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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


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




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



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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


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




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


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


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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
Technology, standards, and costs are intertwined – those who fail to plan ahead will lose time and money.

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 advantage: projects can be managed in a much more transparent and cost-efficient manner if digital processes are implemented correctly.

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
To be successful in the long term, you need more than just technology—you need a resilient interplay of personnel, logistics, and structure.