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Australia investing A$1 billion for road infrastructure in Victoria
Australia investing A$1 billion for road infrastructure in Victoria A federal and state infrastructure package in Australia will boost the Victorian economy with more than $1 billion in project fundin...
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Siltbuster deploys large temporary Modular Water Treatment Systems for Welsh Water
Siltbuster deploys large temporary Modular Water Treatment Systems for Welsh Water Siltbuster has designed and mobilised one of the UK’s largest ever temporary modular water treatment solutions, in ju...
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Global construction and real estate totals $41.38 billion in 3rd Quarter
Global construction and real estate totals $41.38 billion in 3rd Quarter Total global construction & real estate industry M&A deals in Q3 2019 were worth $41.38 billion, according to GlobalDat...
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British-made 100000 hour LED technology putting the spotlight on Rail and Construction
British-made 100,000 hour LED technology putting the spotlight on Rail and Construction World class technology manufactured by Marl International, which has helped keep the UK rail industry on track i...
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Western Australia receives $940m funding to improve Infrastructure
Western Australia receives $940m funding to improve Infrastructure The Western Australia economy will receive a $940 million boost from additional Federal and State infrastructure funding over the nex...
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CEB loans reach €4 billion in 2019 to support construction and social projects
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 €40...
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AIIB commits US$112m to improve Transport and water services in Karachi
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 Infrastructu...
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The World Bank and City of Paris partner to promote Sustainable Cities across the globe
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,...
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EIB supporting €450m Ukraine road infrastructure upgrade
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...
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Saint-Gobain Pam UK’s Install Plus wins Highways UK Innovation Award
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 Manageme...
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EBRD commits support for Ukraine road infrastructure
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...
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Rio Tinto and EdTech sector to invest in developing the skills of young Australians
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 desig...
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UK Construction and real estate industry deals total $4.09 bn in Q3
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 GlobalDa...
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SIKA acquires Adeplast – Romania’s leading manufacturer of construction materials
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 i...
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Silvertown Tunnel passes another major milestone with contract signing in London
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 Inves...
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Anglo American joins ResponsibleSteel to reinforce commitment to responsible mining
Anglo American joins ResponsibleSteel to reinforce commitment to responsible mining Anglo American announces its membership of ResponsibleSteel, reinforcing its commitment to responsible mining and th...
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Wrekin first to offer 10 year guarantee on manhole and gully covers
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...
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Northumberland County Council selects Yotta Alloy software for Highways Maintenance
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 fla...
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Komatsu mine clearing efforts showcased at Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
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 C...
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Tirana Airport releases Consultancy tender for airfield rehab and Terminal expansion
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 undert...
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PIARC explored Transport Systems Economics at the World Road Congress
PIARC explored Transport Systems Economics at the World Road Congress During the World Road Association (PIARC) World Road Congress held in Abu Dhabi last October, Dr Fred Amonya, Chair Transport Syst...
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MAJOR increases FLEX-MAT manufacturing capacity
MAJOR increases FLEX-MAT manufacturing capacity MAJOR, a leading global manufacturer of high-performance wire screening media, is expanding the manufacturing capacity of its production plants for the...
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Three HDR projects earn Excellence Awards from the American Segmental Bridge Institute
Three HDR projects earn Excellence Awards from the American Segmental Bridge Institute Every two years, the American Segmental Bridge Institute recognizes bridge projects for excellence in segmental b...
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North Somerset street lighting to be transformed by Yotta Alloy
North Somerset street lighting to be transformed by Yotta Alloy Technology company, Yotta has won a major contract working with North Somerset Council through their IT and Business Services provider,...
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Intelligent Compaction is the key to long-lasting, durable surfaces
Intelligent Compaction is the key to long-lasting, durable surfaces In the realm of road construction, compaction is considered one of the most important processes in pavement and roadway surface cons...
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Fleet Management and mitigating risks from common road accidents
Fleet Management and mitigating risks from common road accidents The high frequency of road accidents makes driver safety one of the biggest challenges facing Fleet Management each day. In the US alon...
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Sacyr financing $185m of the Puerta de Hierro highway in Colombia
Sacyr financing $185m of the Puerta de Hierro highway in Colombia Sacyr Concesiones has completed the financial closure of the concession of the Puerta de Hierro – Palmar de Varela and Carreto-C...
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Some UK Councils begin charging for garden waste in the name of environmental responsibility
Some UK Councils begin charging for garden waste in the name of environmental responsibility More than a third (36%) of environmental services managers in councils, local authorities, government or in...
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Magway revolutionary subterranean delivery network opens up for Crowdfunding investment
Magway revolutionary subterranean delivery network opens up for Crowdfunding investment Magway, the British start-up that has developed a ground-breaking, sustainable delivery utility designed to tran...
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EIB supports €139m rehabilitation of Malawi transport network
EIB supports €139m rehabilitation of Malawi transport network The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Union have confirmed support for refurbishing the principal road across landlocked Malawi...
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CDE Apprenticeship Programme accounts for a third of their global Design Team
CDE Apprenticeship Programme accounts for a third of their global Design Team For the past eight years, wet processing equipment manufacturer CDE has partnered with local colleges in Northern Ireland...
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EBRD strengthens construction and utilities sectors in Egypt
EBRD strengthens construction and utilities sectors in Egypt The Egyptian construction sector will receive a boost with a US$ 20 million loan by the EBRD to Hassan Allam Holding (HAH), a joint stock c...
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EIB funding Helsinki Airport €150 million expansion plans
EIB funding Helsinki Airport €150 million expansion plans Finavia Corporation, a Finnish airport company, and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a loan agreement of €150 million in Helsink...
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Air pollution to exceed limits at four out of five Breathe London sites
Air pollution to exceed limits at four out of five Breathe London sites Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDFE) together with Mayor Sadiq Khan have released the second wave of data from Breathe Londo...
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Digital Catapult weather monitoring system helping Bloodhound break the land speed record
Digital Catapult weather monitoring system helping Bloodhound break the land speed record Digital Catapult, the UK’s leading agency for the early adoption of advanced digital technologies, has b...
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Dubai Expo 2020 ticket and visa information for the Construction sector
Dubai Expo 2020 ticket and visa information for the Construction sector VFS Global has been named an official ticket reseller for the Dubai Expo 2020, the World’s Greatest Show, to be held in the UAE...
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Wirtgen Autopilot 2.0 speeds up Concrete Paving Projects
Wirtgen Autopilot 2.0 speeds up Concrete Paving Projects A concrete contractor from Virginia is one of the first companies in North America to upgrade to the new Wirtgen AutoPilot 2.0 for stringless c...
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Tractor of the future STEYR Konzept launched at Agritechnica 2019
Tractor of the future STEYR Konzept launched at Agritechnica 2019 During Agritechnica, the Austrian tractor brand STEYR will unveil a comprehensive project study on what the future of tractor producti...
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Congrid promoting development of PropTech in Finland at RecoTech
Congrid promoting development of PropTech in Finland at RecoTech RecoTech is an event focusing on key technological innovations in the real estate and construction industry in the Nordic countries. Th...
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Omnicom Balfour Beatty and University of York revolutionising railway inspection
Omnicom Balfour Beatty and University of York revolutionising railway inspection A new Artificial Intelligence computer software, developed in partnership by Omnicom Balfour Beatty and The University...
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AUSA C251H forklift receives Technological Innovation recognition at Ecomondo Italy
AUSA C251H forklift receives Technological Innovation recognition at Ecomondo Italy AUSA‘s new all-terrain C251H forklift won the award for Technological Innovation at the 23rd edition of the Ec...
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Rio Tinto partnership receives accreditation for Australian-first qualification in Remote Operation
Rio Tinto partnership receives accreditation for Australian-first qualification in Remote Operation Current and future workers in the resources industry will be able to gain formal qualifications in r...
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Steady recovery in the construction industry hampered by a shortage of skilled workers
Steady recovery in the construction industry hampered by a shortage of skilled workers In the US, a steady recovery from the recession continues, and more than half the states are now offering an incr...
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EU Commission approves €22m to promote rail transport operability in the Netherlands
EU Commission approves €22m to promote rail transport operability in the Netherlands The European Commission has approved €22.2 million of public support to upgrade the traffic management equipment on...
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Construction in China up 3.9 percent in Q3 2019
Construction in China up 3.9% in Q3 2019 China’s construction & real estate industry saw a rise of 3.9% in overall deal activity during Q3 2019, when compared with the last four-quarter aver...
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EIB funds €140m expansion for Port of Piraeus transformation in Greece
EIB funds €140m expansion for Port of Piraeus transformation in Greece The European Investment Bank (EIB) today formally agreed to provide €140 million to support expansion and upgrading of the Port o...
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SENNEBOGEN enters agriculture market with telescopic handlers sold by AGCO/Fendt
SENNEBOGEN enters agriculture market with telescopic handlers sold by AGCO/Fendt With the SENNEBOGEN 355 E, the Lower Bavarian machine manufacturer has successfully established its new telescopic load...
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New Holland Wheel Loaders overhauled with Stage V compliant engines
New Holland Wheel Loaders overhauled with Stage V compliant engines New Holland Agriculture is introducing its HI-eSCR2 technology on the two models at the top of its wheel loader range, the W170D and...
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TRL launches road monitoring device to speed up maintenance and repair initiatives
TRL launches road monitoring device to speed up maintenance and repair initiatives At the Highways UK event at the NEC in Birmingham this week, TRL presented its cost-effective, easy to use, road cond...
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Texas contractor wins 2019 Vermeer MINI 500 Sweepstakes
Texas contractor wins 2019 Vermeer MINI 500 Sweepstakes Douglas Bonilla from Dallas, Texas, is the winner of the 2019 Vermeer Mini 500 Sweepstakes. Bonilla will receive a free one-year membership with...
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