Construction — efficiency

  Updated Volvo excavators offer 10% more fuel efficiency The new EC250E and EC300E excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment are heavy-duty machines weighing in at 26-31.5t and 30.2-36.8t respectively. Both models are packed with the latest technology, new and proven features, and can even come with purpose-built attachments to help customers move more for less. The updated machines deliver up to 10% improvements in fuel efficiency, thanks to a combination of features that includes more intelligent electro-hydraulics, the classic ECO mode and selectable work modes, and finally the new D8M Volvo engine. This upgraded engine reduces rpm from 1,800 down...

Abu Dhabi's QCC to boost efficiency of construction material QCC's Construction Materials Laboratory aims to improve the quality of materials used in construction works CW Archives Construction   The services provided by Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council's (QCC) Construction Materials Laboratory have contributed to boosting the efficiency and quality of the materials used in building and construction works within the capital, QCC's secretary-general, Dr Hilal Humaid Al Kaabi, said. Al Kaabi emphasised that enhancing the community security and safety standards and increasing the infrastructure quality in the emirate, represents one of the council priorities, aligned with the goals of the...