Construction

Uganda scarcity of timber affects furniture makers

Peter Sebulinde, a carpenter in Mukono town about 20 km along the busy Kampala-Jinja highway has been dealing in furniture for over ten years, but admits that the current scarcity of timber is nearly driving him out of business.

p>Peter Sebulinde, a carpenter in Mukono town about 20 km along the busy Kampala-Jinja highway has been dealing in furniture for over ten years, but admits that the current scarcity of timber is nearly driving him out of business.

Supporting cement in West Africa

IFC Asset Management Company has committing up to $35mn in equity to support the modernisation and expansion of HeidelbergCement AG in West Africa, utilising the IFC African, Latin American and Caribbean Fund (ALAC Fund) - a co-investment fund that invests alongside IFC in equity investments in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, providing growth capital for private enterprises in these regions.

p>IFC Asset Management Company has committing up to $35mn in equity to support the modernisation and expansion of HeidelbergCement AG in West Africa, utilising the IFC African, Latin American and Caribbean Fund (ALAC Fund) - a co-investment fund that invests alongside IFC in equity investments in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, providing growth capital for private enterprises in these regions.

Innovative tracked paver leads world's largest paver fleet

Joseph VÖGELE AG present their newly developed SUPER 3000-2. The tracked paver features the innovative and user-friendly "dash 2" technology from VÖGELE, raising it to the very top of the class of large pavers in terms of performance, technological lead and ergonomics.

p>Joseph VÖGELE AG present their newly developed SUPER 3000-2. The tracked paver features the innovative and user-friendly "dash 2" technology from VÖGELE, raising it to the very top of the class of large pavers in terms of performance, technological lead and ergonomics.

Hospital upgrades to boost healthcare

The rebuilding of the South Africas five major public hospitals will improve the delivery of healthcare, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said recently.

p>The rebuilding of the South Africas five major public hospitals will improve the delivery of healthcare, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said recently.

The new generation of rubber-wheeled rollers?

Compact, powerful and uncompromising: the innovative GRW 280 by Hamm with an operating weight of up to 28 t convinces with its harmonious overall concept. A fresh design and numerous ingenious details ease the work for machine operators, and ensure optimum compaction results.

Forty years ago, Hamm created a milestone in road construction with the first all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering rubber wheeled roller. Now, the roller manufacturer is again presenting a sensation in this sector to the trade.