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Annual salary survey reveals Project Management is a positive and weather-proof career choice
Annual salary survey reveals Project Management is a positive and weather-proof career choice The findings of the latest annual ‘Salary and Market Trends Survey’ from the Association for Project Manag...
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Sacyr awarded construction of Tenerife South Airport interconnecting building
Sacyr awarded construction of Tenerife South Airport interconnecting building The project will transform the airport by integrating the two buildings into a single terminal area and providing 14,000 m...
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Ritchie Bros. sees record attendance for US$56+ million auction in Texas
Ritchie Bros. sees record attendance for US$56+ million auction in Texas Ritchie Bros.’ Fort Worth auction site set a new bidder record during its first auction of the year last week, attracting...
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FMB survey finds we would rather our children did an apprenticeship than a degree
FMB survey finds we would rather our children did an apprenticeship than a degree More parents in the UK want to see their child undertake an apprenticeship than a university degree, according to new...
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Watson-Marlow to showcase fluid handling technology at bauma
Watson-Marlow to showcase fluid handling technology at bauma A wide range of robust fluid handling technology solutions will be showcased by Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group at Bauma 2019. Solutio...
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CABE Conference set to debate professional excellence
CABE Conference set to debate professional excellence Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is delighted to announce its annual two-day conference and exhibition will take place in Manche...
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SANRAL to ramp up South Africa’s infrastructure investment
SANRAL to ramp up South Africa’s infrastructure investment SANRAL is ramping up its investment in road infrastructure back to familiar levels through its R70bn medium term budget allocation to i...
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Do we need to put the brakes on Britain’s Smart Motorways?
Do we need to put the brakes on Britain’s Smart Motorways? Almost all of us use the motorway network as part of our travels across the country and as Smart Motorways are continuing to be rolled...
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Awards and honours at the International Slurry Surfacing Association Convention
Awards and honours at the International Slurry Surfacing Association Convention The 57th Annual Convention of the International Slurry Surfacing Association was held in February 18-21, 2019, in Cancun...
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Dalian Airport enlarges their Boschung Jetbroom fleet to keep planes flying
Dalian Airport enlarges their Boschung Jetbroom fleet to keep planes flying Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport in China has recorded significantly increased aircraft flights over the last few years due to a ra...
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Australia on the way to funding A$204.3 million for 330 new regional projects
Australia on the way to funding A$204.3 million for 330 new regional projects Regional communities throughout Australia will benefit from 330 new infrastructure projects and community initiatives, as...
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European Investment Bank welcomes opening of Lucknow metro one year ahead of schedule
European Investment Bank welcomes opening of Lucknow metro one year ahead of schedule The Lucknow metro, financed by a €450 million (Rs.33 billion) long-term loan from the European Investment Bank, is...
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EU supports rebuilding the road connection between Eritrea and Ethiopia
EU supports rebuilding the road connection between Eritrea and Ethiopia Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica is visiting Eritrea, where he has launched an initial €2...
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The UK National Homebuilding and Renovating Show
The UK National Homebuilding and Renovating Show This year’s National Homebuilding & Renovating Show will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from 28 to 31 March 2019. The National Homebuilding &...
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ADB finances $75 million to upgrade the Mardan to Swabi Road in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ADB finances $75 million to upgrade the Mardan to Swabi Road in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Pakistan have signed a loan agreement for $75 million to widen...
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Network Rail launches public design exhibition and Design Panel
Network Rail launches public design exhibition and Design Panel Network Rail has launched a public exhibition at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) showcasing the best footbridge designs...
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GSSI collaborates with archaeologists and the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation
GSSI collaborates with archaeologists and the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation GSSI, the world leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, is continuing their partnership with th...
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Siemens Mobility awarded four year contract by DfI in Northern Ireland
Siemens Mobility awarded four year contract by DfI in Northern Ireland Siemens Mobility has been awarded a new four-year contract by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in Northern Ireland. The co...
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NAPA updates Use of Shingles in Asphalt Pavements Guide
NAPA updates Use of Shingles in Asphalt Pavements Guide Across the United States, about four out of every five homes have asphalt shingle roofs. Annually, as those roofs are replaced and maintained, a...
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Eco Friendly Bollards for a Greener Environment
Eco Friendly Bollards for a Greener Environment ECO bollards from Leafield Environmental are environmentally friendly bollards are manufactured from a combination of 50% chipped recycled plastic bottl...
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UK Road Industry responds to the lack of local road investment in Spring Statement
UK Road Industry responds to the lack of local road investment in Spring Statement The Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) believes that the lack of any mention of investment in the local road...
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Sweco to supervise the renovation of the Belliard and Loi tunnels in Brussels
Sweco to supervise the renovation of the Belliard and Loi tunnels in Brussels The consortium of Sweco and BG Ingénieurs Conseils has been appointed by Brussels Mobility for the design and supervision...
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Institute of Quarrying UK Study Tour to focus on the North West
Institute of Quarrying UK Study Tour to focus on the North West This year’s Institute of Quarrying (IQ) study tour for students from the University of Derby’s Centre for Mineral Products runs from 18-...
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Research shows the British public think public transport is outdated and unfit for purpose
Research shows the British public think public transport is outdated and unfit for purpose The British public feels the public transport sector does not meet its expectations of modernisation and func...
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Hexagon to present new intelligent construction technology at bauma 2019
Hexagon to present new intelligent construction technology at bauma 2019 Hexagon’s Geosystems and Mining divisions are presenting an extensive portfolio of construction and site management technology...
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A look at the factors driving Britain’s Construction Companies to innovate
A look at the factors driving Britain’s Construction Companies to innovate Businesses who innovate and develop new products, services and processes – generally put themselves ahead of competitor...
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Road Marking innovations highlight how technology is driving change at Traffex
Road Marking innovations highlight how technology is driving change at Traffex A knee-high robot that marks white lines accurately and at high speed; innovative paint that can deal with the road surfa...
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Indian Construction estimated to grow to US$690.9 billion by 2023
Indian Construction estimated to grow to US$690.9 billion by 2023 Positive developments in economic conditions, improvement in investor confidence and investments in transport infrastructure, energy a...
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Highways England A14 project scoops national Archaeology Award
Highways England A14 project scoops national Archaeology Award Highways England’s work to tap into the nation’s history while delivering huge road improvements has received national recognition. In a...
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British Antarctic Research Station modernised with help from Mabey Hire Monitoring Solutions
British Antarctic Research Station modernised with help from Mabey Hire Monitoring Solutions Leading engineering services specialist and experts in environmental monitoring solutions, Mabey Hire, toda...
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AGD Systems acquires Radix Traffic Ltd
AGD Systems acquires Radix Traffic Ltd Leading manufacturer of ITS product solutions, AGD Systems Limited, has acquired Radix Traffic Limited as part of its ambitious plans for growth. Radix, which is...
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Western Sydney set for A$3.5 billion metro rail package
Western Sydney set for A$3.5 billion metro rail package Australia’s Morrison and Berejiklian Governments will ensure the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has a metro rail...
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STRABAG consortium starts upgrade of bridges along A9 motorway near Allersberg
STRABAG consortium starts upgrade of bridges along A9 motorway near Allersberg A consortium consisting of STRABAG AG, subdivision Bavaria North, and Ed. Züblin AG, Subdivision Bridge Construction, wil...
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Railway reopens thanks to the help of Ivy and Holly the robots
Railway reopens thanks to the help of Ivy and Holly the robots The railway between Taunton and Exeter St David’s has reopened after a three-week closure thanks to Ivy and Holly the robots who helped c...
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The UK is urged to make a splash for wildlife
The UK is urged to make a splash for wildlife For this year’s Wild About Gardens challenge, The Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are calling on people to put in a pond. From m...
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Eurovia Contracting South to install high-tech Digital CCTV system across Dover district
Eurovia Contracting South to install high-tech Digital CCTV system across Dover district Eurovia Contracting South’s CCTV division will install a new high-tech digital system across Dover, Deal and Sa...
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ALE custom transport solution delivers historic WW2 Rescue Launch
ALE custom transport solution delivers historic WW2 Rescue Launch ALE has designed bespoke equipment to complete the jacking, transportation and installation of a fragile Second World War rescue vesse...
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Sacyr awarded their fourth highway conservation contract in Peru
Sacyr awarded their fourth highway conservation contract in Peru Sacyr will be responsible for the routine management and conservation of 436 kilometres of highway along the road corridor linking the...
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UK Government utility proposals fail to address the real pothole issue
UK Government utility proposals fail to address the real pothole issue New government proposals to force utility companies to maintain roads for five years after digging them up have been welcomed by...
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MVIS and Bartco UK achieve ISO Health and Safety Management accreditation
MVIS and Bartco UK achieve ISO Health and Safety Management accreditation Intelligent transport system (ITS) solution providers, MVIS and Bartco UK, have further cemented their reputation for quality...
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The 4th Africa Road Infrastructure and Investment Congress 2019
The 4th Africa Road Infrastructure and Investment Congress 2019 The 4th Africa Road Infrastructure and Investment Congress 2019 is the African continent’s most prominent event, which brings together t...
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The Screwfix Trade Apprentice Competition 2019 is now open for entries!
The Screwfix Trade Apprentice Competition 2019 is now open for entries! The wait is over! This year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition opened for entries on Monday 4th March. Every year, Screwfix...
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Network Rail slashes red tape for investors and builders as railways open for business
Network Rail slashes red tape for investors and builders as railways open for business Sweeping new reforms to how railway projects are run – cutting cost, internal bureaucracy and red tape – are maki...
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Italian Cruise ship lengthened with support from ALE Heavylift
Italian Cruise ship lengthened with support from ALE Heavylift ALE Heavylift has used its skidding and heavy transportation expertise to successfully lengthen a cruise ship in Palermo, Italy. The crui...
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New research reveals the extent of the UK and London’s pothole crisis
New research reveals the extent of the UK and London’s pothole crisis EFFORTS to encourage commuters to shun their cars in favour of bikes is putting lives at risk, with new research revealing t...
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Highways England consultation on A66 improvements to start in May
Highways England consultation on A66 improvements to start in May Investment of more than a billion pounds in the A66 from Cumbria, through County Durham and into North Yorkshire will move a step clos...
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McCann continues investing in the next generation of civil and electrical engineering talent
McCann continues investing in the next generation of civil and electrical engineering talent Nottingham-based civil and electrical engineering firm McCann is continuing to invest in the next generatio...
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New Wildlife mobile app helps identify signs of protected species on construction sites
New Wildlife mobile app helps identify signs of protected species on construction sites CIRIA and The Ecology Consultancy have announced the launch of their new Working with Wildlife mobile app to ide...
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Eurovia UK invests £7m in PolyBitumens plant to enhance the UK highway network
Eurovia UK invests £7m in PolyBitumens plant to enhance the UK highway network The Member of Parliament for Thurrock, Jackie Doyle-Price, has today officially opened PolyBitumens, the new state-of-the...
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All-wheel steering for Construction Machines enabled by EHLA PLUS
All-wheel steering for Construction Machines enabled by EHLA PLUS Electro-hydraulic steering systems for rear axles have been standard in commercial vehicles and complex construction machinery for man...
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