CEB loans reach €4 billion in 2019 to support construction and social projects The Administrative Council of the CEB (Council of Europe Development Bank) approved eight new project loans totalling €405 million. These approvals bring the total amount approved so far this year to €4 billion. Bosnia and He...
AIIB commits US$112m to improve Transport and water services in Karachi Residents across Karachi will have greater access to basic services following recent investments by the AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) to improve the city’s transport and water services. AIIB’s President Jin Liqun appro...
The World Bank and City of Paris partner to promote Sustainable Cities across the globe The World Bank and the city of Paris, France, are joining forces to support sustainable cities across the globe, especially cities and metropolitan regions in developing and emerging economies. In a Memorandum of Und...
EIB supporting €450m Ukraine road infrastructure upgrade The EIB (European Investment Bank) has agreed to provide a loan of €450m to finance new road construction and road network rehabilitation along the most important highway connections in Ukraine. The financing will increase safety and help modernis...
Skanska experiments with innovative materials to drive green and durable roads Last week Skanska laid fully recyclable, graphene-enhanced asphalt on a busy main road in Curbridge for Oxfordshire County Council, in a trial that sees this material used on British roads for the first time. The works, which...
G A Henderson Plant Contractors bags a VolvoCE EC60E Excavator G A Henderson Plant Contractors of Aberfeldy, Perth & Kinross, has bagged the very first Volvo EC60E to be sold in Great Britain. The six tonne compact excavator has been supplied by SMT GB’s utility equipment dealer for the north of Sco...
Saint-Gobain Pam UK’s Install Plus wins Highways UK Innovation Award Leading access cover and grating manufacturer Saint-Gobain PAM UK have received an award for innovation in the Asset Management and Maintenance category at Highways UK for their carriageway ironwork installation system, Install P...
John Deere listens to customers to upgrade G-Series Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders John Deere enhances its lineup of five small-frame G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders, providing operators with even more power and efficiency on the job site. While the five models (312GR, 314G, 316GR,...
EBRD commits support for Ukraine road infrastructure The EBRD and the government of Ukraine intend to deepen their cooperation in the development of the country’s road infrastructure. More and better roads are critical for the country’s further domestic and regional integration. In a Memorandum of Under...
Rio Tinto and EdTech sector to invest in developing the skills of young Australians Rio Tinto will work with leaders in Australia’s education and innovation sectors in a new, disruptive approach designed to tackle a looming skills gap in the nation’s future workforce. The company will invest A$10 millio...
UK Construction and real estate industry deals total $4.09 bn in Q3 Total construction & real estate industry M&A deals in Q3 2019 worth $4.09bn were announced in the UK, according to GlobalData’s deals database. The value marked an increase of 90.7% over the previous quarter and a rise of 106.2...
SIKA acquires Adeplast – Romania’s leading manufacturer of construction materials Sika has agreed to acquire Adeplast SA, a major manufacturer of mortars and thermal insulation solutions in Rumania. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Sika’s position in the local construction chemi...
Loxam Group in France opts for the friendly little JCB Electric Mini-Excavator The JCB 19C-1E – the world’s first electric mini excavator to go into full production – was delivered to LOXAM Group’s depot in Colombes, France, demonstrating both companies’ commitment to a sustainable future. A...
Silvertown Tunnel passes another major milestone with contract signing in London Transport for London (TfL) and the RiverLinx consortium – comprising Macquarie Capital, Cintra, Aberdeen Standard Investments, BAM PPP PGGM, and SK E&C – have announced that they have reached financial close with Transp...
Anglo American joins ResponsibleSteel to reinforce commitment to responsible mining Anglo American announces its membership of ResponsibleSteel, reinforcing its commitment to responsible mining and the ethical sourcing of raw materials. A not-for-profit organisation, ResponsibleSteel™ is the stee...
Griset Materiel signs up Terex Trucks newest dealer in France To meet the growing demand of the strong French articulated hauler market and better serve their customers, Terex Trucks has signed Griset Materiel as a new dealer. The total construction project pipeline in France currently stands at €374.8...
Wrekin first to offer 10 year guarantee on manhole and gully covers Engineered for a long life and assured performance, the Unite series of manhole covers and gully tops from Wrekin Products now come with a ten-year guarantee. This is the first time a manufacturer has demonstrated such confidence in thi...
Northumberland County Council selects Yotta Alloy software for Highways Maintenance Yotta has won a major contract with Northumberland County Council for the delivery and implementation of Yotta’s flagship connected asset management platform, Alloy. The council plans to use Alloy for the management of i...
Komatsu mine clearing efforts showcased at Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Komatsu’s mine clearing efforts to remove Anti-Personnel Landmines to be introduced as a side event of the fourth Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. The President and CEO Hiroyuki Ogawa of Komatsu h...
Tirana Airport releases Consultancy tender for airfield rehabilitation and terminal expansion Tirana International Airport (TIA) is preparing for anticipating future growth with a commitment to undertake a number of capital expenditure projects from 2020-2022. The main projects will be airfield infrastr...
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