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Bosch and NIRA Dynamics Deliver Smarter Road Safety Through Connected Data
Bosch and NIRA Dynamics Deliver Smarter Road Safety Through Connected Data Bosch, the world-renowned leader in mobility solutions, has taken another decisive step towards connected safety by integrating NIRA Dynamics’ Road Surface Alerts into its suite of connected vehicle services. The partnership,...
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Latex-Modified Concrete Reinforces the Future of Bridge Engineering
Latex-Modified Concrete Reinforces the Future of Bridge Engineering The construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge marks a defining moment in North American infrastructure. Stretching 1.5 miles across the Detroit River to connect Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario, this monumental pr...
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VINCI to Build Key Highway Link in New Zealand’s North Island
VINCI to Build Key Highway Link in New Zealand’s North Island In a major boost to New Zealand’s infrastructure ambitions, VINCI Construction’s local subsidiary, HEB Construction, has secured a landmark contract as part of a consortium with Fulton Hogan, WSP, and Aurecon. Commissioned by NZ Transport...
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Indonesia Driving Forward Toward Intelligent Transport Systems
Indonesia Driving Forward Toward Intelligent Transport Systems Indonesia’s cities are facing an unprecedented challenge. With vehicle ownership rising by more than 6% every year, the country’s roads are buckling under the pressure. Urban centres like Jakarta, Bandung, and Medan are among the most co...
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Drones Fuel AI-Powered Traffic Insight in Helsinki
Drones Fuel AI-Powered Traffic Insight in Helsinki In a bold move that blends aerial surveillance with urban planning, Helsinki’s innovation arm is capturing traffic flows via drones in the city’s West Harbour. Between 17 and 19 September 2025, six drones hovered over the area, recording movement du...
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Next-gen Cat Articulated Trucks Redefine Power, Safety and Operator Control
Next-gen Cat Articulated Trucks Redefine Power, Safety and Operator Control Caterpillar has once again raised the bar in heavy equipment innovation with its next generation Cat® Articulated Trucks. These advanced haulers are designed with built-in automatic systems that boost performance, elevate sa...
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Nuveen Launches Global Multi-Asset Infrastructure Platform
Nuveen Launches Global Multi-Asset Infrastructure Platform Nuveen, a global investment manager overseeing $1.3 trillion in assets, has unveiled a new Global Infrastructure Investment Platform designed to unify its infrastructure expertise under one strategic banner. The move marks a significant step...
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Hitachi’s EX3600-6 Excavator Hits 100,000-Hour Milestone at Kumtor Gold Mine
Hitachi’s EX3600-6 Excavator Hits 100,000-Hour Milestone at Kumtor Gold Mine In the rugged mountains of Kyrgyzstan, where temperatures can plunge to minus 40°C and operations take place more than 4,000 metres above sea level, one machine has achieved a feat of endurance few can match. Hitachi Constr...
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Lintec & Linnhoff Expands Latin American Presence with Lintec-Ixon Integration
Lintec & Linnhoff Expands Latin American Presence with Lintec-Ixon Integration Lintec & Linnhoff has taken another major stride in its global growth journey by officially merging Lintec-Ixon into its international network. The Brazilian company, now rebranded as Lintec & Linnhoff Brasil...
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How CANbus and J1939 Are Driving the Next Wave of OEM Innovation
How CANbus and J1939 Are Driving the Next Wave of OEM Innovation Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across industries like construction, agriculture, landscaping, and emergency services are under mounting pressure to deliver more sophisticated machines to market, faster than ever. Balancing spe...
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Building the Future with Trimble’s 2026 Industry Outlook
Building the Future with Trimble’s 2026 Industry Outlook In the ever-evolving world of construction, few sectors are growing as rapidly, or as relentlessly, as data centres. With the rise of AI, cloud computing, and connected technologies, global demand for digital infrastructure has soared. D...
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Building the Continent’s Transport Future at Smarter Mobility Africa
Building the Continent’s Transport Future at Smarter Mobility Africa The annual Smarter Mobility Africa Summit 2025 in Johannesburg brought together the brightest minds and boldest innovators in transport to chart a new course for the continent’s mobility landscape. Held at the Sandton Convention Ce...
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Driving Bankable Infrastructure and Investment Opportunities at Africa PPP 2025
Driving Bankable Infrastructure and Investment Opportunities at Africa PPP 2025 Africa’s most influential Public-Private Partnership (PPP) summit returns in 2025, promising a powerful mix of knowledge-sharing, networking, and project acceleration. The Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment an...
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Mobilising Finance for a Sustainable Future with UNDP and Carbon Markets Africa Summit
Mobilising Finance for a Sustainable Future with UNDP and Carbon Markets Africa Summit In a year defined by climate urgency and economic reinvention, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is stepping up to help Africa transform its climate ambitions into measurable impact. As the official...
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Chicago Build 2025 Returns Bigger Than Ever
Chicago Build 2025 Returns Bigger Than Ever Chicago Build 2025 is gearing up to take McCormick Place by storm on October 29–30, promising to be the most electrifying edition yet. With over 30,000 construction, design, and real estate professionals expected to attend, the event is set to deliver two...
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80 Years of JCB Innovation and Ingenuity
80 Years of JCB Innovation and Ingenuity When Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE founded J.C.Bamford Excavators Ltd. (JCB) on 23 October 1945, he could scarcely have imagined that his one-man venture in a small lock-up garage in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, would grow into one of the world’s most respected engi...
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PlantWorx 2025 Closes with Strong Sales, Innovation and Optimism for the Future
PlantWorx 2025 Closes with Strong Sales, Innovation and Optimism for the Future PlantWorx 2025, the UK’s largest working construction equipment exhibition, concluded on 25th September at Newark Showground after three vibrant days that saw innovation, sustainability, and collaboration take centre sta...
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Siemens Rolls Out SIQuench Arc Mitigation Switchgear Across US
Siemens Rolls Out SIQuench Arc Mitigation Switchgear Across US Siemens has officially introduced its SIQuench technology to the U.S. market, representing a major step forward in electrical safety and system reliability. Designed to suppress internal arc faults in medium-voltage switchgear, the new S...
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Trimble and Engineers Without Borders Partner to Empower Global Development
Trimble and Engineers Without Borders Partner to Empower Global Development Trimble has strengthened its global commitment to social impact by expanding its strategic partnership with the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) network, facilitated by Engineers Without Borders International. This new chapte...
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ADB Boosts Delhi-Meerut Rapid Transit Revolution with $299m Finance
ADB Boosts Delhi-Meerut Rapid Transit Revolution with $299m Finance The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $299 million loan to help complete India’s pioneering Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), pushing the total ADB contribution to an impressive $1.05 billion. This final t...
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EIB Backs Iberdrola with €25.9m for Gatza Wind Farm in Greece
EIB Backs Iberdrola with €25.9m for Gatza Wind Farm in Greece In a move that underscores Europe’s determination to accelerate the green transition, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €25.9 million financing package with Iberdrola to develop the Gatza wind farm in central Greece. More th...
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Powering Spain’s Digital Energy Future with €650m Investment
Powering Spain’s Digital Energy Future with €650m Investment Spain is taking a major step toward a smarter, more sustainable energy future with a landmark €650 million financing agreement between the Spanish Ministry of Economy, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and energy provider Endesa. This in...
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Why Vehicle Reliability Is More Important Than Ever in Global Supply Chains
Why Vehicle Reliability Is More Important Than Ever in Global Supply Chains The Role of Vehicles in Global Supply Chains Transportation is the backbone of modern commerce, with millions of vehicles transporting goods across continents every day. Without dependable trucks, vans, and specialty vehicle...
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RAPID Marks Milestone Year with PlantWorx Award Recognition
RAPID Marks Milestone Year with PlantWorx Award Recognition RAPID, the Registered Assets Police Information Database, has celebrated its first anniversary in style, clinching the Security Initiative Award at the PlantWorx Innovation Awards. Judges hailed the platform as “a game-changer for machinery...
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HP Drives AEC Innovation with Smarter Printing, AI, and Precision Site Tools
HP Drives AEC Innovation with Smarter Printing, AI, and Precision Site Tools HP has unveiled a suite of new technologies designed to transform how professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) deliver projects. From compact, sustainable printing solutions to AI-powered design wo...
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ADB Backs Indore Metro with $190 Million Loan to Transform Urban Mobility
ADB Backs Indore Metro with $190 Million Loan to Transform Urban Mobility The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $190 million loan to fast-track the Indore Metro Rail Project, a landmark development designed to reshape mobility, curb pollution, and foster inclusive growth in Madhya Pradesh’...
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Wrekin launches Armadillo Silt Shield for Sustainable Silt Management
Wrekin launches Armadillo Silt Shield for Sustainable Silt Management Construction sites face a persistent problem that often flies under the radar: the accumulation of silt and debris. Left unmanaged, these materials can clog drainage systems, trigger flooding, and cause environmental harm. The sta...
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EBRD and EU Boost Kazakhstan’s Caspian Port to Expand Global Trade
EBRD and EU Boost Kazakhstan’s Caspian Port to Expand Global Trade The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in partnership with the European Union (EU), is giving a major boost to Kazakhstan’s maritime infrastructure. A financial package worth up to €45 million is set to transfor...
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Kubota Powers Ahead with Electric Retrofit Win at PlantWorx 2025
Kubota Powers Ahead with Electric Retrofit Win at PlantWorx 2025 Kubota has once again taken the spotlight at PlantWorx 2025, securing the Alternative Power Innovation Award for its pioneering Electric Retrofit technology. The development marks a significant milestone in the construction sector’s sh...
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Prolift Handling Raises the Bar in Lifting and Safety
Prolift Handling Raises the Bar in Lifting and Safety In Ireland’s construction and industrial sectors, safety and precision have never been more critical. Prolift Handling, the country’s exclusive partner of Austrian engineering group pewag, has unveiled two cutting-edge lifting solutions aimed squ...
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Cementing a Greener Future with Low-Carbon Concrete
Cementing a Greener Future with Low-Carbon Concrete Concrete is literally the foundation of modern civilisation, but it comes with a hefty climate cost. The production of cement, the key ingredient in concrete, emits an estimated 7-8% of global CO₂ each year, making it one of the single largest indu...
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Fleet Management is the Engine of Construction’s Digital Future
Fleet Management is the Engine of Construction’s Digital Future In today’s fast-moving world of off-highway construction, fleet management has quietly emerged as one of the most critical factors shaping the industry’s future. It may not command the same spotlight as autonomous driving or generative...
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Netradyne Expands Driver•i AI Safety and Fleet Performance to Japan
Netradyne Expands Driver•i AI Safety and Fleet Performance to Japan Netradyne, a recognised leader in AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions, has taken a significant leap forward by launching its flagship Driver•i platform in Japan. This move cements the company’s international growth str...
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Topcon Elevates Geomatics with New Global Business Structure
Topcon Elevates Geomatics with New Global Business Structure Topcon Positioning Systems has unveiled a dedicated global business unit focused exclusively on geomatics, signalling a major shift in how the company approaches geospatial technologies. By carving out a standalone division, Topcon aims to...
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A Highways Contractors Guide to Protecting Your Work Gear
A Highways Contractors Guide to Protecting Your Work Gear As a highways contractor, your tools and equipment are the backbone of your business. From heavy machinery to smaller hand tools, every piece of gear plays a critical role in ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on time. P...
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Digital Gaia – A New Paradigm for Artificial Intelligence
Digital Gaia – A New Paradigm for Artificial Intelligence For decades, artificial intelligence has been framed as a tool, powerful, yes, but ultimately a product of human ingenuity. Yet as the world becomes more interconnected and AI systems grow more advanced, a new paradigm is emerging: AI n...
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NVIDIA and OpenAI Forge the World’s Largest AI Infrastructure Deployment
NVIDIA and OpenAI Forge the World’s Largest AI Infrastructure Deployment The technology landscape just shifted dramatically. NVIDIA and OpenAI have unveiled what’s being described as the largest AI infrastructure project in history. This bold partnership aims to build multi-gigawatt data centres pow...
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The Future of Steelmaking
The Future of Steelmaking How Novel Iron making Processes Can Reduce Carbon Footprint Steel is the backbone of modern civilization, forming the structural core of cities, mobility, infrastructure, and clean energy solutions. Today, over 1.9 billion tonnes of steel are produced globally every year, m...
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Liebherr Cranes Power Rostock’s ULMICUM Project with Precision and Reliability
Liebherr Cranes Power Rostock’s ULMICUM Project with Precision and Reliability On Rostock’s Ulmenstraße campus, a striking new complex is steadily rising: the ULMICUM, which will house a library, seminar centre, administrative offices, and institute facilities for the University of Rostock. While th...
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Flying into the Future with Virtual Twins in Manufacturing
Flying into the Future with Virtual Twins in Manufacturing When global trade shifts and tariff battles reshape the playing field, manufacturers often find themselves under immense pressure. To explore how digital innovation can turn uncertainty into opportunity, we spoke with Buddharatn Ratawal, Sen...
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Smarter Teeth deliver Smarter Savings with Volvo VTS 2 Tooth System
Smarter Teeth deliver Smarter Savings with Volvo VTS 2 Tooth System A recent field trial in the UK has put Volvo’s second-generation tooth system (VTS 2) under the microscope, and the results are impossible to ignore. According to heavy equipment dealer SMT Great Britain, the system delivers up to £...
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OilQuick Announces Pink Coupler Auction to help Fight Breast Cancer
OilQuick Announces Pink Coupler Auction to help Fight Breast Cancer OilQuick AB has once again placed social responsibility at the heart of its operations, using industrial innovation to fuel charitable action. The Swedish company is auctioning a unique, fully automatic pink OQL quick coupler for Vo...
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SCHOTT Develops Geometric Reflective Waveguides for Augmented Reality Innovations
SCHOTT Develops Geometric Reflective Waveguides for Augmented Reality Innovations International technology group SCHOTT has crossed a decisive threshold in Augmented Reality (AR) innovation by achieving serial production of Geometric Reflective Waveguides. This manufacturing milestone is expected to...
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Esri’s New Book Unlocks the Power of Artificial Intelligence in GIS
Esri’s New Book Unlocks the Power of Artificial Intelligence in GIS Esri, a global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, has published a ground-breaking book, GeoAI: Artificial Intelligence in GIS, which explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping geospatial analysis. T...
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Plasma Breakthrough Promises Cleaner, Cheaper Iron Production
Plasma Breakthrough Promises Cleaner, Cheaper Iron Production A research team at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has opened a potential new chapter in the history of iron and steelmaking. By observing iron formation in real time at the nanometre scale, they have pioneered a process that coul...
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Intelligent Planning Unlocks Sustainable City Futures
Intelligent Planning Unlocks Sustainable City Futures As urbanisation accelerates across the globe, megacities face an uphill battle in juggling population growth, land scarcity, and environmental protection. Traditional expansionist planning, often focused on sheer scale, is being phased out in fav...
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China’s Global Belt & Road Infrastructure Drive Hits Record Highs
China’s Global Belt & Road Infrastructure Drive Hits Record Highs China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is surging ahead at a pace not seen in its 12-year history. In the first half of 2025 alone, Chinese companies inked BRI construction contracts worth $66.2 billion and invested roug...
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China Steering Towards a Nationwide Transportation Revolution
China Steering Towards a Nationwide Transportation Revolution China’s transportation system is undergoing a historic transformation under the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025). Minister of Transport Liu Wei recently confirmed that six of the plan’s core goals were achieved ahead of schedule in 2024, w...
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Intel Atom Amston Lake Powers Syslogic’s Next-Gen Rugged Computer
Intel Atom Amston Lake Powers Syslogic’s Next-Gen Rugged Computer Syslogic, a specialist in rugged embedded systems, has unveiled its latest innovation, the Rugged Computer RPC RSL 83, powered by Intel’s Atom x7433RE Amston Lake processor. Designed for harsh industrial environments, this system prom...
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Developing Effective, Efficient Fire Protection Systems for Hotels
Developing Effective, Efficient Fire Protection Systems for Hotels For hoteliers, ensuring guest comfort and safety is one of the most crucial responsibilities to ensure satisfaction and leave a good first impression of their business. Nowadays, there are various measures to reduce safety risks in h...
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AI and Robotics to Transform Industrialised Building Manufacturing
AI and Robotics to Transform Industrialised Building Manufacturing Industrialised building manufacturing (IBM) has been a game-changer in recent years, shifting construction away from traditional labour-intensive methods to a model that thrives on prefabrication, off-site assembly, and on-site insta...
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Hydrogen Catalyst Breakthrough Could Power Heavy-Duty Fuel-Cell Vehicles
Hydrogen Catalyst Breakthrough Could Power Heavy-Duty Fuel-Cell Vehicles Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have unveiled a new recipe for catalysts that could revolutionise hydrogen fuel-cell technology. Published in Nature Communications, the findings prom...
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Intelligent Technologies Transforming Demolition Waste Management
Intelligent Technologies Transforming Demolition Waste Management With urbanisation advancing at an unprecedented pace and the construction industry expanding worldwide, the effective management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste has become a critical priority. C&D waste already acco...
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AI Reshaping Safety, Productivity and Innovation in Infrastructure Construction
AI Reshaping Safety, Productivity and Innovation in Infrastructure Construction Infrastructure construction is one of the most resource-intensive industries, yet it has long wrestled with recurring issues such as high accident rates, low productivity, and persistent labour shortages. As projects gro...
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Rethinking Urban Traffic with a Global Scheduling Model for Autonomous Vehicles
Rethinking Urban Traffic with a Global Scheduling Model for Autonomous Vehicles Automated driving technology has advanced at lightning speed in recent years, with research pouring into sensors, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, artificial intelligence, and even public acceptance. Yet one crucial pie...
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Trimble and Vermeer Join Forces to Transform Solar Farm Construction
Trimble and Vermeer Join Forces to Transform Solar Farm Construction The race to deliver renewable energy infrastructure is gathering pace, and solar farms are right at the heart of the global shift. In a move set to reshape how these projects are built, Trimble and Vermeer have integrated the Trimb...
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Bart Vingerhoets on the Digital Revolution in Earthmoving
Bart Vingerhoets on the Digital Revolution in Earthmoving Internet-connected hardware and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping construction, particularly in earthmoving. Excavators, once purely mechanical workhorses, are now at the heart of a digital transformation that’s making sites safer, l...
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Georgia Secures $360m to Complete East-West Highway Link to Türkiye
Georgia Secures $360m to Complete East-West Highway Link to Türkiye The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given the green light to a $360 million loan aimed at strengthening Georgia’s transport infrastructure and boosting its role as a regional trade hub. The financing will fund the final missing pie...
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STRABAG’s Georgiou Secures €125 Million Reid Highway Upgrade in Perth
STRABAG’s Georgiou Secures €125 Million Reid Highway Upgrade in Perth STRABAG’s Australian subsidiary Georgiou has landed a landmark design and build contract worth €125 million for the upgrade of two critical intersections along Perth’s Reid Highway. Commissioned by Main Roads Western Australia, th...
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An Engineering Blueprint for a Biodiversity-Positive Future
An Engineering Blueprint for a Biodiversity-Positive Future Over half of the world’s economy relies on the services nature provides, from fisheries and fertile soils to clean air and stable climates. Yet, biodiversity is vanishing at an alarming rate, with extinction levels estimated to be between 1...
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