Tyre manufacturer, Mitas has expanded its GRIP’N’RIDE construction range with a new, larger size tyre for wheeled and backhoe loaders.

The new 21L – 24 IND tyre is designed for improved performance even on softer terrain and features strengthened sidewalls for greater durability when handling increased load capacity. It also includes a special tread pattern that delivers increased grip and self-cleaning properties, the company says.

The new GRIP’N’RIDE construction tyre is larger and delivers almost 1,000kg greater load capacity when stationary, and 400kg greater load capacity at a speed of 40km/hr. When compared to other construction tyres, both GRIP’N’RIDE tyres in this range have a reduced height to width ratio and corresponding profile number.

Marcello Mantovani, Product Manager for Construction tires at Trelleborg Wheel Systems, says: “Initial production of this new tyre will serve the extensive North American market, where it is in high demand. This is due to the high number of backhoe loaders in use, which require wider tires and greater load capacities. Shortly thereafter, we will roll out the new 21L – 24 IND tyre for customers globally.”

Backhoe loaders have a front shovel for earth moving and a hydraulic arm with a backhoe in the rear, making them universal machines on many construction sites, especially road and path construction. The entire GRIP’N’RIDE range is designed specifically for the rear axles of construction machines.

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John Deere has extended its line-up of compact equipment with three new G-tier wheel loader models.

The 184 G-tier, 204 G-tier and 304 G-tier machines have been designed to complete everyday tasks in applications such as landscaping, site development, agriculture, snow removal and rental.

According to the manufacturer, these G-tier models offer “optimal performance with lower maintenance costs” and come with limited slip differential that automatically engages if one wheel loses traction, providing enhanced safety for the operator and the machine.

There is also an optional ride-control that can be set to engage and disengage at certain speeds. This helps reduce spillage from the bucket when travelling over rough terrain and minimises job site clean-up.

In all G-tier models the cab design is offered in both a canopy and enclosed cab configuration. The redesigned enclosed cab features a frameless, fully glass door, floor-to-ceiling front windshield and remounted machine display, providing a clear line of sight to machine surroundings. Additional features include an adjustable steering column, slip-resistant steps, and an optional LED lighting package.

“These machines are not only rugged, but they boast simple and intuitive machine controls that are a great fit for operators of all experience levels, while also offering options that promote operator comfort and productivity,” said Luke Gribble, Solutions Marketing Manager, John Deere Construction.

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Emirates Stallion Group (ESG), the UAE-based investment, engineering and construction services business and a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has said that it has acquired a substantial amount of shares in two UAE indoor spaces design companies as it looks to expand its business further into the indoor spaces design and product manufacturing.

In a statement, ESG said that it has acquired a 60% stake in Vision Factory, a major furniture and joinery production facility in the UAE, and a 45% stake in Decovision, an interior design and engineering services provider.

Founded in 2003, Vision Furniture and Decoration Factory operates out of a 24,000sqm facility in Abu Dhabi and employs more than 550 skilled workers to produce a wide range of furniture products, decorations, panelling, and doors. It has also recently expanded into upholstery production.

Decovision has been in operation for 19 years and has a strong focus on engineering and project execution in the interior design space, the statement added. It has more than 60 engineers and operates a state-of-the-art facility in Mussafah in Abu Dhabi. Some of its major clients include luxury hotels, developers and contractors, as well as high-profile government enterprises in Abu Dhabi.

Some notable projects include: the Presidential Palace, Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, and Marriot’s The Edition.

Group Chairman Matar Suhail Ali Al Yabhouni Aldhaheri said: “These acquisitions come as part of our effort to continue expanding ESG revenues beyond engineering and construction.”

“The indoor spaces design and product manufacturing will play a significant step in our growth strategy while revolutionising the design experience in the local market,” he stated.

“Given the global supply challenges, domestic products are in higher demand than ever. We see a strategic market growth move with the acquisition of two leading brands, Decovision and Vision Factory, which will create a comprehensive quality solution for designs and furnishings that is inclusive and accessible to the local market,” remarked Aldhaheri.

The two acquisitions mean that Emirates Stallion Group is now active in 12 markets, providing engineering, construction, development and real estate management services, he added.

Established in 2006 and listed on the ADX Growth Market since late 2020, the group has assets worth more than US$136 million.

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Bloom Holding, the Abu Dhabi-based real estate development company, has announced that it has signed up Edrafor Emirates, the UAE-based piling contractor, as the first contractor for enabling works of its fully integrated residential community, Bloom Living, in Abu Dhabi.

In a statement, Bloom Holding said that the contractor will commence enabling works in September 2022, ahead of the launch of the community’s second phase, marking a major milestone in the development of Bloom Living.

The 2.2 million sqm development will feature more than 4,000 homes, including townhouses, villas and apartments. The community’s architecture has been inspired by the Mediterranean, the developer said, adding that it will feature traditional Spanish design with contemporary finishings.

The gated community is located within Zayed City and is close to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Bloom said that this contract award comes just five months after the successful launch of Cordoba, $2.5 billion, adding that the project remains on track for completion in Q4 2024.

Bloom Holding CEO Carlos Wakim said: “The appointment of Edra for Emirates reinforces our commitment to working with best-in-class partners, assuring a timely delivery of our iconic community, Bloom Living.

“At Bloom, we are dedicated to providing UAE residents and citizens alike with a diversity of real estate services that directly address their evolving needs, whilst adhering to the high standards of quality that are synonymous with the Bloom brand.”

The developer added that the main works package of Cordoba is now at tender stage, and that the contractor would be appointed before the end of 2022.

Erda General Manager Pierre Fayad said: “We are delighted to be selected as a valued partner of Bloom Holding, and we look forward to working together and provide a real added value to the UAE’s real estate market.”

“We are confident that Bloom Living project will be built with highest construction standards which will further reinforce Bloom’s position as a developer of choice,” he stated.

Wakim also highlighted that Bloom Living had been designated as an investment zone allowing buyers of all nationalities to purchase residential units in the development.

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Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, has announced the launch of a new safety awareness solution designed to increase safety on construction sites by collecting and visualising data that enhances awareness, speeds up hazard response and provides better insights.

Through its new safety awareness module in the cloud-based collaboration platform Leica ConX field-generated safety data will be integrated into the platform allowing decision makers to review incidents and assess the entire operation over time and space.

Leica Geosystems previously introduced the safety awareness solution portfolio, including Leica iCON PA10, iCON PA80 and iCON CAS, which addressed the need to immediately warn on- and off-machine field personnel of potential machine-to-people, machine-to-machine and machine-to-object and collisions.

“Our ConX cloud platform leverages machine and site-specific data and has become an integrated site management solution for many contractors,” says Kris Maas, Director Product Management at Leica Geosystems.

“For a comprehensive approach to operations, it is essential to include people and safety functions. With the new safety awareness module in ConX, contractors can improve communication, interaction and safety for all workers operating with and around equipment on a job site.”

For maximum accident prevention, the new safety awareness module allows site managers to send real-time alerts to specific machine operators in case of potential incidents, such as blasting, demolitions or storms. They can also send SOS alerts, such as evacuation orders to all machines on site at the click of a button while system-generated alerts and user responses are saved for traceability and clarity.

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 Vögele will introduce the first road pavers and matching screeds of its new Dash 5 generation at Bauma 2022, the company has revealed.

The new additions will include the SUPER 1900-5(i) and SUPER 2100-5(i) Highway Class pavers as well as the latest-generation AB 500 and AB 600 Extending Screeds.

According to Vögele, user requirements have been made a key focus in this new generation of machines.

“For the paving crew, this primarily means simple machine handling, maximum operating convenience and safety on the job site,” the company says.

“Given the rising prices of raw materials, economy is also becoming more and more of a factor in the success of road construction, which is why on Dash 5 pavers, Vögele has ensured reduced setup times, improved logistics and greater machine availability,” it adds.

The automation of processes will also be a feature of the new equipment with enhanced assistance and control systems to prevent errors and increase both efficiency and paving quality.

With sustainable project implementation more in demand than ever the company says “targeted optimisation measures” will be an important factor in reducing noise emission and fuel consumption of Dash 5 pavers whilst maintaining the same performance.

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Gulneet Chadha, the Wellness influencer, certified RT therapist and licensed hypnotherapist, will top the bill at the Wellness in Construction Summit. The event will now take place on October 5^th, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road.

The Wellness in Construction Summit aims to break boundaries: it begins with a  managed meditation session to relax and focus the audience mindset, and goes on to combine an expert Wellness briefing with key updates in the Health & Safety agenda. It’s designed to bring professionals in the Construction sector completely up to date with developments across these inter-related disciplines, and explains in detail how companies can set up their own highly effective Wellness programmes.

There is now an overwhelming volume of data to show that if staff are functioning to their full capacity, with tip-top mental health, they can contribute up to 30% more to helping their employers consistently meet commercial objectives. The core theme of the Wellness in Construction Summit is that it will show directors and decision-makers how to make that dream a reality.

Plus, the Summit will discuss the important changes in today’s Health & Safety agendas, reviewing the on-site and office protocols that exist to prevent serious injury – or worse.

Gulneet Chadha heads-up an exceptional list of influencers and subject champions across the Wellness and Health & Safety disciplines, with the event featuring keynote solo presentations, an expert, interactive workshop and round-table panel sessions.

The Summit is open for audience registrations, via the event website –

https://2022.wellnessinconstructionsummit.com/

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CBRE, the global real estate advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Pedro Ribeiro as general manager of CBRE Saudi Arabia as part of its continued strategic development in the Middle East.

Based out of Riyadh, Ribeiro will be responsible for the company’s Saudi Arabia operations, with a specific focus on leading the development of all service lines and supporting CBRE’s rapid market growth in the Kingdom.

He joins from Knight Frank where he was Partner in Saudi Arabia. Ribeiro brings more 27 years of experience in senior leadership positions in Retail, Real Estate and Asset & Property Management firms across the Middle East, Europe and North Africa delivering billion-dollar mixed-use projects & malls.

In addition to his commercial real estate and retail experience, Ribeiro specialises in helping and growing businesses of several portfolio owners and brands in their expansion plans across new markets, advising on commercial real estate projects conception, planning, implementation and development, along with strategic leasing and marketing strategies.

He also has a track record of delivering complex developments, including two in Saudi Arabia such as the Riyadh Park Mall project and the Panorama Mall project.

Nicholas Maclean, managing director of CBRE Middle East, said: “Pedro is a uniquely skilled real estate project advisor with a deep understanding of the sector and the most active investors and developers in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

“With Pedro, we will further strengthen our operations and real estate capability on the ground, as we enter our next phase of growth in Saudi Arabia. In line with Vision 2030, we are dedicated to drive change and transformation across the Kingdom and Pedro will provide invaluable leadership and further differentiate the breadth of the strategic advice we provide our clients.”

CBRE Group has over 120 professionals in Saudi Arabia based full-time in Riyadh and Jeddah. Working alongside investors, financers and occupiers, the firm’s specialists provide a fully-integrated suite of services across the Kingdom, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development service.

“CBRE is the premier real estate platform in the region, combining a diverse suite of specialized services in all major Middle East markets into a fully integrated offering. The depth of talented professionals and strength of the platform clearly sets CBRE apart and I look forward to driving the firm’s growth in Saudi Arabia and enhance the value we can provide to our clients,” Ribeiro commented.

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Liebherr will present its A 922 Rail Litronic excavator with hydrostatic drive and LIKUFIX quick coupling system at Bauma 2022, the company has announced.

The A 922 Rail Litronic is a dual-purpose machine that can be operated either on the road or on railway tracks. The machine has an operating weight of around 23,000 kg, and meets the requirements of exhaust emissions standard Stage V while its 120 kW / 163 hp engine is matched to its hydraulic system.

The concept consists of a Liebherr variable displacement double pump with a volume of 2×220 l/min and independent control circuits. As a result, “high-performance, hydraulic attachments can be operated independently of the working and travel movements of the machine,” says Liebherr.

With the new hydrostatic rail travel drive of the A 922 Rail two drive motors drive the rail-road excavator directly in the rail axis. This leads to lower tyre wear as there is no direct rail contact.

According to the company, in the trade fair configuration the machine is equipped with a standard gauge of 1435 mm but more track gauges will also be available in the future.

Another highlight of the A 922 Rail is the new quick coupling system LIKUFIX 33-9. With this quick coupling system attachments such as tamping units, mulchers with flaps or Liebherr stick extensions can be changed more efficiently from the operator’s cab due to the integration of the second high-pressure circuit, as well as the overflow oil line and lubrication line. “

Under the new LIKUFIX® 33-9 attachments which are equipped with the current quick coupling system LIKUFIX 33 can also be changed, Liebherr adds.

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Huspy, a UAE proptech startup, has announced the acquisition of two of the region’s mortgage brokerages – Just Mortgages and Finance Lab. The founders and employees of both businesses are now set to join Huspy.

The two deals follow Huspy’s acquisition of Home Matters in January this year – a move that put the company in a leading position in the UAE’s mortgage sector, as well as bringing the company closer to its ultimate goal of improving the finance ecosystem for home-buyers in the region.

Established in 2018, Just Mortgages was founded by Ramesh Khemani. The company’s team comprises numerous sector veterans with experience in closing deals for local and international home buyers in the UAE.
He said: “Joining Huspy is a dream come true. I can now be sure my extensive banking knowledge and experience are backed by the best technology and strong talent and we can reap the rewards of increased scale”.

Finance Lab was founded in 2020 by Manish Bhagnari, a financial services veteran with two decades of banking experience. He commented:
“My banking experience across various functions and roles has helped build the foundation for what I’ve achieved to date. We’ve been working closely with Huspy for the past 18 months and have witnessed phenomenal growth. This partnership will allow us to further accelerate our business.”

The UAE’s multi-billion dollar property market continues to witness record breaking demand with 25% increase in sales in Q2 2022.

With Huspy’s scale and volume of financing, customers and partners also have access to exclusive mortgage rates that are unavailable elsewhere on the market. In June 2022, Huspy raised one of the largest Series A rounds in the Mena region at $37 million. The company’s investors include Sequoia Capital India, Founders Fund, Fifth Wall, Chimera Capital, Breyer Capital, VentureFriends, COTU, Venture Souq and BY Venture Partners.

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