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RÖHRIG granite: Sand and grit, bauma 2019
RÖHRIG granit manufactures facing material for the concrete industry, asphalt mixing plants and the plastics industry, for example. Sand and chippings are processed and modified so... RÖHRIG granite: Sand and grit
TEKA: Turbine mixer, bauma 2019
TEKA Maschinenbau offers high-performance mixers for industry. In addition to Germany, the family-owned company is also represented in the USA, China, Poland, Spain and France. We ... TEKA: Turbine mixer
VOLVO: Fully electric wheel loader L25, bauma 2019
At the bauma 2019 trade fair in Munich, VOLVO is showcasing the all-electric L25 wheel loader with enough power for an average working day on the construction site. VOLVO: Fully electric wheel loader L25
VOLVO: Electric excavator ECR 25, bauma 2019
At the bauma 2019 trade fair in Munich, VOLVO will be presenting a compact excavator with an electric drive. What applications is the ECR 25 compact electric excavator suitable for... VOLVO: Electric excavator ECR 25
Weckenmann AR Glasses – bauma 2019
At the bauma 2019 trade fair in Munich, Weckenmann is presenting an augmented reality application that is a huge help in the production of precast concrete parts. Watch the video t... Weckenmann: AR glasses Precast concrete production
ZF Friedrichshafen: Electrically driven mixer drum, bauma 2019
With the ECOMIX CMe, ZF Friedrichshafen is presenting an electrically driven mixer drum at the bauma 2019 trade fair in Munich. For electric emptying of the mixer drum on the const... ZF Friedrichshafen: Electrically driven mixer drum
ZF Electric Powertrain – bauma 2019
ZF Friedrichshafen is showcasing the electrified drivetrain of a skid steer loader at the bauma 2019 trade fair in Munich. The company is thus offering its customers future-oriente... ZF Friedrichshafen: Electrified powertrain skid steer loader
ZF Urban Construction – bauma 2019
What will the urban construction site of the future look like? ZF Friedrichshafen has thought about this and developed concepts. One important topic here is zero emissions on urban... ZF Friedrichshafen: Urban construction site of the future
as-Schwabe - Metal cable reels
The family-owned company as - Schwabe has been a German manufacturer of technical products on the market for 35 years. At the heart of the business are cable reels, power distribut... Metal cable drums
ATLAS Cranes and excavators
Messe.TV takes a close look at the BIG FOOT from ATLAS Cranes and Excavators on the outdoor area at bauma. What is so special about it? In an interview with Frank Lueken, Director ... Cranes and excavators
Bobcat - Compact excavator with electric drive
There are more and more reports of wolves and bears returning to Germany - but did you know that the bobcat in particular is conquering the cities? To prevent this from happening w... Compact excavators with electric drive
CEDIMA Diamond tools
Everyone is talking about broadband expansion these days and fiber optic cables have to be laid for this. What does this have to do with diamond tools, you ask? The company CEDIMA ... High-precision floor saws and dry cutting machines
CIB - Software for the building materials industry
The Computer Institut Bamberg (CIB) has been developing software for the construction materials industry for more than 30 years. At bauma 2016, the company is presenting a mobile v... Software for the building materials industry
Doosan construction machinery
The Doosan company is active worldwide and in many industries. Doosan is presenting construction machinery at bauma 2016 in Munich. On Messeblick.TV, Marc Glesius, Product Manager ... Construction machinery for demanding projects
Dustcontrol - dust-free construction site
We've all been there - a building site in the house and everything is full of dust. It's annoying in any case, but depending on the material, it can also be harmful to your health.... Dust-free construction site
FAM conveyor systems Magdeburg
The history of FAM Förderanlagen Magdeburg goes back to the 19th century. However, the company not only has a long tradition but also a great deal of expertise - as a manufacturer ... Conveyor systems and construction machinery
FOECK trenchless pipe and cable laying
Can you imagine how to lay a pipe or cable in the ground without digging up the soil? Hard to imagine, but actually possible if you have the right machines. FOECK is showing us suc... Trenchless pipe and cable laying
Gölz Diamond Tools – Bauma 2016
Gölz has been a household name in cutting, drilling and sawing with diamond tools for exactly 70 years. Let's take a look at what new products the company has on its stand this yea... Floor saws and stone cutting machines
GUMA-TECH rubber tracks
Rubber tracks for excavators - what else can be developed? With this question in mind, we went to the GUMA-TECH company at bauma in Munich. As one of the three major suppliers, we ... Rubber tracks for construction machinery
Halbach & Braun - Conveyor technology + crusher systems
Halbach & Braun places great value on tradition. At bauma 2016, the family-run company is presenting clever solutions for underground and open-cast mining. Semi-mobile crushing pla... Conveyor technology + crusher systems
HERRENKNECHT Mining
When it comes to tunnelling technology and tunnel boring machines, there is no getting around Herrenknecht. We visit the global market leader at bauma 2016 to gain an insight into ... Tunnel boring technology and tunnel boring machines
HYDREMA city excavator
Hydrema is originally a Danish company, but has also been producing in Weimar in Thuringia since the 1990s. The company manufactures excavators and dumpers. So far so normal at Bau... City excavators and dumpers
Initions OPHEO – bauma 2016
Good organization is not only important, but indispensable when planning construction sites. OPHEO transport management and telematics from Initions AG offers an interesting soluti... Transport management and telematics
INOCON Industrial Plants
The company Inocon builds industrial systems for a wide range of industries. At bauma 2016 in Munich, Harald Bartel from Inocon will be showing a machine that can dose fibers. How ... Automatic fiber dosing
Interview Dr. Martin Wedig, FAB
Messe.TV in conversation with Dr. Martin Wedig from the Fachvereinigung Auslandsbergbau und internationale Rohstoffaktivitäten (FAB). The Managing Director of FAB explains to the p... Interview with Dr. Martin Wedig
Interview Mareile Kästner, project manager bauma 2016
To get a world-leading trade fair like bauma off the ground, you need clever minds who take responsibility and have vision. This also includes project manager Mareile Kästner. On M... Interview with Mareile Kästner
Interview Helmut Schgeiner, VDMA Mining
The VDMA is the source of ideas for bauma and also the central industry association for mechanical engineering. Messe.TV talks to Helmut Schgeiner, Technical Director of VDMA Minin... Interview with Helmut Schgeiner
Kübler mobile automation for construction machinery
The Kübler company, which was founded in 1960 by Fritz Kübler, specializes in various disciplines. These include position and motion sensors and counting and process technology. At... Mobile automation for construction machinery
SCHMITZ CARGOBULL: Round steel trough trailer
Schmitz Cargobull can look back on a history dating back to 1892 - there is no shortage of experience and expertise here. At bauma 2016, we want to see what innovation looks like. ... Steel round dump trailer
SIEBTECHNIK: Screening and setting machines
Special machine and plant construction for a wide range of requirements is the core competence of SIEBTECHNIK. At bauma 2016, Messe.TV has technical managing director Jürg Pollmann... Screening machines and setting machines
TENSTAR Simulation: Learn to drive an excavator + dump truck
Driving an excavator or a tipper is not child's play. If you lack experience, you can cause a lot of damage on the construction site. To prevent this from happening, it is better t... Learning to operate excavators and dump trucks
Trimble Drones - unmanned aerial systems
With Trimble's unmanned aerial systems, it is possible to generate precise surface mapping of construction sites. In addition to overview maps, precise positioning with GPS data ca... Unmanned aerial systems
Growing demands on building materials and construction processes
Demands in the construction sector are constantly increasing—not only in technical terms, but also in terms of environmental and legal requirements. Sustainable building materials, energy-efficient construction, and circular building concepts are becoming increasingly important. Construction companies must find pragmatic solutions that can be implemented economically. Some of the dominant topics:
- Building materials with an optimized carbon footprint
- Insulation and energy systems for sustainable building operation
- Requirements due to new building regulations and subsidy programs
Digitalization in construction: potential and reality
BIM, 3D laser scans, and automated quantity calculations promise efficiency—but the reality is often fragmented. Although many planning offices and construction companies use digital tools, integrated processes are the exception rather than the rule. Implementation often fails due to interface problems or a lack of acceptance on the construction site. Digital potential lies in, among other things:
- Consistent planning from design to construction
- Precise quantity determination and scheduling
- Live documentation of construction progress via app or sensor technology
The construction industry caught between a shortage of skilled workers and tight deadlines
Tight deadlines, increasing project complexity, and a shortage of skilled workers pose major challenges for many companies. Without reliable personnel planning and flexible construction organization, there is a risk of delays or quality problems. Strategies to ease the burden on construction operations:
- Prefabrication and serial construction to shorten construction time
- Modular concepts for better planning
- Targeted use of external specialists in the event of bottlenecks
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