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COMMENT
here is a fine tradition in the media that as the year draws to a
close, editors should make a series of rash predictions about the
coming 12 months. Some will sound plausible, but never come
to pass, some will be provocative and stir debate, but only in extreme
circumstances will they actually turn out to be true. So for what it’s
worth, here in no particular order are my 10 predictions for 2010.
■ At least one, and maybe as many as five of the world’s largest 50
construction equipment manufacturers will be acquired, brokenup, forced to sell-off a major division, be merged or in some way
change ownership. This may include one or two of the top 10.
■ The companies doing the acquiring will be predominately Chinese
equipment manufacturers.
■ The largest construction contractor in the world according to iC’s
league table in the July-August 2010 edition will be a Chinese
contractor.
■ Depressingly, corruption and anti-competitive behaviour will
continue to fill iC’s news pages.
■ Visitor numbers for April’s Bauma exhibition in Munich will
once again break the 0.5 million-mark. The event will be a
psychological turning point for the global construction equipment
industry.
■ Construction markets in Europe and North America may return
to growth by the end of the year, while Brazil, China and India
will go from strength to strength.
■ Over the course of the year, more than 1000 news stories will be
added to our website, khl.com.
■ Russian and UK officials will claim repeatedly that preparations
for the 2012 Olympics and 2014 Winter Olympics are on
schedule. They will probably be telling the truth, but no-one in
the mainstream media will believe them.
■ Hybrid powered construction machines will become more widely
available – certainly contractors in Europe and the US will be
buying them besides today’s existing customers in Asia.
■ By this time next year, whatever country of the world or sector of
the construction industry you operate in, business will be better
than it is today.
Whenever I write a list like this, I look back on it and feel that my
years of reporting on this industry have helped me produce a credible
and likely set of predictions. Unfortunately, my years of reporting on
this industry also tell me that I am invariably wrong about some, if
not all of my predictions.
I have hedged my bets a little, and if I look back on this list at the
end of 2010, I’m confident of a score of five out of 10. But the world
is an unpredictable place, and what seems like a certainty today can
evaporate very quickly.
Still, I stand by prediction no. 10. It has been a brutal year for
the global industry, but I believe the worst has passed, and 2010
will see business gradually get better.
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HIGHLIGHTS
WORLD
UK The European Investment Bank
Flat markets in 2010
(EIB) has contributed UK£ 700 million
(US$ 1.18 billion) to a new UK£ 1.4
billion (US$ 2.35 billion) fund to provide
loans for the construction of new wind
farms in the UK. The fund will provide
loans of between UK£ 20 million
(US$ 33.6 million) and UK£ 100
million (US$ 168 million) for small and
medium sized onshore projects over
the next three years.
Global construction output will stabilise next year,
with a robust recovery to follow in 2011.
authorised BRL 1 billion (US$ 587
million) of Transport Ministry projects.
They include sections of the Norte-Sul
railway to link the northern state of Para
to Mato Grosso do Sul in the South.
lobal construction output will fall -4.9% this year according
to forecasting company IHS Global Insight. Its latest Global
Construction Outlook says the market will shrink to US$ 5.5
trillion this year with every region except developing Asia seeing a fall in
construction spending.
Back-to-back contractions in the world’s construction market during 2008
and 2009 will be followed by a flat year in 2010. This forecast reflects strong
upturns in Asia coinciding with continued, but slowing declines in the US
and European markets. More robust growth is expected in 2011 and beyond
with a more than +5% growth rate for several consecutive years.
SOUTH AFRICA The new central
Regions
terminal building (CTB) at Cape Town
International Airport has opened to
passengers. Built at a cost of
ZAR 1.6 billion (US$ 216 million), the
building covers an area of 50000 m2,
and is part of an on-going development
programme that will see car parks, a
transport plaza, aircraft parking stands
and a consolidated car rental area
completed by March.
Construction output in Asia (excluding Japan) is expected to rise +5.9%
in this year, with another +7.1% increase in 2010. This growth is being led
infrastructure investment and stimulus packages, most notably in China.
The Chinese market is forecast to grow + 10.8% in 2010.
However, the dynamism of Asian construction markets will be offset
by declines in developed countries next year. Following a -12.5% fall in
construction this year, the US market is set to drop another -6.8% in 2010.
Similarly, this year’s -9.6% fall in Western European construction output
will be followed by a -4.1% drop next year. Despite this fall, the region’s
infrastructure market looks buoyant, with a +3.8% rise in output forecast
for 2010
Meanwhile, Japan’s construction market is forecast to contract by -5.3%
this year and grow by a marginal +0.6% in 2010.
BRAZIL The government has
MOROCCO Construction has
begun on the MAD 350 million
(US$ 46 million) Timkit dam in
southeast Morocco. The project is
designed to provide water for drinking
and irrigation to nearby settlements,
and the ground breaking was carried
out by King Mohammed VI.
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SAUDI ARABIA Work has begun
on the first phase of the Riyadh light
rail system. The project will initially
comprise two lines totalling 25 km
and 36 stations.
INDIA The government has
allocated a site in West Bengal for the
construction of the country’s second
Russian-designed and built nuclear
power plant. Two reactors are currently
under construction by Russian stateowned nuclear energy monopoly
Atomstroyexport in Karngulam.
FRANCE Vinci’s current CEO Xavier
Huillard is being lined up to take over
the joint role of company chairman
& CEO, when it is created next may.
The current chairman, Yves-Thibault
de Silguy is likely to become vicechairman & senior director.
CHINA
Tall
award
The Council on Tall Buildings
and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has
awarded its 2009 Best Tall Building
Overall to Steven Holl Architects
for its completed Linked Hybrid
complex in Beijing, China.
The 220000 m² city complex
includes eight towers linked by a
ring of eight sky bridges. One tall
building from four geographical
regions including the Americas,
Asia and Australia, Europe, and the
Middle East and Africa is recognised
by the CTBUH every year.
Recipients must possess “seamless
integration” of architectural form,
structure, and building systems.
They must also exhibit sustainable
design qualities working to “preserve
the quality of urban life.”
At the awards ceremony, CTBUH
executive director Antony Wood
said, “This project points the way
forward for the intensified multiuse, multi-level connected cities of
the future.”
A total of 660, 100 m deep, geothermal wells provide Linked Hybrid
with cooling in summer and heating
in winter. All the water in the project
is recycled, using a grey water system
that reuses an estimated 220000
litres of water each day, resulting in
a -41% decrease in potable water
usage.
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DIARY DATES
2010
World of Concrete
2 – 5 February, 2010
Las Vegas, US
www.worldofconcrete.com
Bauma 2010
19 – 25 April, 2010
Munich, Germany
Tel: +49 (0)89 9 49-1 13 48
Fax: +49 (0)89 9 49-1 13 49
www.bauma.de
CTT Show 2010
(Inc ConExpo Russia)
1 – 5 June, 2010
Moscow, Russia
www.mediaglobe.ru
Hillhead 2010
AFRICA
Infrastructure
needs
– a higher figure than previously
A new study by the World Bank
says sub-Saharan Africa needs to
spend US$ 93 billion per year on
infrastructure to maintain growth –
equivalent to about 15% of GDP.
The Bank estimates that that current
under investment in electricity,
water, roads and information &
communications technology (ICT)
is reducing economic growth by
two percentage points each year
and reduces business productivity
by as much as -40%.
The study, Africa’s Infrastructure: A
Time for Transformation, found that
a group of 24 sub-Saharan African
countries already spends US$ 45
billion per year on infrastructure
estimated.
Most of this is domestically
financed. However, the study
also found that this figure could
rise by another US$ 17 billion
per year with the elimination
of
waste
and
efficiency
improvements.
This leaves a gap of US$ 31
billion per year, to meet the
US$ 93 billion investment that
is needed. The Bank says more
than half this amount needs to
be directed to the power sector,
and adds that water supply
infrastructure in the region is also
in a fragile state.
UK
JCB
shake-up
JCB’s chief executive officer,
US
Unemployment
rise
Sandherr
Unemployment
among
US
construction workers has risen to
18.7% according to the Associated
General Contractors of America
(AGC).
The AGC says 62000 US
construction jobs were lost in
October, taking the total number of
construction workers who have been
laid-off since December 2007 to 1.6
million.
Association CEO Stephen E.
WORLD The 2009 edition of
Transparency International’s (TI’s)
Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)
shows that public sector corruption
remains a problem in all regions
of the world. The CPI scores 180
countries from 0 to 10, based on
how corrupt they are perceived
to be (0 is highly corrupt, 10 is
very clean). The score is based on
perceived levels of corruption in
public-sector procurement, drawn
from 13 independent business
surveys. Out of the 180 countries
surveyed, only 49 achieved a score
of 5.0 or more.
For more information and to see
an interactive version of this map,
search on “CPI” on khl.com
said, “The nation’s
economic troubles are forcing
construction workers to shoulder
a withering burden. Helpful as the
stimulus has been in saving some
construction jobs, it is going to take
more work to halt the devastating
job losses.”
The AGC has welcomed the
extension of the US government’s
extension of its policy of tax credits
for homebuyers.
Matthew Taylor, is to leave the
company at the end of this year “to
pursue other opportunities”, said
the equipment manufacturer. He
will be replaced by Alan Blake, the
current chief operating officer who
has been a senior executive at JCB
for 20 years.
JCB said that the departure of
Mr Taylor – who will take up a
new opportunity to be announced
in the New Year – heralded in a
new management structure at the
company.
22 – 24 June, 2010
Buxton,UK
Tel: +44 (0)115 945 3890
www.hillhead.com
Bauma China 2010
23-26 November, 2010
Shanghai, China
www.bauma-china.com
2011
Bauma/ConExpo India 2011
8-11 February, 2011
Mumbai, India
www.bCIndia.com
Samoter 2011
2 – 6 March, 2011
Verona, Italy
www.samoter.com
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2011
22 – 26 March, 2011
Las Vegas, USA
www.conexpoconagg.com
2012
Intermat 2012
April, 2012
Paris, France
www.intermat.fr
2014
Samoter 2014
5 – 9 March, 2014
Verona, Italy
www.samoter.com
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014
18 – 22 March, 2014
Las Vegas, USA
www.conexpoconagg.com
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WORLD NEWS
INDIA
WORLD
CHINA
PPP loan
Emerging growth
Special
award
The UK-based Chartered Institute
The Asian Development Bank
(ADB) has announced a US$ 700
million loan to India to help the
country implement its programme
of public-private partnership (PPP)
infrastructure construction. The
funds follow a similar US$ 500
million loan made in 2007.
The money will be released over
five years to the state-owned India
Infrastructure Finance Company
Ltd (IIFCL), a body that was set up
in 1996 to promote PPPs. IIFCL
will use the money to lend to PPP
projects on commercial terms over
20+ year maturity periods, filling
what the ADB says is a gap in the
infrastructure financing market.
IIFCL says that as of August
this year it had received 192 PPP
project proposals, 107 of which it
deemed eligible for funding. It is
estimated that for every US$ 1 of
IIFCL investment, a further US$ 7
is mobilised from capital markets,
which is to say that the US$ 700
million ADB loan could facilitate
a total investment in Indian
infrastructure of US$ 5.6 billion.
In addition to the ADB’s loans,
September saw the World Bank
announce a US$ 1.2 billion
loan to IIFCL, as part of a wider
US$ 4.3 billion package.
Developing construction markets will be worth
US$ 7 trillion by 2020, 55% of the world total.
he value of construction in emerging countries will more than
double in the next 11 years according to Global Construction 2020,
a new report from Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford
Economics. Global construction output is expected to increase +70%
overall, with mature countries’ output rising +35%, compared to the
+110% rise forecast in the developing world.
According to the report, the world construction market will be worth
US$ 12.7 trillion in 2020, compared to US$ 7.5 trillion today. The
steeper growth of emerging countries mean they will dominate by this
time, with an output of US$ 7 trillion – 55% of the total. In contrast,
today’s mature markets will rise from their US$ 4.2 trillion value today to
US$ 5.7 trillion in 2020.
The key driver to this emerging market growth is expected to be
infrastructure construction, which the report says will grow +128% over the
next decade. At the same time, non-residential construction in emerging
markets is expected to double.
One result of this is that China is expected to overtake the US as the
world’s largest construction market in 2018. By 2020 the Chinese
construction market is expected to be worth US£ 2.5 trillion – a staggering
19.1% of the global total.
Despite more lacklustre growth in developed world construction
markets, there are expected to be some bright spots. Most notable is North
America, with the US market forecast for a strong housing-led rebound
from 2011 to 2013.
■ For more information, to purchase the report or find out about the
Global Construction Perspectives database of forecasts, visit
www.globalconstruction2020.com
T
JAPAN Goldhofer supplied
three PST-ES/E Series
self-propelled heavy-duty
transport systems to the
Higashi-Meihan-Highway
project to link Nagoya
and Osaka in Japan. The
19 axle line vehicle was
used by Central Nippon
Expressway to transport
a 95 m long, 545 tonne
bridge section into place
at the Tenpaku junction,
at a height of some 30 m.
Each of the modules
was fitted with a 60
tonne capacity lift table,
which allowed the deck
section to be moved into
place in an operation the
contractor said would not
have been possible with
conventional cranes.
of Building (CIOB) has given
a special award to Yu Yong, a
Fellow of the Institute, for his role
reconstruction in Sichuan Province,
China following last May’s
Earthquake.
Mr Yu was appointed general
manager of Shanghai Research
Institute of Building Sciences
(SRIBS) Dujiangyan Reconstruction
Project Management following the
earthquake. According to CIOB, in
the following 12 months he oversaw
the completion of 22 schools
covering 370000 m2 and providing
768 classes for 30000 students. The
value of this work was put at CNY 1
billion (US$ 147 million).
Professor Li Shirong President of
the CIOB said, “The sheer volume
of construction is clearly quite
incredible. But what makes this
project so special are the design
and building techniques that have
taken place to make these schools
as safe, and resistant, as possible
should further earthquakes hit the
area again.
“It is an honour and a privilege to
present Mr. Yu with a Special Award
that recognises his achievements.
It shows just how fundamental the
management of construction is
for helping, in this case, to repair
societies and mend broken lives.”
ETHIOPIA
Road
first
China’s Export-Import
(EXIM)
Bank has signed a US$ 349
million loan agreement to fund
the construction of Ethiopia’s first
express highway. The 79 km road
will connect the capital Addis Ababa
with Adama to the Southeast.
The route of the toll road lies on
an important industrial corridor
around the existing highway 4,
which goes on to the Eastern town
of Dire Dawa and the neighbouring
country of Djibouti.
Construction will be carried
out by China Road and Bridge
Corporation (CRBC), with work
starting in 2010 and completion
expected in 2014.
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BUSINESS NEWS
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
NETHERLANDS
US
VIETNAM Vinci Construction Grands
Marine merger
No buyer
Projets, in a consortium with LOHR
Industrie for the rolling stock, has won
the € 200 million (US$ 298 million)
turnkey contract to build the first
section of Ho Chi Minh City’s light
rail line. The scheme will involve the
construction of 12 km of light rail line
and 23 stations.
ITALY Pump manufacturer Tsurumi
has successfully prosecuted an Italian
company importing replicas of its
products into Europe. As a result of
the action, the fake products made by
FengYuan Pump Industry Co. Ltd (FY
Pumps) of China were destroyed.
PORTUGAL An argument has
erupted between Ireland-based
materials producer CRH and
Portuguese industrial conglomerate
Semapa over the ownership of its
Portuguese cement joint venture
Secil. Semapa has started a valuation
process that may lead it to exercise
a call option to acquire CRH’s
shareholding in Secil. CRH says
the conditions allowing Semapa to
exercise its call option have not arisen.
A year after Boskalis’ hostile approach to Smit, the
two companies are to merge on friendly terms.
redging company Boskalis Westminster and maritime services
company Smit have announced a friendly merger just over a year after
Smit rejected a hostile bid from Boskalis.
The new deal will see Boskalis acquire Smit for € 60 (US$ 89.40) per share,
valuing the company at € 1.06 billion (US$ 1.58 billion). Last September’s
hostile offer was pitched at € 62.50 (US$ 93.13) per share, 4.2% higher.
A crucial difference between today’s proposal and the 2008 offer is that
Boskalis says it will continue with all of Smit’s activities and maintain the
Smit brand.
In contrast, with last September’s plan, Boskalis was only going to keep
Smit’s heavy lift, transport and salvage arm. Two other divisions – towage
and operating oil & gas terminals were to be sold-off.
Boskalis CEO Peter Berdowski said, “Combining our companies creates
a Dutch maritime player of a global scale. This merger fits excellently with
out strategy aimed at reinforcing and expanding our maritime services.”
The merger is being supported in principle by both companies’
Management and Supervisory Boards. However, Smit has appointed
RBS as a financial advisor, and says it will take a view on the for
€ 60 (US$ 89.40) per share level of Boskalis’ offer at a later date.
Notwithstanding this, shareholders representing 44% of Smit’s
ownership have accepted the offer.
D
QATAR
SWITZERLAND Holcim’s sales for
the third quarter of the year stood at
CHF 5.69 billion (US$ 5.75 billion),
a –17.6% fall from the figure of
CHF 6.91 billion (US$ 6.98 billion)
achieved in the same period last year.
However, earnings before interest, tax,
depreciation and amortisation (EBIDTA)
were down just –5.9% to CHF 1.47
billion (US$ 1.48 billion).
Bouygues wins Doha West Bay contract
A
consortium
comprising
Bouygues, Midmac Contracting
Co and Aljaber Engineering
has won the QAR 4.75 billion
(US$ 1.4 billion), 42-month
contract to construct a massive
real estate project in Doha, Qatar
for Barwa Real Estate. Situated
in Doha’s new West Bay business
district, the project involves
the construction of nine office
buildings of between 18 and 52
storeys, a 400 room 5-star hotel, a
shopping centre, conference venue
and mosque, as well as parking and
infrastructure.
Exchange rates: November 2009
Value of 1:
Symbol
Australian Dollar
AU$
Brazilian Real
BRL
British Pound
UK£
Chinese Yuan
CNY
Euro
€
Indian Rupee
INR
Japanese Yen
YEN
Mexican Peso
MXN
Russian Ruble
RUR
Saudi Riyal
SAR
South African Rand ZAR
South Korean Won KRW
Swiss Franc
CHF
US Dollar
US$
example US$ 1 = AU$ 1.07
AU$
0.63
1.8
0.157
1.6
0.023
0.0120
0.083
0.037
0.286
0.144
0.0009
1.06
1.07
BRL
1.59
UK£
0.556
0.348
CNY
6.37
4.00
11.5
MXN RUR SAR
12.05 27.0 3.50
7.58
16.9 2.22
2.87
21.7
47.6 6.33
0.250 0.0870
1.90
4.20 0.549
2.55
0.89 10.20
19.2
43.5 5.62
0.037 0.013 0.148 0.014
0.281 0.621 0.0813
0.0190 0.0067 0.0770 0.0075 0.52
0.1456 0.323 0.0420
0.132 0.046 0.526 0.052 3.56 6.87
2.22 0.289
0.059 0.021 0.238 0.023 1.61
3.1
0.45
0.131
0.45 0.158 1.82 0.178 12.3 23.8
3.46
7.65
0.23
0.08 0.92
0.09
6.22
12
1.75
3.86 0.51
0.0015 0.00052 0.0059 0.00058 0.040 0.077 0.011 0.025 0.0033
1.69 0.588 6.76 0.662 45.7 88.3
12.8
28.4 3.72
1.71 0.595 6.83 0.669 46.2 89.2
13
28.7 3.75
0.625
0.392
1.12
0.098
INR
43.5
27.0
76.9
6.76
71.4
YEN
83
52.6
149
13.0
133
1.9
ZAR
6.94
4.35
12.5
1.087
11.11
0.161
0.0833
0.571
0.259
1.96
0.0064
7.35
7.42
KRW CHF
US$
1075 0.943 0.935
667 0.592 0.585
1923 1.70
1.68
169 0.148 0.146
1724 1.51
1.49
25.0 0.0219 0.0216
13.0 0.0113 0.0112
89
0.078 0.0769
40.0 0.0352 0.0348
303 0.269 0.267
156 0.136 0.135
0.00088 0.0009
1141
0.990
1153 1.01
Terex says it will try to return its
Construction division to profit
after failing to find a buyer for
the business. Chairman and CEO
Ron DeFeo said, “It is going to
be difficult in 2010 to get the
construction business to break
even. There are no real strategic
alternatives at the moment.” he
said. “Frankly, our first priority
now is to fix the business ourselves.”
JAPAN
China boost
Komatsu’s construction equipment
sales for the first half of the fiscal
year came to JPY 570 billion (US$
6.23 billion), a -45.8% decline on
the April to September period last
year. Group sales came to JPY 646
billion (US$ 7.07 billion), and the
company made a net profit of JPY
8.2 billion (US$ 90 million).
The only region where sales
grew over the six-month period
was China. Here Komatsu saw a
+2.9% rise in revenues to JPY 105
billion (US$ 1.14 billion). Indeed,
the company said June saw a new
record for monthly demand in
construction equipment.
RUSSIA
Strabag victory
The
Russian
Anti-monopoly
Commission has rejected a petition
by the Moscow Building Authority
to have Strabag’s operating licence
in the country revoked.
Strabag has been under some
pressure in Russia of late after the
Moscow Building Authority blamed
the company for a roof collapse in
a newly built underground garage.
The company also had two of
its offices raided last month over
alleged tax evasion.
Following the Commission’s
ruling, Strabag CEO, Hans Peter
Haselsteiner said, “We have been
active in Russia for 19 years. We
have survived the Ruble crisis, the
political turmoil of the nineties
and various attacks by mafia-like
organisations. We will survive this
media campaign as well. We know
from where it was launched.”
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INTERVIEW
Copenhagen cement
Copenhagen
cement
As the world descends on Copenhagen for the 15th UN Climate Change Conference,
what is the cement industry doing to lessen its’ carbon footprint? Chris Sleight spoke
to Cement Sustainability Initiative programme director Dr Howard Klee.
his month will see politicians, businesses, scientists,
non-government organisations and all manner of other
stakeholders descend on Copenhagen, Denmark for the
United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference.
It will be the 15th time the 192 countries that have signed up to
the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC) have met following the establishment of this treaty
at a summit in Rio, Brazil in 1992.
The key focus of these annual meetings is of course on emissions
of greenhouse gasses, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2). It is
the build-up of these gasses in the earth’s atmosphere that are
thought to be causing the earth’s temperature to rise.
At first glance, the construction industry does not seem to be
a prime CO2 emitting culprit compared to transport or energyhungry manufacturing processes. However, the production of
cement releases huge amounts of this gas into the atmosphere –
not just through the energy consumed in cement kilns, but also
from the chemical reaction that takes place within them. In fact
for every tonne of cement clinker manufactured, almost the same
mass of CO2 is released into the atmosphere.
After water, cement is the most widely used material on the
planet, and in the region of 2.5 billion tonnes is manufactured
every year. Even if the most efficient kilns were used everywhere
in the world that would still equate to more than 2 billion tonnes
of CO2.
Not surprising then that the sector is being targeted to cut
its emissions. But what is unusual about the cement sector is
that it is the industry itself that is taking the lead through the
Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI), which is organised
under the auspices of the World Business Council for
Sustainable
Sust
s ainable Development (WBCSD) and includes the
‘household names’ in the cement industry – the likes
of Lafarge, Holcim, Cemex and so on.
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CSI programme
director Dr
Howard Klee.
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“Frankly, given the size of the
problem, we’re going to need all
the options we can dream up.”
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Copenhagen cement
CO2 accounting
One of the most important initiatives to come out of the CSI in
recent years has been its ‘Getting the Numbers Right’ project,
which has seen solid and credible statistics gathered on cement
production and emissions, to help the industry find the best way
to reduce CO2.
But even with this data available, it is a complex challenge due
to different laws and policies in place on emissions in different
parts of the world. This is why the WBCSD is advocating
what it describes as a ‘Sectoral Approach’, which is to say that
cement companies will take the lead internationally with the best
technologies, but work within the national and regional policy
frameworks they find in different parts of the world.
CSI programme director Dr Howard Klee explained further,
“One reason for this sectoral approach was to come up with
policies that would engage emerging economies. Today about
80% of the world’s cement is produced in emerging economies.
We need to have a system that does not penalise emerging
economies, but allows them to participate,” he said
He continued, “Clearly the policy that produces the most
emission reductions is having a cap (on CO2 emissions) in place
globally, but more than 50% of the world says they’re not going
to do that. We just didn’t think that was practical at this stage maybe further down the road it could work.”
But one concern that has been voiced is that this scenario of
limits on carbon in only one or two regions of the world will lead
to a phenomenon called ‘carbon leakage’. The worry is that it will
be cheaper to produce cement outside such tightly controlled
areas and then ship it in, undercutting local producers that have
to pay extra to emit CO2.
Besides the question of fairness, this would be counterproductive
on a global level. Not only would the transportation of cement
add unnecessary CO2, but it may also come from less energy
efficient plants.
Dr Klee said, “It’s a legitimate concern. Cement is traded
internationally and if the carbon price differences get to be
large enough between different parts of the world you’ll drive
that. All you need to do is match the marginal production
cost plus transportation, and at the moment transportation is
awfully cheap. There are lots of empty ships sitting around at the
moment, although three years ago that was not the case.
“We need to have a system that does not penalise
emerging economies, but allows them to participate.”
“The modelling we did said that if you had a cap in place in
Europe and the rest of the world did nothing, you would see
30% to 40% of cement production come from outside Europe.”
“Part of the sectoral approach is to combine with those policies
that address that issue. In Europe for example the difference
between (carbon) allocations that are free against auctioning
makes a huge difference. Allowance allocations that are free
would more or less dissolve the problem of leakage because it’s
much less expensive – you don’t have to put all the money out
upfront.”
China
This is all very well, but the key player in reducing emissions from
cement production is China. About half the world’s cement is
manufactured in China, and Dr Klee admits that at the moment
it is a big gap, although he sees changes afoot.
“We’re about to get several Chinese members into the CSI
– certainly by the end of the year. That will certainly boost
coverage, because at the moment we’re limited to the operations
of the international members of the CSI, which represents only
about 5% of production.
It may be a black hole at the moment in terms of statistics, but
Dr Klee said there was still reason to believe the industry was
improving its standards.
“One of the biggest, most obvious problems is the scale. Lots
and lots of companies – it’s a very fragmented industry. The
Chinese have been consolidating it over the last few years, and
they’ve also been shutting down plants over the last two years.
Last year they closed something like 65 million tonnes of
capacity, and they actually tore down the old plants – so they’re
serious. This year the number is more like 100 million tonnes,
so those two numbers combined are close to the total capacity
in Europe.
“So they are moving, and they are building new plants that
are much better than the old ones. There is a movement from
small vertical shaft kilns which have no emission controls and
are relatively inefficient to larger, typical,
state of the art plants,” he said.
Copenhagen outcome?
Speaking to Dr Klee, it is clear he is
convinced the industry is moving in
the right direction, and that the sectoral
approach the CSI is advocating will be the
best way forward.
However, he is not ruling out
other policies, and his hope from the
Copenhagen meeting is for a pragmatic
approach. “We would like to see a
framework put in place that includes a
menu of different mechanisms, and some
of the details fleshed out about how they
could fit together,” he said.
In conclusion, Dr Klee added, “Frankly,
given the size of the problem, we’re
going to need all the options we can
dream up.”
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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Latin recovery
Latin recovery
Although not on a par with Asia, Latin America’s construction markets will grow
faster than the world average over the coming years. Scott Hazelton reports.
he economic outlook for Latin America
has improved in the past quarter in
tandem with better prospects for the global
economy. The rise in commodity prices from their
trough in the first quarter of 2009 have been key
to this, although actual demand (volume) for
Latin American exports remains subdued.
In Brazil, the second quarter of the year marked
the end of a relatively short-lived recession, from
the fourth quarter of 2008 through the first
quarter of 2009. It was not investment that led
the recovery, but rather private consumption,
which was largely encouraged by government
subsidies and tax breaks.
Other countries such as Peru, Colombia, and
Panama are set to post positive growth rates in
the third quarter of the year after relatively mild
recessions. A further group, including Chile will
emerge from a tougher period, but the general
outlook is one of recovery.
There are however risks that may derail the
expected expansion. Most are related to external
factors such as the potential deceleration of the
Chinese economy, which would not only bring
down commodity prices again, but would also
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translate into lower demand, lowering Latin
American exports. Similar risks are also present in
the US and European economies.
On the fiscal side, improved public finances
during the boom years allowed the governments
to execute counter-cyclical policies (i.e. fiscal
stimulus) during the worst of the crisis, but this
help from the governments will wane in 2010.
On the positive side, inflation remains low,
so there will be no need to withdraw stimulus
spending quickly because of spiralling prices.
Strong fundamentals
On a positive note, the majority of countries in the
region have robust and well-capitalised financial
systems that are not burdened by the ‘toxic assets’
that continue to drag on developed world banks.
Also, non-performing loans represent only a
very small fraction of total loans, most of which
are fully covered by loan-loss reserves, making
systemic risk very low.
Growth in domestic credit is expected to fuel
consumption and investment, although IHS
Global Insight does not expect to see growth
rates on a par with the 2003 to 2008 boom.
Investment should return to the region in the
coming quarters and will become the major
driver of the upturn.
Most central banks in the region have completed
the expansionary cycle and are not expected to cut
interest rates further. Nevertheless, the positive
effects on consumption and investment will still
be present through the first half of 2010.
Construction growth
The strongest growth in the medium term will be
in Panama, although the size of the construction
market is relatively small. Investment related to
the expansion of the Panama Canal remains the
key driver – not just work on the waterway itself,
but also commercial and industrial structures and
associated infrastructure.
In terms of size, by far the largest market in the
region is Brazil. It is a country that many consider
to have great potential, but which has not been
realised to date. However, there are strong reasons
to believe this is changing.
First, its fiscal and monetary situations are
better than ever before. Second, the discovery
of offshore oil will attract foreign investment,
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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Latin recovery
Construction growth forecasts – 2008 to 2011
while the future oil revenues should provide
the financial underpinning for a prolonged
expansion.
Of course, the award of the Olympic Games
will create investment around the host city of Rio
in both the venues and supporting infrastructure.
There may also be investment in commercial
buildings and even residential structures to make
the city attractive to the cameras of the world.
Indeed, this year’s energy blackout in Brazil
(which spread to neighbouring countries), while
a short-term embarrassment, will certainly trigger
investments in upgrading utilities.
Venezuela’s situation is enviable in that its
massive energy reserves allow for considerable
construction activity. However, the ‘resource
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Argentina
Colombia
Peru
Venezuela
2009
Recognised as the most consistently accurate
forecasting company in the world, IHS Global
Insight has over 3800 clients in industry, finance,
and government with revenues in excess of
US$ 80 million, 600 employees, and 23 offices in
13 countries covering North and South America,
Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
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this article or Global Insights’ services, visit
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2010
nationalism’ of the Chavez government and
the accompanying disregard for the integrity
of private property make investment a risky
proposition, which reduces the potential for
growth. While Venezuela will recover from
recession in 2010, growth will be tepid, with a
stronger advance in 2011 as the global recovery
takes hold and oil prices start to climb again.
Argentina and Colombia will experience a
more prolonged slowdown, and Colombia could
be hindered even into 2011. For Argentina,
lower commodity prices and weaker demand for
exports have reduced fiscal revenues and reduced
the ability of the government to stimulate the
economy.
2011
Brazil
Panama
2012
More worrisome, the financial system has
become more cautious in its lending as nonperforming loans are increasing, making it more
difficult for firms to find adequate financing.
Similar issues exist for Colombia, but they are
compounded by the break-up of commercial
relations with neighbouring Venezuela, which will
impose additional pressure on the manufacturing
sector, particularly automotive.
As a region, South America is set to outpace
world construction growth in the coming years.
While not meeting the performance of Asia,
the region will still manage compound growth
approaching +10% over the next five years,
roughly twice the expected global growth.
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SITE REPORT
Clean power
Preparing the sides of the
1.2 million m3 storage
reservoir for installation
of the waterproof membrane.
With low fossil fuel
Clean
reserves and an increasing
reliance on imported
natural gas the Chilean
government is expanding
its hydro-electric
power (HEP) generating
capabilities. One of the
largest projects currently
under construction is the
US$ 350 million, 158 MW
La Confluencia. Richard
High reports.
ocated in the pristine Tinguiririca Valley in the Andes, La
Confluencia is 1430 m above sea level (ASL) and 150 km
south of the capital Santiago. La Confluencia will draw its
water from three rivers – the Tinguiririca, Portillo and Azufre,
which in turn are fed by rainwater, melting snow and glacial ice.
Keeping this wilderness in a pristine state is a high priority
for the Chilean government, the project’s owners Tinguiririca
Energia and the Constructora Hochtief-Tecsa (CHT) joint
venture delivering the project. Tinguiririca Energia has also set
up the Tinguiririca Participa initiative, which has already funded
nearly 100 community projects in environmental protection,
health and education.
The site itself is run to the ISO 14000 environmental
management standard and there are also other measures imposed
by CHT to ensure its work and workforce leave the valley as
close to its original state as possible. “No structure on the site
will be higher than 15 m,” said Axel Paul, general manager for
CHT, “which will reduce the visual impact of the project once
it’s complete.
“No one was displaced and as La Confluencia is a run-of-river
project there is very little impact on the environment – no huge
lake, for example. In fact when the project is complete all that will
be visible is the reservoir and power house,” he added.
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Tunnels and spillways
La Confluencia is being developed by Tinguiririca Energia, which
consists of Australian renewable energy company Pacific Hydro
and Norway’s SN Power. It is designed to work at full capacity
from November to March and will supply 120000 people
with power.
Sandvik’s technicians check one of the six Sandvik DT 720C jumbos working
at La Confluencia between blasts.
Hochtief and Tecsa started work in October 2007 on a 70:30
basis providing engineering, procurement and construction. This
includes the design and construction of a powerhouse, installation
of two Francis-type Turbines, and some 22 km of tunnels and two
river diversions.
La Confluencia consists of two main intakes, five secondary
intakes with a desander and conveyance systems that divert
river water to the surface powerhouse. It is situated upstream of
another HEP project, La Higuera, which is also being developed
by the Tinguiririca Energia.
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Clean power
35 m2 low-pressure tunnel that joins the surge chamber above the
powerhouse.
Both the Tinguiririca and Portillo branch tunnels will terminate
at a 250 m-high, 4.2 m diameter concrete lined vertical shaft that
continues with a high pressure tunnel, which is concrete lined
before narrowing to a steel lined, 350 m-long, 3.1 m-diameter
tunnel that delivers the water to the open-air powerhouse at high
pressure.
p
power
Drilling rights
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Pumping concrete inside the
powerhouse before installation of
two Francis Turbines.
The two are designed to operate in cascade,
d with
i h a combined
bi d
generating capacity of about 1400 GWh per year. However, they
can also operate independently should it be necessary to close
either for repairs and maintenance.
The Portillo branch comprises a low weir and spillway on
the Portillo River at 1465 m ASL. Water will pass through
a desander and a short open channel before entering a
12 km-long low-pressure tunnel that runs to a surge chamber
above the powerhouse at the confluence of the Azufre and
Tinguiririca rivers.
The Tinguiririca branch consists of a low diversion weir and
spillway across the Tinguiririca River at 1460 m ASL. This will
divert partial flows through a desander and a short open channel
to a 1.2 million m3 storage reservoir.
From there the water will travel through a 9.3 km-long,
From left to right:
Axel Paul, general
manager, CHT,
Otto Krahan, plant
and equipment
manager,
CHT, Felix
Olguin, project
supervisor,
Sandvik
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As
ssedimentary, volcanic and intrusive rock
oof a highly variable nature, it has not
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oof certainty what rock conditions would
bbe encountered. This has meant relatively
sslow progress, although at the time of iC ’s
vvisit the project was about 70% complete,
well ahead of schedule.
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rrock around the powerhouse, said Otto
Krahan, CHT’s plant and equipment
K
manager. Three Sandvik DC301R drilling
m
rrigs, which arrived on site in September
22008, were used to drill 3.5 m-deep, 38
aand 64 mm diameter holes with Sandvik
R32 bits.
R
Stabilisation was complete by the time
the six Sandvik DT 720C jumbos began
th
drilling on a combined total of 12 fronts
d
in the tunnels and surge chamber. They
aare fitted with two drilling booms capable
oof drilling across a 70 m2 cross section
(7
( m-high by 11 m-wide), while the third
is used as an inspection cage to increase
progress
on the job.
p
They are mainly
i l equipped with 45 mm diameter Sandvik
R32 drilling tools fitted with nine-button RT300 bits, which
are sharpened on site by one of the 16 Sandvik technicians.
Sandik has two containers on site for storage and administration,
with an additional project supervisor – Felix Olguin – and one
administrative person. The technicians work one of three eight
hour shifts, with 10 days on, three days off.
There are two blasts on each front per day, if the rock conditions
allow, and in each of the two main tunnels the DC300 rigs follow
the DT 720Cs carrying out rock bolting, of which there are five
types. Once this is complete the tunnels walls are shotcreted,
although Mr Paul said CHT tried to avoid this where possible.
“Like any other partnership our working relationship is
based on trust,” said Mr Olguin. “CHT trusts us to deliver
our products when they are needed and we trust them to
continue the relationship on other
projects.”
And so far, added Mr Paul, the
relationship is working well. “We’ve been
very pleased with the availability of the
rigs, which is well above 95%. Of course
there are the usual stoppages on a job of
this size, but I’ve been surprised at how
easily the rigs are handling the workload,”
he added.
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including more pictures and video, visit
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REGIONAL REPORT: LATIN AMERICA
Boosting Brazil
Boosting Brazil
Construction activity in Brazil will be boosted by a major overhaul of the
country’s infrastructure in preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and
2016 Olympics. Becca Wilkins reports.
razil is facing a huge infrastructure regeneration challenge
ahead of hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the
2016 Olympic Games.
The country’s airports, roads and railways as well as the sporting
arenas themselves will either be upgraded or re-developed
making Brazil the hot spot for future construction activity in
Latin America.
Between US$ 16 billion and US$ 48 billion of investment
is needed to improve Brazil’s infrastructure to prepare for the
2014 World Cup according to a report by UK Trade and
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It’s all to play for, infrastructure opportunities
in Brazil: FIFA World Cup 2014, UKTI highlights the
Government’s existing accelerated growth plan (PAC), aimed at
Governmen
stimulating infrastructure development and boosting economic
expansion.
programme will allocate around US$ 332 billion between
The program
2010 and an additional US$ 200 billion post-2010. By
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support the delivery of the World Cup 2014.
projects to su
Airports
A key focus for Brazil as it prepares to accommodate the two
huge sporting
sportin events is the modernisation and extension of its
airports.
This map of Brazil shows the locations
locat
of the FIFA 2014 World Cup host cities.
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Boosting Brazil
Infraero, the Government agency which operates the country’s
airports is investing around US$ 2.3 billion over the next
four years to expand and modernise the terminals in readiness
for 2014.
São Paulo’s Congonhas airport has already been renovated
as part of Infraero’s programme and around US$ 1.6 billion is
expected to be invested in building a new terminal and runway
at Campinas airport, also in São Paulo.
Another major airport project is in Natal in the far North East
of Brazil, which will be built and operated as a private- public
partnership (PPP).
Rachel Dias Azevedo, infrastructure and sports sector manager
for UKTI Brazil told iC, “The main thing in terms of investment
and budget as well as in terms of importance and impact of the
World Cup (and afterwards the Olympics) is going to be airports.
“Airports are the most expensive projects and the most
problematic because they are really old and really small and
people in Brazil haven’t historically travelled by air so it’s been
a new phenomenon in the last 10 years and it will just keep
growing,” she said.
Faith Quigley, Brazil specialist for UKTI, said long distances
between the 12 World Cup host cities present huge transport
challenges, not least for airport infrastructure.
“Air travel will be the main transport method for most of the
World Cup fans in 2014. The number of passengers using the air
network is expected to double during the month of the World
Cup from about 4 million to about 8 million but demand for air
travel in general is increasing in Brazil at a rate of around +5% a
year so any investment is beneficial in the long term development
of Brazil as well.”
Infraero does not have the resources required
to maintain and regenerate the airports if
current growth levels are sustained. Therefore,
the Government is looking at alternative
models to attract private investment, including
privatisation, concessions and public-private
partnerships PPPs.
Urban transport
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Ms Quigley said one of the key challenges for
Brazil ahead of the World Cup and Olympic
Games is to improve the country’s urban
transport systems, which as well as airports
includes railways, ports and roads.
She added the Government’s ‘PAC da Copa’
will address this issue and although funding has
not yet been agreed proposals suggest more than
US$ 16 billion could be invested in this area
during the next few years.
The Government has committed to improve
the rail network via the PAC programme which
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Boosting Brazil
Irrigation project
JCB excavators help improve water supply
fleet of 16 JCB excavators are helping to irrigate and
improve residential water supplies to an arid part of
North East Brazil.
The project is set to benefit up to 12 million people who are
often affected by intermittent water supplies in the State of
Pernambuco.
São Paulo-based Encalso is using 20 tonne JS200 and 33 tonne
JS330 tracked excavators to create more than 724 km of channels
and holding ponds. This is in preparation for the construction of
concrete irrigation ditches which will run off the São Francisco
River, Brazil’s third largest river, to help supply water to expanding
cities in the area and to irrigate the land.
A
has allocated around US$ 4.1 billion mainly to
the freight sector until 2010. Meanwhile, the
Rio to São Paulo high speed rail link will require
US$ 18 billion of capital investment. She added
cash is also being injected into São Paulo’s
metro system with three lines currently under
construction and another six in development
including a project to construct an express link
to the international airport. Currently none of
the major airports in Brazil have rail links to the
city centres that they serve.
New metros are also in the planning stages
in Porte Allegre and Belo Horizonte and other
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Boosting Brazil
Complex site
Hydro-electric power project boasts five jobsites
ue to start operations in 2011, the US$ 935 million Simplício Hydroslectric Power
(HEP) project, on the Paraíba do Sul River on the border of the municipalities of
Sapucaia and Três Rios, will be the second largest hydroelectric power plant in the
State of Rio de Janeiro. (The largest is Usina Nilo Peçanha, near the city of Piraí).
With a generating capacity of 333.7 MW it consists of two HEP projects, the 28 MW
Anta HEP and the 305.7 MW Simplício HEP, which is being constructed by the Construtora
Norberto Odebrecht (50%) and Construtora Andrade Gutierrez (50%) Joint Venture.
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the Latin American market at the M&T Expo held in São Paulo,
Brazil earlier this year.
government has said that rather than
spend any of its funds on this they will
prioritise the infrastructure projects
which will benefit the country in the
long term.
“So it’s likely the financing of the stadia
projects will mostly be PPPs between the
state government and private investors,
although some of the stadia are privately
owned,” Ms Quigley said.
Meanwhile, Ms Dias Azevedo said, “I
think in terms of infrastructure in general
the stadia is what everyone looks at
because that’s what football is about, but
it will only take about 15% of the total
investment.”
Olympic links
systems such as Trans and light rail, which are fairly new to
Brazil, are becoming more popular, Ms Quigley added.
Stadiums
According to Ms Quigley the Fédération Internationale de
Football Association (FIFA) said that none of the stadiums in
Brazil would be suitable to stage 2014 World Cup matches in
their current state.
Stadiums will be located in 12 host cities including
Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Cuiabá, Curitiba, Fortaleza, Manaus,
Natal, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and
São Paulo.
“Three new stadia are going to be built and most of the
others will undergo major structural work, most needing new
or extended roofs, improved media and executive facilities and
larger parking areas,” she added.
About US$ 2.4 billion is expected to be spent renovating
and constructing the new stadiums for the World Cup but the
Many of the stadiums and associated
infrastructure built for the World
Cup will of course benefit the 2016
Olympic Games.
The Maracanã stadium in Rio
will undergo a major refurbishment
for the World Cup, costing around
US$ 252 million but it will also stage the opening and closing
ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Meanwhile, around US$ 3.4 billion will be invested in the Rio’s
transport network – a rapid bus system will be built around the
city as well as a new metro line which will link the city centre to
Barra, where the Olympic and Paralympic Village will be located.
The Olympic training centre will incorporate two existing
venues which were built for the 2007 Pan American games,
also held in Brazil, as well as a number of new facilities for the
2016 Games.
The existing João Havelange stadium, the Olympic athletics
venue, will also be renovated and its capacity increased from
45000 to 60000. Meanwhile, the Deodoro region to the north
of the city will be regenerated and will become home to the new
‘X Park, a sports complex that will combine various Olympic
disciplines with more modern ‘extreme’ sports and this is hoped
to be part of the legacy of the Games.
“In terms of sport and infrastructure Brazil really is the place to
be for the next 10 years,” Ms Quigley said.
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CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
In the mix
A Zoomlion
ZLJ5261THB
four section,
37 m, Z boom
truck mounted
pump has
become the
first Chinese
concrete
pump to start
operating in
Greece.
In the mix
Developments in concrete mixing technology are
cutting production times and reducing consumption
of both energy and cement. Steve Skinner reports
on the impetus for speed set against a need for
concrete excellence.
his year’s SAIE exhibition in Italy was note-worthy for the
number of new concrete mixing and batching plants on
show. From innovative new systems to enhanced versions of
existing technology, SAIE demonstrated that equipment behind
the production of concrete is evolving at a pace.
Armando Chillon unveiled its new range of single shaft concrete
mixers. Ideally suited to precast and ready mix applications as
well as large scale on-site production, the AC mixers are capable
of mixing up to 5 m3 of concrete in just 30 seconds.
At the heart of the mixers is a belt-driven solid steel input shaft
to which two helical shovels are attached. At 20 rpm, the shovels
turn the material 40 times in 30 seconds to achieve a fast yet
high quality mix in which water content is continually measured
with a microwave probe.
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With limited moving parts and the incorporation of a cast
iron liner designed with a lifespan throughput of 1 million m3,
the AC range discharges mixed concrete in under 10 seconds
through a hydraulically operated gate.
In situations where drum cleaning might be required between
batches, Chillon also has an optional 10 nozzle high pressure
automatic cleaning system for the AC range.
Partner in the company, Lisa Chillon told iC, “This new mixing
technology is available to both manufacturers of batching plants
and to end users. The Chillon AC mixer is extremely strong
mechanically and requires a much lower power motor than
alternative mixing systems, so is kinder to the environment and
is cost efficient to operate.”
Officine Piccini used the show to launch its new four strong
series of concrete batching and mixing plants featuring capacities
of between 30 and 120 m3. Customer care representative
Marianna Martucci told iC, “We used to manufacture bespoke
plants, but we noticed that demand usually fell in the same areas
so we decided to produce a standard series.
“The new series represents easy to use simple batching plants
with all components manufactured by Piccini. We are confident
that a standard offering suits the current market demands,” she
said.
O. Cuoghi launched its concrete high technology turbo
(CHTT) mixer for the production of cement paste.
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In the mix
Meka’s new C20 batching plant fits in a 12 m container and can be set up in less
than a day on level compact ground.
Euromecc’s new Euromobil4 Fast 100 is a three element
modular mobile mixing and batching plant featuring a 100 m3
per hour capacity.
At the heart of Armando Chillon’s
single-shaft mixers is a belt driven
solid iron input shaft to which two
helical shovels are attached, turning
the material 40 times in 30 seconds.
Technical and commercial manager,
Salvatore Roccaforte said, “The CHTT
mixer can be combined with an existing
dry batching plant to convert it into a full
wet concrete plant.
“This system saves on cement yet the
concrete is extremely consistent and has better flowability over
dry mix,” he told iC.
Paste
Mixing takes place under pressure, while additional disturbers
are mounted within the drum to add turbulence to improve
the mix. The CHTT mixer is equipped with a 45 kW electric
centrifugal pump and the drum sits on electronic weight sensors
for accurate batching.
“We believe that through mixing cement paste with this
system a producer can achieve a better class slump from the
same quantities of materials,” said Mr Roccaforte.
The mixer features four water jets that operate at 200 bar to
clean the drum automatically after each batch, and the water
is kept within the system to act as the batching water for the
next cycle.
Mr Roccaforte told iC, “Another significant advantage of this
system is that it uses up to -75% less energy than classic planetary
or twin-shaft mixers while producing more homogeneous
concrete with better mechanical properties.”
The CHTT mixer features the capacity to produce 12 m3
batches in six minutes, including loading and cleaning, so has a
maximum throughput of 120 m3 per hour.
Kimera, a division of the Socage Group, showed its truck
mounted batching and mixing plant at SAIE. Featuring an
output capacity of 60 m3 per hour, the unit mixes a cement
paste, which is in turn mixed with aggregate, a process that takes
just 20 seconds for an 8 m3 batch.
Engineering manager at Kimera, Danilo Maffei told iC, “This
unit is ideal for long distance and urban construction where a
traditional drum mixer would be impractical. It also suits hot
climates such as the Middle East and South America because the
concrete is only mixed when it’s needed.”
Featuring four 800 l water tanks, the 40 tonne truck can be
loaded with 12 m3 of aggregates and 5 tonnes of cement, yet
with its continuous flow capability and low regulated height can
also be fed with materials transported separately.
“This system is particularly ecologically friendly because
there’s no footprint and operators only
mix the exact quantity that’s needed.
Furthermore, because the unit’s fully
mobile, operators don’t need to worry
about obtaining planning permission to
set-up on site,” said Mr Maffei.
Following the launch, Kimera is already
designing a smaller unit to fit a twin axle
truck in the 9 to 11 tonne range.
Beyond SAIE, Ammann’s Amix twinshaft paddle mixer features an optimised
plate design and has been designed with
wear resistant coatings on the feeder
lining, mixing arms and blades to prolong
service intervals and reduce operating costs.
Marketing assistant Marion Ciaffoni said, “Ecology and safety
are key aspects in new product development here at Ammann.
Furthermore, to address a growing demand for high capacity
plants that can be easily relocated, we are now working on the
expansion of our range to include a semi-mobile plant featuring
a large volume Amix mixer.”
BHS –Sonthofen has extended its range of mixers to suit
advanced concrete recipes and enable its systems to be configured
more precisely to mix designs.
Managing director, Chrsitof Kemmann told iC, “Most
recently we launched a twin-shaft batch mixer with two opposite
mixing arms to introduce more shear forces into the mix. This
>
Two Liebherr Betomix concrete mixing plants featuring three RIM-M 1.5 ring – pan
mixers equipped with mechanical agitators and featuring rapid discharge have
started operation at a precast factory in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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In the mix
has proved particularly useful with mixes such as ultra high
performance concrete (UHPC) featuring high quantities of fine
materials and a high proportion of chemical additives.”
BHS –Sonthofen also introduced a concept for increasing the
efficiency of dry batching plants, through the addition of a small
continuous mixer to reduce dust and enhance the saturation of
the cement.
“By adding the small continuous mixer, a producer can premix the cement, water and additives before discharging into
the truck mixer,” he said. “This makes better use of the cement
which is then mixed with the aggregate in the truck mixer.”
Extreme placing
At the Parbati hydroelectric stage II
project in the State of Himachal Pradesh
in northern India, contractor GammonIndia is using Schwing-Stetter equipment
for the batching, transit and pumping
of 7000 m3 of 25 Mpa concrete for the
back-filling of two pressure tunnels.
Each tunnel measures 1550 m in length
with a diameter of 3.5 m and both cover
a vertical drop of 750 m.
O. Cuoghi’s new concrete high
technology turbo (CHTT) mixer
has been designed to produce
cement paste and has a maximum
throughput of 120 m3 per hour.
Mecbo debuted its MB24L Lineare truck
mounted mixer pump with a 24 m boom
at SAIE. The offset of the boom means
the outriggers only protrude on one side
giving an operating width of just 3.7 m.
To cope with the enormous pressures
on the first tunnel, a Schwing SP4000S
long stroke concrete pump with electric
drive was connected to a heavy duty
125 mm concrete pipeline featuring
a wall thickness of 8.8 mm, slimming
down to 7.1 mm for the upper reaches.
The pressure in the pipeline was constantly monitored using
pressure gauges on the pump and in the line. “During the last
concrete pour, over the full record breaking vertical climb of
715 m, the pressure in the pipeline registered 220 bar, with the
Schwing rock valve resisting a weight of 43 tonnes of concrete,”
said a Schwing spokesperson. “With the SP4000S running at
eight strokes per minute Gammon-India was able to pump
12 m3 per hour.”
With the first tunnel now completed, the pump and pipeline
are being installed in the second tunnel, with completion
scheduled for the summer of 2010.
In western China, at an altitude of 3380 m above sea level, two
Putzmeister SPM 500 PC concrete wet spray machines are being
used to wet-shotcrete two 32.6 km long railway tunnels being
driven through the Guanjiao Mountains.
With temperatures as low as -36° C and atmospheric pressure
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In the mix
Kimera’s truck mounted batching and mixing unit mixes a cement paste, which is in
turn mixed with aggregate, a process that takes just 20 seconds for an 8 m3 batch.
Two Putzmeister SPM 500 PC concrete wet spray machines
are being used to wet-shotcrete two 32.6 km long railway
tunnels being driven through the Guanjiao Mountains in China.
reduced by -33% as a result of the altitude, site workers have
experienced shortness of breath, exhaustion, headaches and
nausea. Despite the effects on the workforce, a Putzmeister
spokesman said the compressor output of the shotcrete units
had remained at 100%, and while the low static pressure had
a minimal effect on pump suction, the units were still able to
maintain a delivery rate of 30 m3 per hour.
The tunnel project valued at RBM 2.5 billion (US$ 366
million) is scheduled for completion in 2012 and will complete
the link between Xining, capital of the Qinghai Province, and
the city of Golmud.
Pumping
Also in China, Zoomlion has launched its new generation
56 m, six section RZ boom truck mounted pump on a four axle
chassis. Featuring a 56 m vertical and 51 m horizontal reach, the
new unit is the result of the technology amalgamation following
the Zoomlion and Cifa merger according to a Zoomlion
statement.
A smaller Zoomlion ZLJ5261THB four section, 37 m,
Z boom truck mounted pump has become the first Chinese
concrete pump to start operations in Greece. Mounted on a
Mercedes chassis with X style hydraulic outriggers at the Spanos
factory in Thessalonika, the unit features automatic energy
The Flame Towers in Baku, Azerbaijan are being constructed using formwork
from Doka including 182 SKE 50 automatic climbers and eight SKE 100 automatic
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saving, boom vibration reduction, automatic anti-pipeline
blocking and intelligent self-diagnostics.
As well as Rexroth hydraulic pumps, HBC proportional
remote control and a Brevini gear motor, the ZLJ5261THB
also features hard faced and carbide wear parts, easy to service
multi-piece piston cups, a high pressure water pump, pneumatic
lubrication and hard chromed concrete cylinders.
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Following the success of its wireless dowel pin drill in the US, Minnich has had the
system CE certified so that European customers can now enjoy the same benefits.
Dynapac’s new Racoon+ poker drive
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In the mix
Concrete
Equipment manufacturers
At the Parbati hydroelectric stage II project in the State of Himachal Pradesh in
northern India, a Schwing SP4000S long stroke concrete pump with electric drive
pumped 25 Mpa concrete to a world record height of 715 m.
At the SAIE show in Italy, Mecbo launched its new 5 tonne
Cingolo concrete pump featuring the company’s hydraulic
Pulsar ‘S’ valve. Capable of pumping up to 40 m3 per hour, the
track mounted Cingolo is self-propelled and with dimensions of
1.6 m by 4.3 m, and a height of 2.5 m, has been designed for
easy movement around sites.
Also at SAIE, Mecbo debuted its MB24L Lineare truck
mounted mixer pump with a three section, 24 m boom and
carbon steel pipeline. The 400 l hopper can either be fed by the
truck’s own mixer drum or by additional truck mixers due to its
low level mounting.
Maurizio Negroni of Mecbo’s commercial office told iC,
“Because of the offset of the boom, the outriggers only protrude
on one side of the truck. This means the unit has a total operating
width of just 3.7 m, yet still offers a horizontal reach of 19.5 m
and a vertical reach of 23.8 m.”
The up to 17.8 tonne MB24L Lineare unit can be equipped
with mixing drums of either 7, 8 or 9 m3 capacity and is fitted
with Mecbo’s Pulsar 4 hydraulic ‘S’ valve pump with a maximum
output of 60 m3 per hour.
Revolution
While the concrete sector is far from facing a revolution, mix
designs and the equipment to produce and manage them
are evolving. As BHS-Sonthofen’s Mr Kemmann told iC,
“Contractors are under tough competition and are looking for
more benefits such as reduced energy consumption set against
excellent mix quality.
“We also see a growing number of contractors looking for
increased flexibility in their equipment so they can produce
both standard and advanced concrete recipes with the same
tools.”
iC
A ceiling mounted runway beam and trolley system devised by RMD Kwikform
has been used to move four 8 x 6 m panels. Weighing 16 tonnes in total, the
panels are being used to form the north structure escape of the new Tyne
Tunnel in Newcastle, UK.
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EARTHMOVING
Efficient earthmovers
Efficient
earthmovers
Fuel-related issues have come under the spotlight in the
earthmoving equipment sector but complying with
the Tier 4 Interim engine emissions regulations
still remains the top priority for manufacturers.
Becca Wilkins reports.
arthmoving equipment manufacturers are developing
more fuel efficient machines to help contractors increase
productivity and lower overall operating costs. At the same
time the industry is consumed with preparing for the next stage
of engine emissions regulations which come into force in 2011.
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Legislative drive
Volvo’s A35D articulated dump truck (ADT) and EC700B LC
crawler excavator working on Saudi Arabia’s expanding
rail network.
machines’ already restricted engine compartments.
However, Mr Rinaldo added, “Thanks to the wider Volvo
Group we have experience within the on-road equipment sector
and we also have our (engine business) Volvo Penta, which is
working on this and they are one step ahead of the off-road
industry so it won’t be an issue for us as a company.”
David Bell, managing director for sales at JCB, agrees meeting
the Tier 4 Interim and Tier 4 Final regulations is one of the key
product drivers within the earthmoving industry. He also said
the installation of the new engines could present challenges.
He said, “I don’t think the industry has done a great job in
presenting the issues to the (European) Commission. I think the
Commission is much more driven by trucks and cars in terms of
emissions regulations.
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Arvid Rinaldo, market communications manager for Volvo, said
the earthmoving industry faces many challenges surrounding the
installation of new Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB engines.
He said one of the main challenges will be integrating the Tier
4 Interim technology into the machines so that the end user
doesn’t notice it, while also ensuring machine productivity isn’t
compromised.
“The other focus must be to make the new technology as
trouble-free as possible for the customers because we don’t want
to give them something that will prove problematic.” he added.
Manufacturers will face some installation issues when it
comes to fitting the new engines because he said there are many
new components that have to be included in the earthmoving
The engine in the new Case 650L crawler dozer is equipped
with electronic fuel injection for maximum fuel efficiency.
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EARTHMOVING
The new Komatsu D375A-6 crawler dozer features reduced
fuel consumption due to the automatic transmission with
lockup torque converter.
“The industry explained to the Commission that most
of us (manufacturers) have 200 or 300 models and each
one of those needs to be re-engineered in order to put in
a new engine. However, I don’t think the size of that task
was understood and it’s partly because we haven’t done a
great job in making the Commission aware of it – we
tend to just follow on from cars and trucks – we
come third.”
Market view
Emerging markets providing growth opportunities for JCB
uture growth opportunities for JCB’s earthmoving equipment will come from the Indian,
Chinese and Brazilian markets according to David Bell, the company’s managing
director for sales.
Mr Bell said, “Our position in India is very solid and the Indian market is doing well and
they are a nation that will be investing in infrastructure. We are well positioned there with our
heavy products plant so I think that’s clearly a market that is doing well and will do well in
future.”
Latin America and Brazil in particular is also performing well for the company, Mr Bell
added.
“Whereas before it has been a very turbulent market it now has a more solid base for
sustained growth. I think oil is probably the main driver there and what I find is that when
nations become optimistic it filters right down so that everyone becomes optimistic and
certainly in Brazil you get that feeling,” he told iC.
He added China is also strong and is the only market that has shown actual growth in 2009.
However Mr Bell said Russia hasn’t really shown any signs of improvement but the oilbased economies, such as the Middle East should return to health in the next couple of years.
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Mr Bell added the time scale for meeting the next stage of
emissions regulations is tight but despite difficult economic
conditions and extra pressure on research and development
budgets manufacturers have no choice but to comply with
legislative requirements.
He said, “Whereas we could be spending our research money
looking at genuine innovation a lot of it is consumed with just
meeting legislation,” he told iC.
Fuelling ideas
While meeting the next stage of emissions regulations is at the
forefront of new product development within the earthmoving
industry, the drive towards making more fuel efficient machines
is becoming increasing important.
Mr Rinaldo told iC one of the company’s main focuses is
looking at how to make the most out of every single drop of
fuel. “This is something that we are really focused on and of
course continuing to maintain the high quality of the machines
is something we are constantly improving and working on as
well,” he said.
Alternative fuel is another area the company is investigating
although he added reaching a decision on a global scale about
which path to take will probably take some time.
“So in the meantime Volvo is trying extremely hard to further
emphasise its push on fuel efficiency because that’s where we can
really make a difference,” Mr Rinaldo added.
He said another major area of investigation for Volvo is centred
on increasing machine automation, which in some cases can also
help improve fuel efficiency.
Elsewhere, Mr Bell said, “There is no question that efficiency
will be a driver and whereas before you saw horsepower being
26/11/2009 11:00:52
EARTHMOVING
Excavator introductions
Flexible machines with enhanced stability
radall has introduced the
18 tonne XL 3200 III
crawler excavator to its
new Series 3 line up.
The new machine features a
5.8 m maximum digging depth and
a low profile boom allowing for work to take place under bridges, trees and other obstructions.
The company has also launched the new XL 4300 III excavator featuring front axle oscillation
locks which offer enhanced stability. The 19 tonne machine can lift and move heavy loads off
sides as well as the front and rear of the chassis without the use of outriggers.
G
Hitachi supplied excavators including two ZX180W
models and a ZX210W-3 to help at the Almaty
campus expansion project at the Kazakhstan
National University.
something that people looked at I think they will be
less consumed with this and more concerned about
what that horsepower does and how much fuel is
being burned.”
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The earthmoving industry looks set to face an
interesting future when it comes to developing new
technologies for improving fuel efficiency.
Komatsu launched the world’s first hybrid excavator
in its home market of Japan last year and now the
company has extended availability to China, and is
ramping up production accordingly.
Following the introduction to China, the company
also plans to make the model available in the US in
the first half of 2010.
Volvo, which has also entered into the arena of
hybrid technology with its L220F wheeled loader,
continues to have “great faith” in following this path,
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Caterpillar’s D7E uses an electric drive system
which offers increased productivity and lower
lifecycle service costs than conventionally designed
crawler dozers of equal weight and horsepower.
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EARTHMOVING
Hybrid for China
Increased availability for the world’s first hybrid excavator
une 2008 saw Komatsu
launch the world’s first hybrid
excavator in its home market
of Japan. Now the company has
extended availability to China, and is
ramping up production accordingly.
Komatsu now has the capacity to
build 100 20 tonne class PC200-8
Hybrids per month following a
JPY 1.66 billion (US$ 18.6 million)
investment programme at its Shonan
Plant in Kiratsuka, Japan, where the
excavators are assembled. Following
the introduction to China, the company
also plans to make the model available
in the US in the first half of 2010.
The company chose China as the
next market for the hybrid after Japan
because of its size – it is the largest
excavator market in the world – and
growth potential. Another factor is
that utilisation rates for excavators
in China are among the highest in
the world, so the pay-back for customers from fuel savings will come quicker because the
machines are used for more hours per day.
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K Tech has
introduced the
1254 scraper
which is designed
to be pulled with
a more than
36 tonne,
six-wheel drive
articulated dump
truck (ADT).
according to Mr Rinaldo.
“We see it as a major part of our efforts into making even more
fuel efficient vehicles,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mr Bell told iC the real drive within the industry
will be improving the overall efficiency of existing machines
rather than introducing new hybrid models.
He added, “There will be some hybrid machines but most of all
people will be trying to improve efficiency through using things
like our torque lock.”
He added certain earthmoving machines are suited to hybrid
technology while others, like excavators, already run efficiently
all day.
A spokesman for John Deere said research and development
into electrification and hybrid solutions for construction
26/11/2009 11:01:20
EARTHMOVING
equipment is being driven by emissions regulations and also by
the need for increased fuel economy, noise suppression and lower
life cycle costs.
The spokesman said, “Deere is already heavily involved in
electrification research, but will not rush a construction product
for publicity’s sake – it has to be right.”
reduced due to the automatic transmission with lockup torque
converter.
Meanwhile, in the US, Case has introduced its 650L crawler
dozer which delivers 55 kW through a Tier 3 certified, fourcylinder, 4.5 litre turbocharged engine which features electronic
fuel injection for maximum fuel efficiency. A spokesman for
Case said a high-pressure common-rail injection system delivers
>
Dozer deluge
Manufacturers have introduced a number of new dozers in the
past year many of which use less fuel.
Caterpillar’s D7E which uses an electric drive system delivers
+10% to +30 % greater fuel economy the company said.
“The D7E meets the increasing demand for powerful,
manoeuvrable, fuel-efficient dozers that have the versatility to
work effectively in both production dozing and fine grading
applications,” a spokesman for Caterpillar said.
The overall efficiency of the new D7E stems from its ability
to deliver enhanced engine power to the ground, the company
explained. This means the D7E can use a smaller engine than
comparable competitor machines, yet it can outperform them,
Caterpillar said. In addition, the engine runs in a narrow 1500 to
1800 rpm speed range which further reduces fuel consumption
and extends engine life.
“In an age of increasing environmental awareness and
regulation, the diesel-electric hybrid technology of the D7E
offers unprecedented sustainability benefits. It is designed to
burn considerably less fuel and consume fewer fluids and parts
for reduced owning and operating costs. “Improved productivity
and efficiency means getting more work done, while consuming
fewer resources,” the spokesman said.
Also offering improved productivity, lower fuel consumption
as well as increased reliability is the new 49 tonne WD600-6
wheeled dozer from Komatsu.
The new machine is powered by a Komatsu Tier 3,
SAA6D170E-5 six-cylinder engine which is equipped with
an electronic control system to optimise performance. It
is also fitted with a heavy-duty high pressure common rail
fuel injection system, a new combustion system for reduced
noise and fuel consumption and a cooled exhaust gas
recirculation (EGR) system.
The WD600-6 features dual-mode engine power, with
economy mode for maximum fuel efficiency and power mode for
maximum productivity. A new, large capacity torque converter
with lock-up transmission provides increased productivity, faster
cycle times and improved fuel consumption, the company said.
Komatsu has also launched the D375A-6 crawler dozer which
features a number of enhancements for even greater productivity.
The Tier 3, fuel efficient dozer delivers 474 kW at 1800 rpm
and according to the company fuel consumption has been
New ADTs
Series II models feature fuel-saving devices
ohn Deere has introduced four new Series II articulated dump trucks (ADTs) in the
shape of the 250 D, 300 D, 350 D and 400 D.
The new models feature onboard weighing systems, tyre pressure monitoring
systems, and a host of control and cab changes designed to enhance comfort and
productivity.
The six-wheel-drive models, which provide powerful traction in demanding conditions, are
designed for maximum productivity, increased uptime and low operating costs.
John Chesterman, John Deere’s product marketing manager for ADTs said, “Because John
Deere ADTs already have a significant weight advantage and the lowest ground pressure
among the top five ADT manufacturers, Deere trucks burn less fuel, particularly in high timeon-grade applications and poor underfoot conditions.”
To help owners reduce costs, the Series II ADTs have auto-shutdown timers to save fuel,
reduce noise and minimise engine use during periods of downtime.
J
26/11/2009 11:01:34
EARTHMOVING
Earthmoving
Manufacturers
“excellent” combustion and a charge air cooler reduces emissions
and increases fuel efficiency.
Outlook
With the deadline for compliance looming earthmoving
equipment manufacturers are undoubtedly prioritising engine
emissions regulations in their product development strategies.
However they are also increasingly focused on meeting the
contractors’ demands for more fuel efficient machines.
The next opportunity to see new fuel-related technologies and
developments within the earthmoving sector will of course be
at Bauma in April next year, however, whether manufacturers
choose to preview their Tier 4 Interim machines at the event
remains to be seen.
Mr Rinaldo said, “We are facing an extremely interesting future
when it comes to the development of earthmoving equipment
because I think there are a lot of improvements to be made in how
the machines are put together, how they are best operated and
how they use the latest technologies. I think we are going to see a
lot of new exciting developments within this industry and we at
Volvo have a number of interesting technologies coming up.” iC
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scraper has a
8.4 m³ heaped
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Concrete in Vegas
Concrete in
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The World of Concrete show takes place in February.
Steve Skinner previews the event and looks at
some of the products that will be launched.
The World of Concrete show in 2010 will cover an area exceeding 90000 m2.
ore than 1500 exhibitors will cover an area of
90000 m2 at the 36th running of the World of Concrete
show to be held over 1 to 5 February 2010 at the
Las Vegas Convention Centre, US.
The show will feature several special product and action areas
including a market place for materials and equipment, a stand-
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alone materials handling zone, a concrete repair and demolition
area, a dedicated World of Masonry showcase and a specialist
technology area.
Following interest in the green construction market, a
‘Greensite’ exhibits area will be established in the central hall to
show ecological building technologies and products along with
interactive displays and video.
Also in the central hall, following its successful debut earlier
this year, will be the ‘New Product’ showcase, highlighting the
industry’s newest products and technologies.
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Tuesday 2 – Thursday 4 February 2010: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Friday 5 February 2010: 9.30am – 1.00pm
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Peri will show a range of its latest innovations at World of
Concrete including its Maximo panel formwork for walls. The
joint and tie arrangement adopted with the Maximo system
reduces the number of tie connections by -20%, therefore saving
time and improving concrete finish.
Peri will also show its three-component Beamdeck aluminium
beam slab formwork and its Variokit modular system for forming
bridges and tunnels.
Italy’s Faresin will exhibit its new aluminium Alugrix grid
panels for slab formwork. The largest 1.5 x 1.1 m panel weighs
just 20 kg, while the smallest of the five strong range measures
just 750 x 375 mm and weighs 5.4 kg.
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The joint and tie arrangement adopted
by Peri’s Maximo system reduces the
number of tie connections by -20%.
ISC hydrodemolition robot. The width
of the new power head can be increased
and the traverse can be extended to give
an operating width of 4 m. The most
significant advance with the new robot
is the removal of all sensors and electric
cables from the front of the machine
using the company’s intelligent sensing
control (ISC).
The new generation machine also
features a new oscillation system, an easy
to set lance angle and an improved and
extended equal distance system
(EDS) lance control to keep the
jet close to the demolition
surface.
Hilti will debut its
TE 1000-AVR breaker
featuring low vibration and
21.7 Nm of energy from its
1600 W motor. An active cooling system reduces wear and a
three chamber sealing helps to keep dust out of the tool.
The TE 1000-AVR is compatible with an array of Hilti chisels
including its pointed, narrow, flat, tamping, spade and TE-SP
self-sharpening models.
Aquajet will unveil its new generation Aqua Cutter HVD ISC
hydrodemolition robot.
Husqvarna’s compact DXR 250 lightweight demolition robot
weighs 1630 kg and features a 4.8 m reach fixed arm.
Doka will demonstrate its robust Framax Xlife framed
formwork alongside its ergonomic Frami framed system that
lifts easily on site without a crane. The Austrian manufacturer
will also show its Staxo 100 load-bearing tower
and a fully pre-assembled Dokamatic table.
Also on view at the show will be Doka’s new
box culvert formwork comprising rentable
steel waling and telescopic spindles that
can be sheeted with Framax Xlife, Frami
and Top50 beam-formwork panels.
Designed for box culverts of between
1.8 m and 3.6 m in height and with
a span of between 2.4 m and
3.3 m, the new system features
built-in temporary props to
enable early stripping.
Gamco will demonstrate its
Dropshore shoring system constructed
from lightweight aluminium beams
and post shores. The aluminium beams
interlock for on-site versatility and
the entire system can be stored and
transported in stackable racks.
Gamco will also show its barrier forms
based on an engineered rib frame that
maximises strength while minimising
weight to the extent that it can easily
be handset by two people. Along with
its formwork, Gamco will exhibit its
reusable, adjustable joist hanger for the
temporary hanging of joists to shore
bridge decks, box culverts and other
elevated concrete slabs.
Demolition
Husqvarna will launch its compact DXR 250 demolition robot,
a smaller version of its existing DXR 310. The lightweight
1630 kg robot with a 4.8 m reach fixed arm is equipped with a
18.5 kW electric motor and is delivered with a multi-purpose
dozer blade as standard.
The unit’s remote control is mounted on a curved aluminium
bar that the operator wears over the shoulder and features a
89 mm colour display with Bluetooth connectivity.
Aquajet will unveil its new generation Aqua Cutter HVD
Manoeuvrability
Power Curbers will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its 5700
series by unveiling an optional ‘Max package’ for its 5700-C
model. The package equips the machine with larger crawlers,
all crawler steering and the facility to reposition the right
post for pouring large variable barrier up
to 2.4 m high as well as paving to a width
of 3.65 m.
The crawlers on the 5700-C-Max are
305 mm longer, are heavier duty and
feature four rollers for increased stability.
New low-speed crawler torque hubs
keep the machine pouring at a steady
crawl when handling large offset moulds.
Further options include dual side pouring
and a manifold for additional vibrator
circuits.
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LEFT: Italy’s Faresin will exhibit its new
aluminium Alugrix grid panels for slab
formwork.
RIGHT:
Caterpillar’s
907H wheeled
loader features a
skid steer style
coupler.
26/11/2009 11:07:20
WORLD OF CONCRETE
Concrete in Vegas
Hilti will debut its TE 1000-AVR breaker
featuring low vibration and 21.7 Nm of
impact energy.
Power Curbers will celebrate the
25th anniversary of its 5700 series
by unveiling an optional ‘Max package’
for its 5700-C model
Ditch Witch will launch its RT80 fully
hydrostatic trencher designed for
operation in tight spaces.
Case will launch its lightweight 650L
crawler dozer at the show. The 55 kW
tracked dozer has been designed for
residential sites and confined work areas
and features a compact design, isolationmounted dual path hydrostatic drive and
two undercarriage options in the shape
of the company’s sealed and lubricated Case Lubricated Track
(CLT) or its Case Extended Life Track (CELT), featuring a large
diameter hardened bushing.
The 650L’s light weight makes it suitable for work in soft
soil conditions, while its short track improves manoeuvrability
and simplifies transportation. The optional cab is mounted in
isolation from the main chassis to cushion against noise and
vibration and an air suspension seat is available as an option.
Caterpillar will debut its 907H wheeled loader to join its
existing 906H and 908H models. The 52 kW variant features a
skid steer style coupler, an auxiliary hydraulic system, two speed
hydrostatic drive, differential locks on both axles and a parallellift Z-bar loader linkage.
The 907H also features articulated steering for precise
manoeuvrability and axle oscillation for traction in rough terrain.
Available with a canopy, comfort cab or deluxe cab, the new
model benefits from enhanced all round and work tool visibility.
Alongside the debut appearance of its new generation
3.2 tonne, 25 kW E32 conventional tail swing compact excavator,
Bobcat will show its two newest grader attachments in the shape
of its 2.4 m and 2.7 m tools for large-frame loaders.
The new graders have been designed for use with the company’s
S250 and larger skid-steer loaders, the A300 all-wheel steer
loader and the T250 and larger compact tracked loaders. The
new attachments can be easily converted into laser graders
through the mounting of receiver poles and laser receivers, which
connect to the operating platform via CAN-bus.
To complement the new attachments, two new laser transmitters
from Trimble/Spectra Precision will also be on show. The GL412
single-slope model replaces Bobcat’s current 1242 model, while
a GL422 dual slop transmitter with a handheld CR600 receiver
as standard, will be available as a simplified option over Bobcat’s
existing GL722, which will continue to be available as a deluxe
option.
Ditch Witch will launch its RT80 fully hydrostatic trencher
designed for operation in tight spaces. Featuring a compact
design and narrow wheelbase in combination with a 62 kW
turbocharged diesel engine the RT80,
which replaces the company’s RT75
model, has a top speed of 15.9 km/h and
four torque/speed combinations.
The new trencher is fitted with cruise
control as standard, an easy-to-read
control panel and an operator seat that
swivels through 90° to enhance visibility.
Rear steering is available as an option for
a tighter turn radius and improved manoeuvrability.
Treatment
Doka’s Frami
framed formwork
dispenses with
the need for
crane time and
now comes with
Xlife sheeting.
GMX will launch its environmentally friendly Ultra Shield
single component fluid applied membrane designed for above
grade vapour barrier and cavity wall spray applications. Curing
to form a flexible, seamless barrier, the film provides exceptional
elongation and water resistant capability over a wide variety
of substrates including masonry block, concrete, stone and
gypsum board.
Adastra Technologies will unveil its new portable UV curing
products in the shape of its Circa 2000 UV floor curing machine
and its Starlet 300 hand-held device. The Circa 2000 features
omni-directional movement and is fitted with two 76 mm
rotating lamps that spin under the machine, while the Starlet
300 weighs just 900 g and is ideal for countertops and for patch
and crack repair.
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This preview represents a brief glimpse of just some of the
products that will be on show in Las Vegas. To see all that’s new,
visit the show from Tuesday 2 February.
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EQUIPMENT
Ditch Witch
Machine show
Ditch Witch introduced
its latest trenching and
trenchless machines
at its ninth customer
day held in Barcelona,
Spain. Becca Wilkins
reports.
ore than 200 customers
and dealers had the
chance to view and
test-drive new equipment from
Ditch Witch at an event held
at the company’s International
Underground Systems factory in
Barcelona.
Making their international debut
on the day were the JT100 Mach 1,
the largest Ditch Witch horizontal
directional drill (HDD), the RT45
and RT80 ride-on trenchers, the
RT10 and RT12 walk-behind
trenchers and the PR 100 pipe
bursting unit.
The Tier 3/Stage IIIA compliant
RT45, an upgrade of the company’s
RT40 trencher, features improved
air filtration and new easy-to-read
gauges in the operator’s station. The
RT45 has a range of attachments
including a centreline or dualposition trencher, vibratory plough,
rotary saw, combination trencher/
plough, and backhoe.
Ditch Witch said the new quiet
engine allows the machine to be
operated in noise-sensitive urban
areas and this also means working
conditions are improved for the
operator. The RT45 includes a
spacious operator’s station, intuitive
controls and easily accessible
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service points.
Meanwhile, the new RT80, a
utility-based, fully hydrostatic
trencher with a compact footprint
and 62 kW turbocharged diesel
engine replaces the company’s
RT75 trencher. With a top speed
of 15.9 km/hour it is the fastest
trencher in its class and it offers
four combinations of torque and
speed, making it adaptable to
different ground conditions,
Ditch Witch said.
The RT10 and the RT12
walk-behind trenchers feature
fully hydrostatic steering for
easy handling, and come with a
choice of high-flotation tires “for
outstanding traction and stability”
or heavy-duty tracks that oscillate.
Options available for both units
include a pin-on backfill blade that
efficiently restores the trench after
the product is installed. Another
option, primarily for contractors,
is the Roto Witch, an attachment
that enables the operator to bore
under pavements, driveways, and
other obstacles.
Trenchless
The new JT100 Mach 1 – the
company’s most powerful
horizontal directional drill
(HDD) – is equipped with a
200 kW engine. The machine is
designed so that rotation, thrust,
and drilling fluid flow can operate
simultaneously at full power, which
leads to faster job completion.
With 445 kN of pullback and
16270 Nm of torque, the JT100
is a directional drill built for both
long-range bores, such as river
crossings, and installations of largediameter pipe.
According to Ditch Witch the
power of the JT100 allows for the
The RT45 trencher from Ditch Witch is one of the new products from
the company.
addition of two optional features
that can save the contractor
significant time and money. The
first is an onboard crane, which
is used to load and unload pipe
boxes, anchor the unit, and handle
downhole tools, especially drill
pipe. Ditch Witch said directional
drills without an onboard crane
require additional equipment, such
as an excavator, to perform these
functions.
The second optional feature is
an onboard anchor system that
stabilises the machine on virtually
any terrain.
The JT100 is equipped with a
large-capacity 870 l/minute fluid
pump and larger than average hoses
and fittings to help move drilling
fluid downhole faster, therefore
increasing productivity.
Meanwhile, the PR100 pipe
bursting system is the newest and
most powerful of the company’s
pipe bursting systems, which are
Ditch Witch representatives,
Scott Smith, international sales
manager, Shan Kirtley, director
of sales and marketing and
Joe Smith Jr, European sales
manager pictured in front of the
new JT100 Mach 1 HDD.
used to fracture or cut any type of
water, sewer, or utility pipe and
pull in new pipe of equal or larger
diameter. The PR100 offers more
efficient hydraulics, reduced power
pack noise output and 906 kN of
pullback.
Product focus
The Ditch Witch factory in
Barcelona supports its European,
Middle East and African dealers
and as well as being used for
training purposes it also allows
customers to view the full-line of
Ditch Witch equipment.
Joe Smith Jr, European sales
manager for Ditch Witch said the
difficult market conditions of the
past year have not deterred Ditch
Witch from introducing new
products in 2009 – the company
has in fact launched nine new
machines this year.
He added, “We could have pulled
back and stopped design and
testing and waited a year, but we
wanted to continue because it’s our
feeling that 2010 is going to be a
positive year in the industry and
when our customers start buying
products to be able to handle the
upturn we want them to have the
best there is.”
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EQUIPMENT
Liugong
Liugong’s largest loader
The biggest loader made in China was unveiled
at BICES, but the boom in the equipment
market may be over.
iugong used last month’s
BICES exhibition in Beijing,
China to launch its largest
wheeled loader to date.
The 899 III features a 391 kW
Tier 3/Stage IIIA compliant engine,
and with a bucket capacity of
6.4 m3 to 10 m3, it is the largest
wheeled loader made in China. The
machine has an operating weight of
48 tonnes.
Despite being relatively unknown
compared to the likes of Caterpillar,
Komatsu and Volvo, the size of
the Chinese market is such that
Liugong is one of the world’s largest
wheeled loader manufacturers.
According to company president
Zeng Guang’an, Liugong’s domestic
market share has grown by +3%
this year to 23%. He puts company
global market share at 17%.
The reason for this is the sheer
size of the Chinese wheeled loader
market. Data from Off-Highway
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Research forecasts that the Chinese
wheeled loader market will hit
125000 units this year – that is
more than three times the demand
of the rest of the world.
But the steep growth that has
driven demand in China may be
coming to an end according to
Mr Zeng. “The Chinese market is
already too big – that’s my opinion.
In the next two years I think the
market will not be bad, but some
products will come down,” he said.
Commenting on the wheeled
loader segment he added, “This
year the wheeled loader market will
be down at least -20%, and next
year perhaps -5%. Our customers’
industries have changed, and that
has affected demand.”
In conclusion, Mr Zeng added,
“The construction equipment
population in China is more than
2 million, maybe 3 million. It’s
huge.”
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Tailored to
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