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Hyundai shows future vision for cities with Smart Mobility at CES 2020
Hyundai shows future vision for cities with Smart Mobility at CES 2020 Hyundai Motor will take to the stage at CES 2020 to present its vision for smart mobility and cities of the future. Hyundai will...
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DOKA Formwork enables Sweden’s biggest road and tunnel project
DOKA Formwork enables Sweden’s biggest road and tunnel project A 21 km motorway bypass is being constructed to relieve traffic in Stockholm: E4 Bypass Stockholm, or in Swedish “E4 Förbifart Stoc...
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Wearable tech is a $54 billion opportunity for the construction industry by 2023
Wearable tech is a $54 billion opportunity for the construction industry by 2023 Wearable tech has the potential to transform the construction industry through the ability to improve safety and effici...
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USL Group acquires Logiball pipe rehabilitation equipment manufacturer in Canada
USL Group acquires Logiball pipe rehabilitation equipment manufacturer in Canada USL Group has announced the acquisition of Logiball Inc., a leading manufacturer of trenchless pipe rehabilitation equi...
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Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Energy from Waste plant completed in Yorkshire
Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Energy-from-Waste plant completed in Yorkshire After 3 years of construction, the Ferrybridge Multifuel 2 Energy-from-Waste plant has successfully completed its commissioning p...
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Caterpillar celebrating 90 years on the New York Stock Exchange
Caterpillar celebrating 90 years on the New York Stock Exchange Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby rang the opening bell on Monday at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to mark the 90th ann...
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Liebherr celebrates 50th anniversary and showcases machinery at Conexpo Con/Agg 2020
Liebherr celebrates 50th anniversary and showcases machinery at Conexpo Con/Agg 2020 From March 10-14, 2020, Liebherr’s innovative products will be on display at Conexpo – Con/Agg 2020. Li...
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Milestone reached in New Zealand as new bridge opens on the Waikato Expressway
Milestone reached in New Zealand as new bridge opens on the Waikato Expressway Local politicians, project staff and neighbours joined iwi to mark completion of the newest bridge on the Hamilton sectio...
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2019 UK legal Construction review and 2020 preview
2019 UK legal Construction review and 2020 preview It’s been yet another busy year for construction, with BIM developments, greater use of modern methods of construction, looming Brexit, increas...
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Project Qatar Mobility promotes self-driving shuttles in Doha for next-level Transport
Project Qatar Mobility promotes self-driving shuttles in Doha for next-level Transport For the first time ever a cutting-edge fleet of self-driving Level 4 electric shuttles will usher in a new era of...
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EBRD finances Montenegro main road upgrade
EBRD finances Montenegro main road upgrade As part of its effort to improve regional integration in the Western Balkans, the EBRD is extending €15 million for the reconstruction and upgrade of the roa...
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AIIB makes first investment in Russia with $500m transport project
AIIB makes first investment in Russia with $500m transport project The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved its first investment in the Russian Federation to improve transport conn...
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Driver training tips to reduce liability costs and protect your fleet
Driver training tips to reduce liability costs and protect your fleet Road traffic accidents occur every day and account for more than 1.2 million deaths annually. Many of these accidents are avoidabl...
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Executive Hire Show 2020 is the place to meet Hire Industry Professionals
Executive Hire Show 2020 is the place to meet Hire Industry Professionals With 160 exhibitors, including 20 companies making their Show debut, there is no better opportunity than the 2020 Executive Hi...
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Digitalization in mining showcased at Sandvik event in Brisbane
Digitalization in mining showcased at Sandvik event in Brisbane On 3-4 December, almost 300 leaders from the mining, construction and quarrying industries from Australia, Japan and Indonesia met in Br...
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The 5 most dangerous industries in Britain
The 5 most dangerous industries in Britain Different jobs present different risks. While office workers may risk carpal tunnel syndrome or the occasional migraine, metal workers are steering clear of...
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John Holland awarded Australia North East Rail Line upgrade
John Holland awarded Australia North East Rail Line upgrade Major works for the North East Rail Line Upgrade project are soon to commence with the announcement from the Australian Rail Track Corporati...
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Pushing boundaries in design and sustainability with Kebony wood
Pushing boundaries in design and sustainability with Kebony wood From a remote Island hideaway in Norway to a transformed family home in the Surrey Hills, Kebony, a global leader in the production of...
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Wedge Group’s new livery helps to galvanize their nationwide fleet
Wedge Group’s new livery helps to galvanize their nationwide fleet One of the UK’s leading galvanizing companies is rolling out a new look for its fleet of more than 100 trucks. Wedge Group Galv...
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Wirtgen W 210 Fi large milling machine is a master of efficiency
Wirtgen W 210 Fi large milling machine is a master of efficiency Achieving high quality at low costs and a reliable assistant at hand – for milling machine operators the new Wirtgen large milling mach...
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EIB finances US$50m rebuild of hurricane damaged Sint Maarten International Airport
EIB finances US$50m rebuild of hurricane damaged Sint Maarten International Airport The European Investment Bank (EIB) is agreeing finance, enabling the reconstruction of Princess Juliana Internationa...
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Geo Connect Asia 2020 gathers momentum
Geo Connect Asia 2020 gathers momentum Montgomery Asia has announced the first wave of speakers and exhibitors for the March Geo Connect Asia 2020 event, which will be a focal point for the multi-bill...
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Innovative UK tech scheme launched to support next generation of ambitious entrepreneurs
Innovative UK tech scheme launched to support next generation of ambitious entrepreneurs Exchange, a revolutionary new digital and technology programme, has opened applications for its first cohort, a...
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Asbestos Site Aid aims to help document hazards and make job sites safer
Asbestos Site Aid aims to help document hazards and make job sites safer Working with industry leaders and contaminated land experts, CIRIA has developed an Asbestos Site Aid mobile app, the first of...
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Tax is always the focus for election manifestos
Tax is always the focus for election manifestos For the Construction industry tax has been something that has been discussed a lot over the last few months – even before the UK General Election...
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New Development Bank in Shanghai approves US$937 million for 3 infrastructure projects
New Development Bank in Shanghai approves US$937 million for 3 infrastructure projects On December 2, 2019, the 22nd Meeting of the Board of Directors of the New Development Bank (NDB) was held in Sha...
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Acclaim Handling awarded Health and Safety ISO 45001 accreditation
Acclaim Handling awarded Health & Safety ISO 45001 accreditation Award-winning Acclaim Handling is a forklift hire sales and materials handling equipment specialist, headquartered in Purfleet in E...
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Discover Safe, Quick Pavement Drying with Road Dryer at CONEXPO
Discover Safe, Quick Pavement Drying with Road Dryer at CONEXPO South-Carolina-based Road Dryer, LLC, will have its experts on hand in Silver Lot 3 Booth #S6509 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG, March 10-14, 20...
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GSSI geophysical survey equipment featured at American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting
GSSI geophysical survey equipment featured at American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces that it will feature...
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Making the Most of Data and why it is Key for Public Sector Organisations in 2020 and Beyond
Making the Most of Data and why it is Key for Public Sector Organisations in 2020 and Beyond In this article, Nick Smee, CEO of Yotta, a leading, global connected asset management software and servic...
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IVECO, FPT Industrial and NIKOLA announce partnership to achieve Zero-Emissions transport
IVECO, FPT Industrial and NIKOLA announce partnership to achieve Zero-Emissions transport IVECO and FPT Industrial, brands of CNH Industrial N.V., and NIKOLA today presented the scope and plans of the...
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Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020
Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport shares his Transport predictions for 2020 The past year has seen considerable change across the UK’s transport industry, from the arrival of the first driverless ta...
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British Safety Council awards Ringway Jacobs the Sword of Honour
British Safety Council awards Ringway Jacobs the Sword of Honour Ringway Jacobs is delighted to have won the prestigious Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council. We now join the small number o...
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A custom SWARCO solution is helping protect cyclists in Bedfordshire
A custom SWARCO solution is helping protect cyclists in Bedfordshire A tailor-made traffic solution from SWARCO Traffic Ltd, the traffic technology specialist, is helping to keep cyclists protected on...
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JCB Design Engineer wins Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year award
JCB Design Engineer wins Higher or Degree Apprentice of the Year award A JCB Design Engineer is the toast of the UK today after winning a national apprentice award. Louise Meredith, 21, scooped the ti...
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CIRIA guidance on delivering better water management through the planning system
CIRIA guidance on delivering better water management through the planning system CIRIA has published new guidance ‘Delivering better water management through the planning system (C787)’ that identifie...
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EBRD finances €17m for 175 new buses for six cities in Georgia
EBRD finances €17m for 175 new buses for six cities in Georgia The EBRD is extending a €17 million sovereign loan to Georgia that will be on-lent to the Municipal Development Fund of Georgia (MDF) to...
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The 2000 year discovery at Ebbsfleet Garden City bridge
The 2000 year discovery at Ebbsfleet Garden City bridge Artefacts thought to date back 2000 years were discovered at the site where a new bridge is being built. A Roman ear cleaner and tweezers were f...
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KfW IPEX-Bank supports PPP financing of Silvertown Tunnel project in London
KfW IPEX-Bank supports PPP financing of Silvertown Tunnel project in London KfW IPEX-Bank has joined forces with numerous other international banks and institutional investors to finance the Silvertow...
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ABMEC Conference showcases the heart of British mining
ABMEC Conference showcases the heart of British mining The premier UK event for the mining supply chain, the ABMEC Conference was held in Nottingham on 21 November 2019, and brought together over 200...
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World Bank approves major road upgrade for Timor-Leste
World Bank approves major road upgrade for Timor-Leste The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$59 million credit to begin rehabilitating the 44.3km road corridor from Gleno to...
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CABEI approves US$245.8m for road infrastructure in El Salvador
CABEI approves US$245.8m for road infrastructure in El Salvador CABEI, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration has approved a loan for US$245.8 million to the Republic of El Salvador for th...
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Designing the optimal wooden structure for the unique Metsä Pavilion
Designing the optimal wooden structure for the unique Metsä Pavilion The structural design of the Metsä Pavilion has been optimised to be as simple as possible so this unique structure could be create...
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Final section of new M11 motorway between Moscow and Saint Petersburg opened
Final section of new M11 motorway between Moscow and Saint Petersburg opened The final section (Section 8) of the new Moscow – Saint Petersburg (M11) motorway was officially opened on 27 November 2019...
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Canadian Keeyask Project equipment to be sold on Ritchie Bros Marketplace-E platform
Canadian Keeyask Project equipment to be sold on Ritchie Bros Marketplace-E platform As one of the largest construction projects in the world, the Keeyask Project in Northern Manitoba has required a t...
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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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