Arab Contractors Constructing Floating Hotel for Abercrombie & Kent

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Arab Contractors Company and Abercrombie & Kent recently signed a contract to manufacture a floating tourist hotel (Interbuild 2). The floating hotel will consist of 32 suites with a total of 64 guests and will operate on the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan (Egypt). The main dimensions of the hotel are 72 meters long, 14.4 meters wide and 11.5 meters high. This contract represents the first phase of the construction works for the main hull, superstructures and metal fittings over a period of 18 months, under the supervision of Lloyd’s Register and in accordance with the requirements of the … Read more

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From Trailer to Tablet: Making Schedules Work Where the Work Happens

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By Nitin Bhandari For most superintendents, the project schedule is both the north star and a constant source of frustration. It dictates everything from when concrete is poured to when drywall goes up. Yet, too often, the schedule is a dense printout in a trailer — or worse, a PDF emailed from an office far away. The gap between the schedule as planned and the schedule as lived on the jobsite is wide. A new approach — visual construction scheduling — is beginning to bridge that gap. Unlike traditional scheduling platforms, visual scheduling puts information in a format that is … Read more

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Dynamic Introduces 21-Piece Screwdriver Set

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Dynamic offers a 21-piece screwdriver set, featuring a variety of Phillips, Torx, square recess and slotted bits. The bits are three inches in length utilizing a 1/4-inch hex design. The screwdriver has a comfort-grip handle, making it user friendly even in confined space applications. Like all Dynamic tools, the 21-piece screwdriver set is designed to meet industrial quality standards at budget-sensitive pricing. It also comes with canvas roll packaging for convenient, compact storage.

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Contract Signed to Build Longest Suspension Bridge in World

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Italy’s Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning and Sustainable Development recently approved the definitive design for the Strait of Messina Bridge. The design also includes a series of significant complementary works strategic for the area. The approval follows the signing of the addendum to the contract between Stretto di Messina, the concessionary company and Eurolink, the general contractor led by Webuild. The group will be joined by companies that are builders of reference in the sector, such as Sacyr, IHI and other partners in Eurolink, Condotte and Itinera. The design team includes COWI. The addendum signed by Eurolink is worth €10.6 … Read more

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CONEXPO‑CON/AGG Gears Up for 2026 with Century‑Plus Legacy of Innovation, Industry Growth

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As CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026 nears, the construction industry’s premier event celebrates its rich lineage — 117 years in the making and North America’s unmatched platform for construction innovation. From humble beginnings in 1909, when the original Road Show in Columbus, Ohio hosted 40 equipment manufacturers in a 40,000‑square-foot space, to today’s 2.9 million‑square-foot, 2,000 exhibitor event, CONEXPO‑CON/AGG’s evolution embodies the exponential growth of the construction industry. Milestones in a storied past 1909 – The inaugural Road Show, Columbus, Ohio, spotlighted machinery soon dubbed “hazardous equipment” over 40,000 square feet 1928 – Detroit hosted the Combined Biennial Show, later known as the Concrete … Read more

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