity is one of the first things
to be installed on construction sites. In more
southern European countries, including
Manitou’s home market of France, many
construction sites, particularly in more rural
areas see electricity being installed much
later in the process.
Therefore, while the manufacturer argues
that electric options will ultimately dominate
the market ahead of diesel and hybrids, there
are numerous factors that could delay its rise.
Snorkel has a well-established line of
articulated boom lifts, including the A38E
and A46JE electric lifts and the A46JRT, AB60J
and AB85J diesel-powered rough terrain lifts.
This year the company also plans to roll-out
its lithium-ion battery solution to its mid-size
articulated boom lifts in the 40ft (12m) to 60ft
(18m) platform height range. The technology
is also currently being incorporated into its
rough terrain scissor lift family. As Matthew
Elvin, CEO of Snorkel, says this is the ideal size
and weight for electrification.
On the subject of lithium, Elvin comments,
“Although electric versions of some
articulated booms are already available, such
as the A46JE, these utilise lead acid batteries
and are predominantly designed for use on
concrete slab. The benefit of introducing
the lithium-ion battery solution is that we
can convert our existing diesel-powered
booms to zero emission electric power, while
retaining the same rough terrain capabilities
and duty cycles offered by the diesel version.”
Elvin also confirms echoes that the
electrification of fleets varies between
regions and is heavily driven by local
emissions targets and regulations. “For
example, in Western Europe and Scandinavia,
where many cities and urban areas
have implemented low emission zones,
rental companies are investing in electric
alternatives to diesel.”
FULL RANGE
Dingli announced in August last year that
its full series of large self-propelled boom
models are now available as electric-powered
versions.
Since 2016, Dingli’s European design centre,
part of its partnership with Magni, in Italy, has
launched 14 boom lifts in the 24.3m to 30.3m
working height category. Seven of those
models are combustion engine-powered,
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ELS Lift’s latest boom, the AE15
while seven are electric-powered. The models
have basket capacities up to 454kg.
Dingli says it is now the world’s only series
production manufacturer of an electric-
powered boom with a capacity of 454kg
and a working height over 22m. The tallest
of its electric articulating models, of which
there are two, is the 28m working height
BA28ERT. The electric models are equipped
with 80V520Ah high-capacity lithium battery
packs, which support 90-minute quick
charge, for on average four days of use.
Turkey-Based ELS Lift has relatively recently
incorporated boom lifts into its range but is
already seeing the advantage of electric lifts.
It launched the electric articulating AE15
model last year and plans to grow its electric
offering into the all terrain sector.
The 15m working height model has a 8.65m
horizontal reach. One of the most important
features is the maintenance-free AC motor.
Another feature is its automatic ramp system,
that maintains a consistent direction when it
is being loaded or unloaded from the truck.
ELS is also introducing diagnostic and system
displays. “We aim to meet the height needs
of our customers in every area by expanding
environmentally friendly products to the
market,” said the company. >
The largest electric
articulated boom in
Dingli’s range is the 28m
working height BA28ERT
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HYBRID OPTIONS
Not all manufacturers have chosen the all-
electric path. Genie believes an effective
hybrid diesel and battery-powered system
is effective for the current market. Its hybrid
FE boom series is already operational in the
field, having been launched in 2016.
Genie’s latest model in this area is the
15.92m working height Z-45 FE hybrid,
launched in February 2020, following the
20.16m working height Z-60 FE, launched in
2016. The FE technology allows the operator
to switch the machine into full electric mode
for work in low-noise or indoor, emission-free
areas, with the flexibility to turn the engine
on when moving to outdoor work, delivering
the rough terrain performance expected
from a diesel boom in either electric or
hybrid mode.
Marie Engstrom, Genie product
manager, says the FE combines the
flexibility of hybrid power with the
ability of a Z-boom to navigate tight
spaces to get up, over and around
congested jobsites. Regardless of
the power source, the boom lifts
feature an oscillating axle, true
4x4 rough-terrain capabilities and
45% gradeability.
Significantly, this full-time
active oscillating front axle
system increases wheel
contact on rough terrain,
delivering ‘go-anywhere’
capability from a hybrid lift, says
Engstrom.
Engstrom adds, “While some customers
may have had concerns initially about how
a rough terrain electric or hybrid machine
Niftylift’s hybrid HR15 4x4 was launched
last year
34 CONSTRUCTION EUROPE MAY 2021
Genie’s hybrid
Z-45 FE working in
Frankfurt, Germany
Sinoboom will continue its
boom range expansion. This
is its AB18EJ model
would perform in a true rugged
ground environment, we
have received great
feedback that our Genie
FE and DC machines
stand up well to the
rigors of a construction
site, providing the same level
of rough terrain performance, if not better
than a traditional 4WD diesel machine,
combined with the additional benefits of
indoor and outdoor versatility.”
The latest articulating boom lift developed
by Sinoboom is the hybrid AB18HJ, which
debuted at Bauma China last year. By using
its hybrid power option, fuel consumption
is reduced by more than 30%. It features
an intelligent display screen with easy-to-
view fault diagnostics and machine status
information, parameter queries and settings.
It also features a Rexroth safety controller
and is in line with ISO13849 standards.
WORK RATES
Extolling the virtues of hybrid, Gary Cai,
Sinoboom product manager, says, “Compared
to pure electric models, it has greater
endurance and is not limited by battery
power or access to a charging source. Under
the same working conditions, pure-electric
articulating boom lifts can work for one day,
whereas a hybrid-powered model can work
for up to one week.”
Nevertheless, the manufacturer is set to
launch further pure-electric articulating
boom lifts, with a key feature being direct-
electric drive. “Our electric articulating boom
lifts are currently mainly used for indoor
work; feedback from our customers shows a
demand for machines that can be used both
indoors and outdoors. There is also demand
for a fast-charging function,” says Cai.
Hybrid pioneer Niftylift’s four latest
articulating models, launched in 2020, cover
all the bases but the company focuses
on hybrid for the rough terrain options.
The four-wheel drive HR15 4x4 and
HR17 4x4 (MK3) versions are available
in diesel or hybrid version and the
HR15N and HR17N (MK4) non-four-
wheel drive variants are optional as
hybrid or 100% electric.
The HR15N and HR17N offer a 9.7m
outreach and 2.5m width, designed for
narrow aisles and a near zero tail swing,
while using maintenance-free AGM batteries.
Both boast a low weight of 7,250kg for the
HR15N and 7,780kg for the HR17N. Onboard
diagnostics, the Niftylink telematics system
and SiOPS integrated secondary guarding
system also all come as standard.
The four-wheel drive HR15 4x4 and HR17
4x4 are available as a diesel only option
or as a Gen2 hybrid - Gen2 being the
manufacturer’s second-generation hybrid
system launched last year. They both offer
an outreach of 9.4m and, again, a low weight
and maintenance-free AGM batteries. The
diesel-only variant features a standard EU
stage diesel engine, while the Gen2 hybrid
features the smaller, power optimised EU
stage V compliant diesel engine.
LOOKING AHEAD
However, Simon Mayer, marketing manager
at Niftylift, reiterates the trend towards all-
electric booms. “Plug-in hybrids are no longer
seen as a long-term solution, rather a short-
term stepping stone, with all-electric MEWPs
becoming the preferred choice for rental
companies and end-users alike.” ce
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 DEMOLITION
A bearing on bridge
When more than 200 bearings on a motorway
bridge in the UK needed to be replaced, water-
based demolition by Freyssinet and Aquaforce
Concrete Services proved to be the solution.
D&RI's Steve Ducker reports
M otorway traffic is thundering by a
couple of metres above, but the sound
of 40 t trucks is being drowned out.
With a whoosh, crack and a roar, a water jet
is removing rock-hard material holding firm
a bearing under one of the United Kingdom’s
longest bridges.
The impact of water leaving a jetting gun’s
nozzle at supersonic speed looks as ferocious
as it sounds.
Water is flying in all directions accompanied
by hundreds of shards of material that
bounce around like ricocheting bullets.
Some of it fires straight back at the water
jetting operative standing almost immobile in
the middle of a man-made storm.
What looked like a scene of chaos was, in
fact, the safest, quickest and most controlled
way to support essential maintenance work
needed on the Ouse Bridge across the M62 in
Yorkshire in the north of England.
Highways England’s principal contractor
A-one+ needed to replace 208
bearings under the
36 CONSTRUCTION EUROPE MAY 2021
The effect of water jetting can be seen
on one of the Ouse bridge's bearings
1.6 km (one mile) long bridge.
It commissioned specialist sub-contractor
Freyssinet, supported by its subsidiary,
Aquaforce Concrete Services, to carry out
the work.
VIBRATION-FREE JETTING
Aquaforce, based in Telford, Shropshire, and a
member of the UK’s Water Jetting Association
(WJA), carried out hydrodemolition to
undermine and release each bearing.
Freyssinet engineers could then remove
them and install new ones.
The success of the 18-month project
has demonstrated the advantages of
hydrodemolition in supporting
maintenance tasks on bridges.
Its advocates say it has almost
none of the hand arm
vibration (HAV)
risks of mechanical tools, like jackhammers.
Likewise, it causes no vibration damage to the
structures being worked on.
Particles released are held within water,
so there was less risk of dust pollution or a
highway visibility hazard.
They add that hydrodemolition can also
be carried out with significant precision, and
only the minimum amount of material needs
to be removed.
Structures that need to be retained, like
rebar, are not damaged, and surfaces need
little further preparation before being
reworked.
“The project has been a great success and
demonstrated our ability to work together
with colleagues in Freyssinet and A-one+
to overcome any technical challenges,” said
Gavin Thomas, Aquaforce general manager.
“High pressure water jetting was the fastest,
safest and most precise way to release the
bearings so played a significant part in
the project’s success.”
 DEMOLITION

maintenance
Aquaforce
carries out
high pressure
water jetting
under the
Ouse bridge
STRUCTURAL MONITORING
The Ouse Bridge is a reinforced concrete plate
and girder bridge that carries the M62 across
the River Ouse between Goole and Howden
in East Yorkshire.
It was built between 1973 and 1976 by
Costain and was designed by Scott Wilson
Kirkpatrick & Partners. The bridge was
officially opened to traffic in May 1976.
The maintenance programme, between
January 2019 and May 2020, involved
replacing 208 bearings located on 26 of the
bridge’s 30 piers.
The bearings allow the bridge sections to
flex and move to prevent vibrations caused by
vehicles using it from stressing and damaging
the structure.
Over time, though, they can seize up and
need to be replaced.
Working on behalf of Highways England,
A-one+ also wanted to install the latest
remote sensing devices installed to monitor
the structure.
Under the work programme, bearings
were replaced on successive piers working
simultaneously from both ends of the bridge
towards the centre.
Freyssinet teams used a system of hydraulic
jacks with a maximum capacity of 8,000 t
to simultaneously lift bridge sections a
maximum of 3 mm, unloading the
eight bearings beneath each
girder without hindering
traffic. Aquaforce could
then deploy two water jetting teams to carry
out the hydrodemolition.
They worked one week every month in day
shifts, Monday to Friday, aiming to release the
eight bearings on each pier every week.
Each team had four personnel – two water
jetting operatives, a third man and a pump
operator.
Since water can cause fluid injection injuries,
where a jet pierces skin, at pressures as low
as 7 bar or just over 100 psi (6.89 bar), the
operatives wore appropriate water jetting PPE
(personal protective equipment), including
body suits, gauntlets, and visors.
Also, in accordance with Aquaforce health
and safety procedures, aligned with WJA
codes of practice, all operatives were trained
and qualified.
“All our water jetters undergo WJA’s
accredited training, which is augmented by
our own induction and ongoing training
programme,” says Thomas.
Two 26.5 t tankers supplied fresh jetting
water from a nearby Yorkshire Water metered
hydrant and disposed of wastewater
produced.
REDUCING WASTE WATER
Aquaforce used Calder MultiJet 120 trailer-
mounted high-pressure water pumps and
handheld jetting guns operating at an
average pressure of 17,000 psi (1,100 bar) at a
water flowrate of 48 l/min (10.6 gal/min).
This meant each team used approximately
10 cu m (353 cu ft) of water per shift. Water
jetting operatives working alternatively one
hour on and one off to reduce fatigue.
Wastewater was collected in bunds beneath
each pier and directed through Siltbuster
filtration and pH balancing units to storage
tanks. It was then tankered off site to a
Yorkshire Water treatment works at Hull.
A key challenge over the course of the
New jacking points in place on the bridge
A new bearing in place
programme was the differing durability and
volume the material the teams encountered.
“We were working on three main types of
material, concrete, resin and grout and each
one responded differently,” Gavin Thomas
explained.
“Resin was much harder. We assume it had
been used during previous smaller scale
bearing replacement schemes. The shorter
curing time for resin makes the process less
disruptive to traffic.
“With resin, bearings could take twice as
long to release. But with concrete there could
be more material to remove.”
With the bedding material removed,
Freyssinet engineers could install new
bearings, along with sophisticated remote
monitoring equipment.
In line with current design codes, the
bearings were designed so they could be
taken out without removing cast-in upper and
lower load plates.
They also installed jacking brackets as part
of betterment works to facilitate future deck
jacking. ce

The Ouse Bridge

worksite. Water
jetting operatives
worked one hour
The Ouse bridge in Yorkshire, United on and one off to
Kingdom – 1.6km long and more than reduce fatigue
200 bearings that needed to be replaced

CONSTRUCTION EUROPE MAY 2021 37

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Tim Turney of
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potential hazards for
construction sites and
the mitigation of health
T
and environmental risk
im Turney, global marketing manager
at occupational hygiene and workplace
hazard monitoring expert Casella, discusses
site boundary monitoring, describing what it
is and how it can be used to identify potential
hazards and mitigate possible environmental
and health risks.
WHAT IS SITE BOUNDARY
MONITORING, AND WHERE IS IT USED?
Site boundary or ‘fence line’ monitoring
is used widely on construction sites
and other high-risk locations including
demolition projects, mines and quarries and
environmental remediation sites. Boundary
monitoring units are set up on the exterior
perimeter of the worksite to monitor
for potential hazards that might cause
compliance issues for the site, or present a
health risk to workers and site neighbours.
It’s an essential part of the safety and risk
management ecosystem of these sites,
and helps control and mitigate potential
environmental, health, and reputational risks.
WHAT SORT OF HAZARDS CAN
TYPICALLY BE MONITORED FOR?
Hazards that are monitored for generally
include excess levels of dust, noise, vibration
and, in some cases, Volatile organic
compounds (VOCs). VOCs include a variety
of chemicals, some of which may have short-
and long-term adverse health effects, and if
these are present on a site or work their way
into soil or groundwater they can present a
hazard to future development or remediation
of a work site or property.
WHY IS THIS SORT OF BOUNDARY
MONITORING IMPORTANT?
There are two main aspects to this – health
and compliance. From a compliance point of
A Casella boundary monitor at work on
a construction site
Monitoring
boundaries
view, there are stringent legal
and environmental controls
surrounding levels of noise, dust
and vibration that construction
projects cannot exceed. Local
environmental health bodies will
require work sites to prove their
regulatory and legal compliance
through accurate reporting and
data sets for given hazards over
specific time periods.
 Site-wide compliance is vital
across the construction and demolition
industries. Civic and legal responsibility
to measure site emissions is backed by
legislation and governing authorities. In
the UK, sites will need to comply with their
section 61 notices. These are a proactive
measure that can save a contractor or
developer time and money, improve
environmental performance and prevent
prosecution by keeping sites compliant with
law and legislation. Site monitoring must
be recorded and reported on, and action
taken if limits are exceeded – sites must be
able to evidence compliance and maintain
their reputations, and local communities
must be considered. Alongside the human
cost to health, significant fines are possible
if preventable noise and dust exceed agreed
emissions levels, not to mention the long-
term potential costs of a damaged business
reputation.
COULD YOU EXPLAIN WHAT KINDS
OF BOUNDARY MONITORING
EQUIPMENT ARE AVAILABLE?
There are a variety of different solutions
available for site boundary monitoring.
Many are dedicated to specific individual
hazards, including dedicated dust, noise or
vibration monitoring systems. While a variety
of different monitoring solutions can be
employed and combined to give a full picture
of site emissions and risks, increasingly project
managers and occupational hygienists are
turning to combined monitoring solutions.   directly to local authority or environmental
These combined solutions bring together
several real-time hazard monitoring devices in
one enclosure, which can be easily installed at
the edge of a site and, once powered, require
minimal further interaction. Data capture
continues seamlessly, and reporting can be
entirely customised to suit the needs of the
end user. These units can be easily relocated
as site boundaries change or redeployed to
new projects. Having a constant source of
monitoring data gives projects a safety net
in terms of accountability. Data is always on
Q&A
Casella’s global marketing
manager, Tim Turney
hand to prove that sites have
been compliant, and give a full
and accurate picture of the site’s
potential emissions.
WHAT ARE SOME
IMPORTANT FACTORS
TO CONSIDER WHEN
PURCHASING A
BOUNDARY MONITORING SOLUTION?
Site managers are of course busy people, so as
little manual maintenance of environmental
monitors is key. Having a single unit that can
measure parameters such as noise, dust and
vibration (plus others) means only one unit to
install, and one set of software with which to
interact and learn, making the process easier
and saving time. Once units are installed at a
site boundary, they need very little interaction
– ‘set it and forget it’, as the phrase goes.
They enact monitoring 24/7 without input,
running either from mains, battery, or even
solar-powered configurations.
Users can then receive automatically
generated, customised reports to a set
schedule, or when specific emissions
limits are reached, preventing issues with
surrounding residents and subsequent
complaints to authorities. Limits can be used
to trigger preventative measures such as dust
suppression. Managers only need to check a
single unit or combined data report, a more
efficient method than checking multiple
monitors and data sources. Alerts can be sent
instantly via text, allowing sites to monitor
levels around the clock and react quickly to
reduce levels of dust or noise that exceed
set limits and mitigate potential negative
outcomes, and give site managers a reliable
data source that can be accessed any time.
Daily, weekly, or monthly reports can be sent
directly to an email inbox in graphical or
tablature format, and can even be supplied
organisations – getting ahead of potential
site-visits from inspectors.
These remote reports allow managers to
check data streams across multiple units and
multiple sites remotely, reducing physical
time spent on site. By being able to provide
data in email/file formats to environmental
and local authority inspectors directly, this
also reduces the time having to spend
managing data and ensures environmental
incidents are prevented, and data is reported
in a timely manner. ce
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 EQUIPMENT
CRUSHING & SCREENING

New range
of crushing
and screening
equipment
from Finnish
manufacturer is
diesel-electric

Metso’s hybrid Lokotracks

are ‘Planet Positive’
F innish manufacturer Metso
Outotec has unveiled
the e-Power range of hybrid
to 1.5 degrees C, in line with
the climate change goals set
out in the Paris Agreement, and
with 2010 levels.
According to the company,
the hydraulic oil and lubricant
need for oils and lubricants.
Kimmo Anttila, VP of Lokotrack
solutions at Metso Outotec,
Lokotrack crushers and screeners. with the company’s own Planet volumes of the new machines said, “We introduced the first
The diesel-electric range Positive strategies. have been reduced by more Lokotrack E-models already
comprises 15 new crushers and Metso says the reduction in than 50%, to further ease their 35 years ago, so we are one
six screens, representing the fuel consumption promised by environmental impact. of the pioneers in this field.
broadest portfolio of this type of the latest Lokotrack crushing Metso says, based on its current During the past couple of
hybrid mobile equipment. and screening equipment is data, a Lokotrack unit uses as years the demand for hybrid
Metso says the new range resulting in a saving in CO2 much as 80% less oils compared solutions has really taken off as
demonstrates its commitment emssion levels of around 20,000 to previous models. The hybrid environmental regulations have
to helping limit global warming tonnes per annum, compared driveline also further reduces the become increasingly stringent
in more countries. In fact, sales
EARTHMOVING of the Lokotrack E-models have
doubled in five years, and we
Case evolves new G-Series wheeled loader expect the trend to accelerate.”
He said, “Lokotrack design
Case Construction Equipment has launched its G-Series Evolution wheeled loader range for the European principles are simple: optimise
market, saying it will improve performance and productivity by increasing uptime and giving operators the operating costs, capacity,
greater control. and end-product quality of
The company, which has made wheeled loaders for more than 60 years and has its European production the customer application. We
facility in Lecce, Italy, added that it listened to customer feedback when designing the new machines. give consideration to the total
“Wheeled loaders designed to work in the most extreme working environments benefit from improved fuel consumption, including
performance and profitability when you shorten cycle times, by simplifying operations and increasing the engine and driveline
uptime,” said Egidio Galano, product management director at Construction Equipment, Europe. technologies, but also to
The new payload system is integrated directly into the wheeled loader’s primary display and provides other factors, such as the unit
bucket weight, pass counts, accumulated/running weight, job tracking data and other information for transportation weight and the
high-volume loading and production environments. engine stand-by function.
Operators are said to benefit from the ability to precisely load each truck and reduce under or overload Anttila added, “A diesel and
situations by accurately weighing each bucket, while cumulatively
tracking the total weight of material loaded into each truck.
Case’s SiteConnect and SiteWatch telematics systems are also
supplied as standard for three years, while the European product
includes electro-hydraulic controls for the operator to independently
set boom and bucket responsiveness. Engine power management
has also been simplified into Smart or Max modes.
“Uptime and responsiveness are primary drivers for users when it
comes to buying heavy construction equipment and the advances
brought to the G-Series Evolution with remote diagnostics combined
with the ability to update software and cancel inactive faults remotely
will significantly shorten any downtime events experienced by the
owner or operator,” said Egidio Galano.
“With SiteConnect, we are enabling two-way communication
between machines and Case dealers, who can run remote diagnostics
and best advise operators on any issues identified without even
visiting the site.”

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 EQUIPMENT
EARTHMOVING

Sany Europe launches Stage V excavator

hybrid offering complete each
other; in remote locations where
power grid is not available,
a diesel driveline is still the
only viable solution. We are
investing heavily in development
of sustainable technologies.
Lokotrack is robust, energy
efficient, and highly mobile –
and it meets the versatile
needs of customers today and
tomorrow.” ce
MATERIAL HANDLING
Sany Europe has expanded its
range of machinery in the 8 t
class with the launch of its new
short-tail SY80U excavator.
Described by the equipment
manufacturer as a “true
economic wonder”, the tracked
excavator features a Stage V
compliant 53.7 kW Yanmar
engine and has a digging depth
of 4.5 m (14 ft 9in).
It offers multiple working
modes that provide optimal
performance while using the
lowest possible amount of fuel. Sany said that this contributes to a lower cost of ownership.
It is available in Europe and Sany said, “The SY80U follows a clear concept – it offers performance,
equipment, efficiency and, above all, the comfort of a large excavator in the compact class.”
The “multi-purpose” model is pre-equipped for common applications such as lifting heavy components.
It also comes ready integrated with two auxiliary lines and hydraulics for the quick coupler.
For safety and durability, the SY80U includes cylinder guard plates, safety valves and emergency
lowering as standard. Inside the excavator’s low-vibration cab, the model is equipped with automatic
climate control, a suspension seat and ergonomic controls for operator comfort.
A clear digital display and a USB radio are also included as standard.

Manitou launches
telehandler lines
MT compact units, the Vision and
Vision Plus MRT rotating series
and ultra lightweight models are
announced by French OEM
M anitou has launched a
range of new telehandlers,
including a pair of compact
MT units, the new Vision and
Vision Plus versions of its MRT
rotating telehandlers and the
ultra lightweight ULM series.
The company also promises to
make its entire telehandler range
available with full electric or
hybrid-powered options.
The new MT compact range
consists of two models, offering
7m and 9m working heights.
Designed for particularly narrow
areas such paths, gates and
garage doors, the models are 2m
wide x 2m high, yet can still reach
the third floor of a building using
the 9m model.
Its updated fork head system
means the forks can be folded
in for transport, bringing the
machine length down to 4.67m.
The 9m model weighs less
than 3 tonnes, which also aids
transport. In addition it offers
35cm ground clearance and 3.3m
turning radius, plus hydrostatic
transmission.
The MT units also boast a new
user-friendly dashboard, with
notifications in 22 languages.
A new joystick sensor system
automatically stops risky
behaviour and alerts the site
manager if the machine is being
driven with the boom up or
without the seatbelt fastened.
There is also a new clean oil
solution that monitors the
hydraulic system.
An additional stop/start
solution automatically stops
the engine when not in use and
restarts it when the operator
touches the joystick.
Another launch from Manitou
is the Ultra Light Manitou
(ULM) range of very compact
telehandlers that can be towed
on a standard trailer behind a car.
The 27,000kg machines are
1.4m wide and 1.9m high, which
makes them the world’s smallest
telehandlers, claims Manitou. The
ULMs will offer four wheel drive
and oscillating rear axles, and will
be compatible with all Manitou
attachments once testing has
been completed.
Manitou’s new MRT Vision and
Vision+ range provides a new
look machine with a number
of updated features. The Vision
range completly replaces the
previous MRT models to meet
Stage V emission standards.
The Vision series offers 14
models with heights ranging
from 16m to 25m, for a load
capacity of up to 4.5 tonnes.
It expands the previous MRT
offering in this working height
area by two models: the MRT
1645 and MRT 1845.
The highest capacities are
grouped together in the Vision+
range, which features 12 new
models, including six more
models than the MRT range’s
previous offering: the MRT 2260,
MRT 2660, MRT 3570, MRT 2570
and MRT 3060. Lifting heights
range from 22m to 35m and offer
a much improved capacity of up
to 7 tonnes. 
The cab has been designed to
offer full access on both sides
and direct access to the ladder.
In addition, there are no roof
bars on the Vision Plus versions,
adding to the improved visibility.
The models also add a larger
dashboard with a bigger
touchscreen. ce
CONSTRUCTION EUROPE MAY 2021 41
 EQUIPMENT
ON-SITE EQUIPMENT
Atlas Copco adds to
ZenergiZe range
New low
emissions ZBC
energy storage
offers long-life
autonomy
A tlas Copco has added ZBC
to its lightweight ZenergiZe
lithium-ion energy storage
system for rental or construction
applications.
The company says the
ZenergiZe ZBC range offers rated
power from 100kVA to 1000kVA
and an energy storage capacity
of 250kWh and 2000kWh,
depending on the model – for
long life autonomy, and lower
fuel consumption and emissions.
“For example, in a hybrid
system, a rental company can
save up to 80% in fuel by using
ZBC and a small generator. In an
island mode, it provides zero CO2
emissions, zero NOx pollution,
and zero noise.”
ZBC can be used as a
standalone source, combined
with generators to make a
hybrid power solution, or with
renewable sources of energy
BREAKERS
Komatsu adds new hydraulic breaker lines
42 CONSTRUCTION EUROPE MAY 2021
such as solar.
As with other ZenergiZe
systems, it can be synchronised
with other energy storage
systems, enabling users to scale
their solution, with up to 30 ZBCs
working in parallel in any power
node.
ZBC ZenergiZe can also be
configured to create microgrids,
with intelligent control managing
microgrid power supply for small
towns, university campuses, and
neighborhoods.
Atlas Copco says ZenergiZe’s
use of high-density lithium-ion
batteries results in a system
that is 70% smaller and lighter
in weight than other battery
Japanese manufacturer Komatsu
has brought its new G-series and
H-series breakers to the market.
Suitable for use with its PC78
excavators up to its PC490
models, the new JTHB-G and
JMHB-H breaker product
lines feature variable energy
technology for increased
productivity.
Komatsu said: “The breakers
have an accumulator that
eliminates hydraulic pump
cavitation to prevent flow surges
back to the carrier hydraulic tank.
“By recycling high-pressure
oil internally, this allows more
energy with a lower flow, to
reduce hydraulic pressure spikes
and protect the carrier’s hydraulic
system.”
technologies, with units
measuring approximately
three to six metres in length
depending on the model.
Bárbara Gregorio, Product
Marketing Manager – Innovative
Energies & Digital Solutions at
Atlas Copco’s Power and Flow
Division, described ZenergiZe
as “an energy solution that
can help customers minimise
environmental impact while
benefiting from a low cost of
ownership.”
“Our energy storage system
range delivers zero CO2
emissions, zero NOx pollution,
zero noise, and has virtually zero
maintenance,” she said. ce
Described as “compact yet
powerful”, the H-series models
are accumulator-type hydraulic
breakers that can demolish a
range of rock and concrete types.
Komatsu said: “They come
equipped with blank firing
protection to help prevent piston
movement via a hydraulic brake.”
H-Series models incorporate a
single power cell that eliminates
the need for heavy tire rods.
This allows for a better weight-
to-power ratio and means the
attachment can used on more
compact excavator models.
They also feature automatic
lubrication and sound
dampening housing for use on
low-noise urban jobsites and
to help prevent damage to the
EARTHMOVING
Liebherr
unveils
R 928 G8
excavator
Liebherr has announced the
launch of its new crawler
excavator R 928 G8, a model
developed and manufactured
by Liebherr-France, in Colmar.
The new machine
complements the current
generation 8, which already
includes 7 models, ranging
from 22 to 45 tonnes in total
weight, sitting between the R
926 G8 and R 930 G8.
With a modular design, the
new excavator is based on
existing, high-performance
components and Liebherr
says its optimised weight
should significantly reduce
transportation challenges for
customers.
The generation 8 machine has
excavator booms and housing
cracks.
Like H-series, the
manufacturer’s G-Series breaker
line also comprises eight models.
Designed to offer reduced
maintenance and running costs,
the company’s G-Series breakers
comprise just moving parts that
incorporate the manufacturer’s
patented tie-rod design.
The eight new JTHBG series
models have a hybrid design
that uses hydraulic flow and
pressure combined with a
chamber filled with nitrogen
to create the strike energy.
This lower hydraulic pressure is
said to spike by recycling high-
pressure oil to provide more
energy with a lower flow. ce
 EQUIPMENT
EARTHMOVING

enhanced traction force and

load capacity, as well as higher
digging and breaking forces
than the previous model.
The torque of the
superstructure has also been
increased, allowing new
excavator to achieve superior
performance.
The robust X-shaped chassis
structure provides extra
stability and the fully automatic
centralised greasing system
guarantees a longer service life
for parts, while improving the
productivity of the machine.
The standard air-conditioned
cab of the 8th generation
machine is larger than
previous models. The operator
has a fully retractable front
window, a pneumatic seat
with vertical and longitudinal
cushioning and an intuitive
high-resolution touch-screen.
LED technology also has the
potential to reduce energy
consumption and improve the
quality of lighting.
ACCESS
Hidromek launches heavy
duty wheeled loader
Turkish manufacturer’s HMK 635 WL loader promises
high breakout power and enhanced manoeuvrability
D esigned for heavy-duty
applications, the new HMK
635 WL wheeled loader from
Hidromek offers users both high
breakout power and greater
manoeuvrability.
The 20.6 tonne machine has
an articulation angle of 40
degrees and is equipped with
a 35m3 capacity bucket, which
the manufacturer said helps to
provide shorter cycle times and
increased productivity.
Its Stage V compliant Mercedes-
Benz engine offers 282HP and
1200Nm of torque, which enables
it to save fuel by providing high
torque at low rpms.
The wheeled loader has five
forward and three reverse
powershift transmissions, and
a ‘tipshift’ function than allows
drivers to change direction with a
single key.
According to Hidromek, this
allows for greater productivity
and safe operation by enabling
operators to change direction
without using the gear lever
when the machine is moving
forward or backward while
loading.
Hidromek said the wheel loader
“saves fuel under all conditions”
and “fully meets the expectations
of its users”.
Structurally, the HMK 635 WL is
highly durable and is suitable for
applications in quarries, concrete
plants and other industrial
sites. Its two-piece bonnet also
provides access to the engine
and transmission groups, which
are located separately for easy
maintenance.
When it comes to comfort, the
cab is equipped with a heated
air suspension seat and a fully
automatic A/C system. Panoramic
windows and ventilation grilles
that help minimise fogging
provide operators good visibility
and noise insulation. The cab also
includes a touch screen interface,
heated mirrors, a rear-view
camera and a kickdown button
for downshifting. ce

New spider lift from Hinowa

Hinowa has announced that it will launch the TeleCrawler TC22 in the
fourth quarter of 2021.
The spider lift will be available in two versions, the TC22N and
TC22S. The lightweight model, at less than 3 tonnes, can reach a
working height of 22m and has an outreach up to 12.5m.
Like Hinowa’s recently released TeleCrawler TC13 N and TC13 S
models, the new lift has an all-electric drive. The undercarriage is
constructed by using electric traction motors which allow it to travel
on electric power only, without the use of hydraulic oil.
It will be offered with three different drive options: Kubota diesel
engine + 230 V electric engine, bi-energy drive (Kubota Z602 diesel
engine + lithium-ion battery pack) and the full electric version. In machines, with greater technology. “Rental companies need to be
addition, all the models feature automatic straight flush telescopic as flexible as possible, adapting to their customers’ entire working
boom extension control as well as Go Home and Go Back functions. situations. Therefore they are showing a great interest toward
Davide Fracca, VP of sales and marketing at Hinowa, says the technologically advanced, environmentally and user-friendly aerial
biggest trend in the industry is a move to lightweight, compactness platorms that can be equipped with different power units.”

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ROADBUILDING

Ammann updates ARX

light tandem rollers
Swiss manufacturer’s new Stage V
rollers promise faster compaction,
improved switching between drive
modes and greater rental appeal 
A mmann has updated its ARX
series of light tandem rollers
for the European market.
greater traction and improved
surface sealing.
Stage V compliant, the new
The successor range to the models are fitted with Kubota
company’s previous generation engines and include a new impact spacing also optimises
of Ammann ARX Light Tandem vibratory setting for faster compaction quality.”
Rollers, the new double drum compaction. Unlike Ammann’s previous
product line comprises the ARX Vlastimil Medek, global generations, the updated
12-2, ARX 16-2, ARX 20-2 and the product strategy at Ammann, models allow operators to switch set configurations, the models
ARX 16-2C models. said, “The new setting enables between drive modes without include Soft Drive and Hard Drive
The latter of which is equipped vibratory frequencies to increase the assistance of a service modes for steady directional
with a steel drum at the front and (3% at low frequency, 6% at technician. changes and a Panic Stop feature.
pneumatic tyres at the rear for high frequency). Improved Offering both in-line and off- Ammann said, “Panic stop idles
the machine if the operator
TECHNOLOGY makes very sudden directional
changes or significantly adjusts
3D machine control for backhoe loaders the travel lever position.”
Designed to appeal to both
Danish-based developer Unicontrol has launched a to use surveyors and labourers to mark the site out operators and rental companies,
3D machine control system for backhoe loaders. manually. the Ammann’s new rollers offer
Working with Swedish machine manufacturer, Unicontrol has previously developed 3D machine simple operation.
Huddig, the companies say that they have control for excavators. The company has a network While the new generation
developed a user-friendly control system for of 21 dealers supplying local service and support rollers have repositioned
machine operators that widens the scope of throughout Finland, Norway, Sweden, and switches and a new armrest
backhoe operations and can lead to increased Denmark. The company is expanding operations with integrated functions, the
profits. from Scandinavia into the rest of Europe. dashboard has remained largely
The companies say that Backhoes can be Huddig delivers approximately 160 advanced unchanged for reasons of
underutilised as there has not been a 3D control backhoe loaders yearly to the building and familiarity.
system that covered all their many functions, as construction industry in Europe and the US, and Medek said, “ARX dashboards
their patent pending solution does. the machines are now available with the option of and controls are consistent with
Bengt Thisner is a backhoe operator with PEAB, Unicontrol 3D machine control. other Ammann models, making
a Nordic contractor that employs 15,000 people. “When all machines on a construction project it easy for crew members to
He has tested the new Unicontrol solution in his can work on the basis of digital coordinates, a switch between machines. This
Huddig machine. “I had Unicontrol 3D installed in few clicks is all it takes for the foreman to send is particularly important for the
my backhoe in January 2021. It’s turned out to be instructions and data to all the machine operators rental market and when dealing
an excellent solution and I’m really pleased with it. on site,” said Daniel Myrgren, marketing manager with inexperienced operators.”
The technical functions are helpful and stable, and at Huddig. Something that will also appeal
it’s easy to use. All in all, it’s a solid, reliable aid to “As well as improving efficiency on the to rental companies in particular
my backhoe work,” he said. construction site, this assures a high level of quality is the repositioned draining
The new system means that PEAB no longer has and precision in the actual excavation work, and in points.
the associated documentation.” These have been moved to
The Unicontrol 3D system has been developed external locations to prevent
on the basis of user involvement and process spills and lower maintenance
analyses of the workflow that applies in the times by around 75%.
construction industry. The solution is suitable for Ammann said its new rollers
machines with a derrick, swivel arm and bucket are also easier and safer to
that are fitted with sensors. transport, thanks to expanded
For its next project, Unicontrol is working on lashing points, a higher central
developing a consolidated system for backhoe lifting point and the inclusion
loaders that makes it possible to control both the of a “transport” mode, which
front loader and the excavator arm.  automatically disables
vibration. ce
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 CECE
As Europe begins
to recover,
CECE calls for
reasonable
pricing for steel
E uropean construction
equipment manufacturers,
and more in general downstream
steel users, have been facing
higher prices of steel products
in the second half of 2020 and
first quarter of 2021. They call
for an end of the steel safeguard
measures to ensure a competitive
steel market.
The main reason for the price
surge seems to be a supply-
demand imbalance in the
European steel market. Demand
for steel from the EU industry has
risen as a consequence of the
economic recovery, but, supply
could not meet demand due to a
reduction in domestic as well as
imported steel production.
Whereas the reduction in
domestic production has been
intensified by the Covid-19
outbreak, the reduction in
imported steel is a consequence
of certain EU trade measures,
in particular the steel safeguard
measures.
STEEL SAFEGUARD
MEASURES
Safeguards are trade measures
meant for situations in which
an industry is affected by an
unforeseen, sharp and sudden
increase of imports causing (or
threatening) serious injury to
domestic industry.
The EU steel safeguard
measures were introduced as
part of the European Union’s
response to the 2018 decision
CECE office in Brussels
E-mail: info@cece.eu
Tel: +32-2-706 82 26
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What’s the real
price of steel?
by the United States to impose
tariffs on steel products on
national security grounds. Until
2018, imports of steel products
into the EU increased sharply
against a background of a
persistent overcapacity in the
global steel market and unfair
trade practices by certain trading
partners. The EU investigation
found that US tariffs on steel
were causing a diversion of trade
flows into the EU. For this reason,
the EU has deemed it necessary
to protect EU steelmakers against
excessive imports with safeguard
measures.
The EU safeguard measures
concern 26 steel product
categories imported from a list
of developing countries and take
the form of Tariff-Rate-Quotas
(‘TRQs’) per country, above which
a 25% duty is levied on imports.
The safeguard measures were
imposed in July 2018 for a period
until 30 June 2021.
Following a request of 12 EU
member states the Commission
initiated an investigation in
February this year to assess
whether the safeguard measures
should be extended beyond 30
June 2021. The investigation
will be concluded by the expiry
date of the existing safeguard
measures on 30 June 2021.
GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR
DOWNSTREAM USERS
It must be recognized that the
steel safeguard measures have
not had the effect of increasing
the steel production capacity
in the EU to the level needed
by the EU industry. Moreover,
certain steel products are still
not produced in sufficient
quantity in Europe by
the European steel
industry.
The shortage
of steel in the
EU remains and
makes it evident
that import quotas
of the safeguard
measures are
insufficient, as some
of them have already been
exhausted.
Steel downstream users are
also experiencing longer delivery
times, also as a result of demand
backlog during the outbreak of
Covid-19.
The situation for steel
downstream users is also
aggravated by other trade
defense measures impacting
the steel price, like antidumping
duties. In this regard, it is worth
recalling that in January this year
the EU imposed provisional anti-
dumping duties of 4.8-7.6% on
Turkish Hot rolled flat products
(HRFS) with definitive duties
scheduled for July.
The future Carbon Border
Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM),
introduced by the EU green deal,
could also have an impact on the
imported steel price.
The CBAM is an environmental
and trade measure aimed at
reducing the risk of carbon
leakage outside the EU by
ensuring that the price of
imports reflect more accurately
their carbon content. If imports
of carbon intensive materials
from third countries pay an
amount equivalent to their
carbon content, production
relocations outside the EU
should be avoided. This should
protect domestic
producers
from
Riccardo
Viaggi,
secretary
general of
CECE
competition coming from
producers based in countries
with less stringent environmental
rules.
To date it is not yet known how
the CBAM will be designed, and
which sector will be included
in this measure. The European
Commission will present its
proposal in June 2021 with the
goal of enforcing the CBAM in
2023. This measure when in force
will also increase the cost of
imported steel.
COMPETITIVE EU STEEL
MARKET ESSENTIAL
Against the background of a
possible extension of the steel
safeguard measures, CECE
together with a coalition of
downstream steel users urged
the EC not to extend these
measures beyond June 2021. The
coalition of steel downstream
users consists of the automotive
and automotive suppliers’
sectors, the manufacturers of
home appliances, construction,
agricultural and electrical
machines as well as technology
and wind energy industries.
In a joint statement issued
on 26 February the coalition
representing steel end users
said extending the safeguard
measures beyond June 2021 will
only add to the uncertainty and
adverse market conditions that
steel users are currently facing.
As the former Commissioner
for Trade Cecilia Malmström
pointed out, the root cause of
the problem in the steel sector
is global overcapacity, as a lot of
steel and aluminium production
takes place under massive state
subsidies, and under non-market
conditions. This problem can only
be addressed by international
cooperation, getting to the
source of the problem and
working together with trade
partners. What is clear is that
unilateral solution cannot be the
answer. Excessive protection
will only result in an
uncompetitive European
steel industry. ce

Spotlight on carbon
European contractors association
FIEC examines challenges ahead, as a
revision of the Energy Performance
in Buildings Directive looms
S hortly after the launch of the
European Green Deal in 2019,
FIEC reported in this column
that we were trying to anticipate
what the policy makers would
do about carbon in construction.
There were rumours about
including construction in the
Emissions Trading System (ETS).
We knew that the issue would
not go away and sooner or later,
the EU institutions would stop
merely talking about carbon in
construction and start regulating.
Fast forward to the present and
we can see better where policy is
heading. The first big legislative
proposal for FIEC’s Technical
Commission is out of the
starting blocks. We are currently
working on our response to the
consultation on the revision
of the Energy Performance
in Buildings Directive (EPBD
2010/31/EU1). We expect to
be working on this legislative
initiative for the rest of 2021.
WHY ANOTHER
REVISION OF EPBD?
A few months ago, in a meeting
with the European Commission,
FIEC asked this question. After
all, the ink was barely dry on
the recently adopted revision.
The answer was clear. The new
FIEC
Brussels, Belgium.
Tel: +32 2 514 55 35;
e-mail: info@fiec.eu
www.fiec.eu
 @FIEC_Brussels
 FIEC EU
Recognised “Sectoral Social
Partner” (employers)
EU climate ambitions could not
be achieved unless there was
a corresponding upgrade of
the Directive. The inevitability
of this meant that FIEC quickly
stopped asking why and started
discussing how. No sooner
had our EPBD Working Group
met for the first time than the
consultation was published.
The survey addresses, amongst
other things, the concept of zero
emission buildings and reporting
on whole life carbon emissions
from buildings. For our Working
Group, it is clear that there
are two big challenges, which
are, furthermore, inextricably
connected. The first is how
to link the EPBD to circularity
and to ensure that these two
policy areas are integrated and
not handled separately. The
second is the transition from
“zero energy” to “zero emission”.
Energy efficiency has always
been linked to decarbonisation,
but now this relationship is
evolving as the emphasis shifts
more to the latter.
WHOLE LIFE CARBON
For a long time, the focus of
the EPBD has been about
the energy consumption of
buildings. Now the discussion
about embodied carbon is at
the top of the agenda in all
the videoconferences that are
currently filling FIEC’s diary. As
a reminder, embodied carbon
is mainly generated by the
production of construction
materials, the construction
process on site and the
transportation of materials to –
and waste from – construction
sites. The challenge of energy
efficiency has not disappeared,
but inevitably, as energy
performance improves, then
the percentage of embodied
carbon in the whole life cycle of
a building increases. Therefore, it
can no longer be ignored.
However, even knowing where
to start in terms of developing
policy and eventual regulation
is incredibly difficult. Firstly,
there is a lack of consensus
about the available data on
embodied carbon. Figures
diverge widely, ranging from
“2–38% and 9–46% of the total life
cycle emissions for a conventional
building and low energy building
respectively. Without clear and
reliable baseline data, how can a
reduction target be set?
The second challenge is
which embodied carbon to
tackle? Does the production of
construction products represent
the quick win, or does this lie
elsewhere in the ecosystem?
For the best chance of success,
everything has to be considered.
So let’s look at this from the
perspective of contractors.
ZERO-EMISSION
CONSTRUCTION –
DISTANT OR NEAR
HORIZON?
Compared to only eighteen
months ago, things are really
moving. Larger contractors
especially are tackling this
challenge, planning the
transition to zero-emission
site machinery as well as
transportation of both materials
and personnel between the site
and the loading/recycling point
or office/home. Electrification
is already underway, although
some contractors report that
it remains hard to acquire/rent
sufficient electric machines; and
hydrogen-powered machinery
is expected to be in use within
three to ten years. However,
first movers are bearing the
FIEC
cost of this transition, with zero-
emission machines averaging
a whopping two to three times
the price of a diesel machine.
The implications are obvious:
zero-emission construction sites
are possible now, but the price
of construction – at least in the
short term – has to rise, to make
these sites feasible in reality.
In FIEC we often say that
contractors build what clients
ask them for. This does not
mean that contractors cannot
influence the transition to zero-
emission sites. Indeed, they are
even driving the change. This
is good news for policy makers
because the industry will adapt
to regulatory changes designed
to tackle embodied carbon.
However, there is the potential
resistance of the market to
accept the inevitable rise in the
price of construction, which
will result in more expensive
buildings and infrastructure
as well as renovation and
maintenance. Some of the
organisations, the rhetoric of
which frequently threatens to
drown the arguments of the
industry - which after all has
the knowledge and experience
and will have to deliver the
solutions - would do well to
understand the significant role
of the market and wider society
in supporting the construction
ecosystem through the
transition. Accusations that the
industry is dragging its feet and
lacks ambition in terms of its
environmental obligations are
simply not accurate, let alone
fair! ce
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