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THE BIG PICTURE
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03 UNITED KINGDOM
Wenco acquires SmartCap Technologies
Buro Happold appoints James Bruce as new CEO
Wenco International Mining Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery, has announced the purchase of SmartCap Technologies Pty Ltd, makers of fatigue monitoring wearables used in the mining, trucking and other industries. The Vancouver-, Canada based Wenco said it has purchased all assets and intellectual property of SmartCap and added that “this purchase is an important step for the continued growth of the SmartCap fatigue technology”. Based out of Brisbane, Australia, SmartCap has over 5,000 users globally in various sectors.
02 UNITED STATES
CRTKL launches CLIMATESCOUT for more sustainable buildings CallisonRTKL (CRTKL) has announced the launch of CLIMATESCOUT, an open-source climate analysis and educational platform that will help users create more sustainable buildings. Through a combination of data and images, CLIMATESCOUT connects climate with architecture, allowing users to design buildings that respond to their environment by providing climate- specific design advice using the Köppen-Geiger climate classification and building scale design strategies from Architecture 2030’s Palette.
Buro Happold, the UK-headquartered international, integrated engineering consultancy, has announced the appointment of James Bruce as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bruce has said that he plans to grow the business, which is active in 26 locations worldwide. His plans include doubling the workforce from 2,000 to 4,000 employees in six years and creating a better balance and resilience across regions. Buro Happold will be driving expansion through acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships in key regions, he added.
04 UNITED KINGDOM
06 JORDAN
Mace appoints new regional heads for FM business
Eagle Hills Jordan appoints Farah Experience for Saraya Aqaba Waterpark
Mace has appointmented new regional leads to its facilities management business, following a year of transition. CEO for Operate Ross Abbate announced that Parris Ullrich will assume the role of operations director for the Middle East, overseeing established businesses within the region to retain current projects and win business. Meanwhile, Paul M’Crystal will be responsible for growing Mace’s operations within Asia Pacfic, utilising the company’s experience across the property lifecycle to secure projects with new and current clients.
June 2021 | MEConstructionNews.com
05 DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
DP World to begin development of DR Congo deep seaport Following an agreement on amendments to an initial contract with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), DP World is poised to start development of a new deep seaport at Banana. The port will be the DRC’s first deep seaport along its 37km coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. The development of Banana Port is expected to take two years and is expected to bring significant cost and time savings to the country’s trade, as it will attract more direct calls from larger vessels from Asia and Europe.
Eagle Hills Jordan, one of the largest developers in Jordan, has announced the appointment of Farah Experiences, a subsidiary of Miral Asset Management, the Abu Dhabi-based firm, to undertake the operations and management of the Saraya Aqaba Waterpark in Aqaba, Jordan. The Saraya Aqaba Waterpark will be the first of its kind in Aqaba, and the largest in the Kingdom. It is set to be one of the key attractions within the larger Saraya Aqaba project, and will feature a range of rides, experiences and water sports.
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