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EBRD Energises Automotive Sector in Mongolia with Strategic Investment
EBRD Energises Automotive Sector in Mongolia with Strategic Investment In a determined move to pivot Mongolia’s economy further away from its reliance on extractive industries, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a significant new investment in one of the...
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Igniting the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging in the Baltics with €60m Investment
Igniting the Future of Electric Vehicle Charging in the Baltics with €60m Investment The electric vehicle revolution is quietly shifting up a gear in the Baltics. In a move set to change the pace of sustainable transport across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, the European Bank for Reconstruction and...
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WSP Acquires Ricardo to Chart New Horizons for Engineering
WSP Acquires Ricardo to Chart New Horizons for Engineering WSP Global is making bold moves again, this time with a headline-grabbing acquisition of the UK-based engineering consultancy Ricardo. The £363 million deal is turning heads in the construction and infrastructure consulting sectors, and for...
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Asphalt Overlays and the Driveway Renaissance
Asphalt Overlays and the Driveway Renaissance Driveways, whether leading to suburban homes in the United States or villas nestled in the hills of Tuscany, endure a lot. Sun, rain, frost, oil stains, and the constant wear of tyres slowly degrade even the most well-laid tarmac. But replacing an entire...
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Powering Plantation Success in Sorong with 25 Volvo EC210 Excavators
Powering Plantation Success in Sorong with 25 Volvo EC210 Excavators Tunas Jaya Persada, one of Indonesia’s most forward-looking contractors, has made waves in the construction and plantation sectors by deploying a formidable fleet of 25 Volvo New Generation EC210 excavators in Sorong, West Pa...
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Keeping Construction Sites Safe – What to Know About Security
Keeping Construction Sites Safe – What to Know About Security Construction sites are full of activity, materials, and expensive equipment. With so much happening and so many valuable assets on-site, keeping everything secure is essential. Security isn’t just about preventing theft. It’s also a...
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Bobcat Backs STEM Education at UNC Charlotte
Bobcat Backs STEM Education at UNC Charlotte In a bold move to shape the future of engineering and innovation, Bobcat Company has joined forces with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, pledging $200,000 in scholarships while embedding itself directly into the campus ecosystem. This multif...
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Smarter Structures with Self-Sensing Composite Bars
Smarter Structures with Self-Sensing Composite Bars In the world of construction, there are few challenges more pressing than ensuring the long-term safety and performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. From bridges and tunnels to high-rises and car parks, concrete is the skeleton of modern...
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Shape-Shifting Perovskites Pave the Way for Smarter Solar and Lighting Tech
Shape-Shifting Perovskites Pave the Way for Smarter Solar and Lighting Tech There’s a quiet transformation taking place in labs that could have a profound impact on the future of solar energy and smart lighting. This time, it’s not about reinventing the wheel, but rather reshaping the very materials...
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Reinventing Polypropylene with a Smart Shell for Cold Toughness
Reinventing Polypropylene with a Smart Shell for Cold Toughness In a world driven by materials innovation, a fresh approach to an old challenge has emerged from China. Polypropylene (PP), the go-to thermoplastic for everything from food containers to car bumpers, has long had a stubborn flaw: it get...
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Magnetic Surprise Could Spark a Revolution in Quantum Tech
Magnetic Surprise Could Spark a Revolution in Quantum Tech In a quiet lab at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, a research team has made a breakthrough that could change the game for quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced data storage. They’ve managed to coax magnetism...
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What Every NSW Driver Needs to Do After a Crash
What Every NSW Driver Needs to Do After a Crash For one, getting into a car crash can be a nerve-racking ordeal for every driver. The most important thing you can do is keep calm and follow some simple steps to ensure your safety and the law. Knowing how to deal with a crash correctly after an ...
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Transforming Asphalt in the Age of Climate Pressure
Transforming Asphalt in the Age of Climate Pressure Asphalt – the black, tarry substance binding our roads – lies at the intersection of two defining challenges of our time: the race to build and maintain modern infrastructure and the urgency to combat climate change. Across the globe, tens of milli...
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Turning Waste into Wealth with Liebherr in Switzerland
Turning Waste into Wealth with Liebherr in Switzerland In the picturesque canton of St. Gallen, where pristine Alpine air meets the rhythm of responsible living, something quietly transformative is happening. Here, compost isn’t just a byproduct – it’s a currency of sustainability. At the heart of t...
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Compact Power on the Rise as Bobcat Expands Czech Footprint
Compact Power on the Rise as Bobcat Expands Czech Footprint Bobcat CZ, the exclusive dealer of Bobcat machines in the Czech Republic, has just chalked up a major win with the delivery of 80 excavators and 8 skid-steer loaders to Stavebniny DEK a.s., the country’s biggest distributor of constru...
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Smarter Journeys Over the Clyde with SWARCO Digital Signage
Smarter Journeys Over the Clyde with SWARCO Digital Signage As the freshly unveiled Renfrew Bridge rises across the River Clyde, connecting Renfrew with Clydebank and Yoker, it’s more than just a feat of infrastructure. It’s a signal of smarter, greener travel. Leading the digital charge is SWARCO U...
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Unlocking Molecular Potential to Reshape Materials Science
Unlocking Molecular Potential to Reshape Materials Science After decades of synthetic struggles, researchers have cracked one of organic chemistry’s most elusive puzzles. Scientists from Waseda University and Nagoya University have pioneered a one-step, palladium-catalysed route to generate or...
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AMTS Celebrating Two Decades of Automotive Engineering Excellence in Shanghai
AMTS Celebrating Two Decades of Automotive Engineering Excellence in Shanghai When it comes to pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering, one event consistently draws the eyes of the global industry: AMTS. Set to return to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 9 to 11 July 2025, thi...
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From a Local Moving Firm to A National Provider: Ayan Malikov of Nomad Express LLC Shares His Way to Success in Logistics
From a Local Moving Firm to A National Provider: Ayan Malikov of Nomad Express LLC Shares His Way to Success in Logistics By Lena Lau. Today, logistics has multiple disruptive forces simultaneously affecting it. As it is driven upward by the e-commerce market growth, supply chain disruptions and dri...
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RoSPA Celebrates Global Safety Champions at Health and Safety Awards
RoSPA Celebrates Global Safety Champions at Health and Safety Awards In a world where millions still lose their lives to preventable accidents, the quiet heroes of workplace safety were given a well-deserved standing ovation. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health and Safet...
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Malta Reshapes Mobility with Digitised Road Management with TRL iROADS
Malta Reshapes Mobility with Digitised Road Management with TRL iROADS Malta, with its rich history and tightly woven infrastructure, is now steering its transport network firmly into the digital age. In a move set to transform the way road assets are managed, Transport Malta has launched TM Roads,...
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UK Industry Backs BS8681 to Elevate Fall Protection Standards
UK Industry Backs BS8681 to Elevate Fall Protection Standards In a powerful and unprecedented show of solidarity, the UK fall protection sector is rallying behind the rollout of BS8681:2024 – a brand-new British Standard designed to professionalise and elevate safety practices at height. Developed a...
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Sandvik’s Basic Premium for Demolition and Recycling with Simplified Performance
Sandvik’s Basic Premium for Demolition and Recycling with Simplified Performance Sandvik has taken a bold step into new territory with the launch of its Basic Premium range – a no-nonsense, high-quality equipment line-up built specifically for the fast-evolving demolition and recycling (D&...
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Acrow Bridge Installs Steel Lifeline for Arizona Mine Site
Acrow Bridge Installs Steel Lifeline for Arizona Mine Site Tucked into the rugged folds of the Patagonia Mountains in southern Arizona, a pivotal infrastructure link has just been laid down to support one of the United States’ most strategically important mining projects. Acrow, a global leade...
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UK Approves Flight Paths for Long-Range Drones Over Critical Infrastructure
UK Approves Flight Paths for Long-Range Drones Over Critical Infrastructure The United Kingdom has taken a bold step into the future of unmanned flight. In a landmark decision, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approved Operational Authority for Drone Major Group to conduct long-range Beyond...
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Toyoda Gosei pushing the Boundaries of Motorcycle Airbag Development
Toyoda Gosei pushing the Boundaries of Motorcycle Airbag Development In an ambitious leap toward safeguarding some of the most vulnerable road users, Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. is putting the pedal to the metal in the development of a motorcycle airbag. Long known for its automotive safety innovations,...
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KIST Powers a Metal-Free Motor Revolution with CNT Coil Technology
KIST Powers a Metal-Free Motor Revolution with CNT Coil Technology In the relentless race towards cleaner, smarter transportation, every gram matters. The lighter the vehicle, the more miles it can squeeze out of a battery charge. And now, a Korean research team has taken a radical step that could t...
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ARS Systems Acquisition Sparks New Era in Steel Grit Recycling
ARS Systems Acquisition Sparks New Era in Steel Grit Recycling In a bold move that signals fresh momentum for the surface preparation sector, ARS Systems has officially emerged as the new parent company of ARS Recycling. The acquisition, announced by Forest Lane Capital Partners, marks a strategic s...
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Seamless Claims with iGUIDE Walkthroughs Integrated into Xactimate
Seamless Claims with iGUIDE Walkthroughs Integrated into Xactimate In a move that could reshape how insurance and restoration professionals handle property claims, Planitar Inc., creators of the iGUIDE virtual walkthrough system, have joined forces with Verisk to integrate their immersive technology...
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VolvoCE Doubles Down on North America with Global Production Revamp
VolvoCE Doubles Down on North America with Global Production Revamp Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is turning up the volume on its global manufacturing strategy with a decisive investment push into North America. The company has announced it will begin producing crawler excavators and large...
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CABEI Driving Progress with Ambitious Highway Project in Southern Honduras
CABEI Driving Progress with Ambitious Highway Project in Southern Honduras The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) is officially putting wheels in motion on a transformative new highway in southern Tegucigalpa, with the first round of project finance now released to launch the con...
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Supercharging Aluminium with Next-Gen Alloys
Supercharging Aluminium with Next-Gen Alloys In the global race to decarbonise, the spotlight has firmly landed on hydrogen. As a clean, high-energy fuel with the potential to revolutionise transport, energy storage, and heavy industry, hydrogen’s prospects are sky-high. But here’s the r...
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Ushering in a New Era of Urban Mobility with Arrive
Ushering in a New Era of Urban Mobility with Arrive The global mobility landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, one that promises to reshape how people navigate cities and interact with urban spaces. EasyPark Group, Flowbird, Parkopedia, RingGo, and ParkMobile have unified under a new parent compan...
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Eaton Transforms Atlanta’s Airport with Smart Energy Infrastructure
Eaton Transforms Atlanta’s Airport with Smart Energy Infrastructure Eaton, the intelligent power management company known for its innovative energy solutions, has landed a series of contracts totalling approximately $25 million to overhaul and future-proof the electrical infrastructure at Hart...
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How Electric Vehicles Are Reshaping Cities and Where People Choose to Live
How Electric Vehicles Are Reshaping Cities and Where People Choose to Live As the buzz around electric vehicles (EVs) grows louder by the day, a fresh study has taken a long, hard look at how people’s decisions about where they live and what they drive are tangled up in one another. It’s a timely pi...
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Cooling Without the Cost Creates a New Frontier for Data Centres
Cooling Without the Cost Creates a New Frontier for Data Centres In the relentless race to scale up computing power and meet the demands of artificial intelligence, cloud platforms, and hyperscale data processing, one issue continues to loom large: heat. And not just a bit of warmth—serious, energy-...
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Grúas Roxu Expands Fleet with Latest Tadano AC 5.250L-2
Grúas Roxu Expands Fleet with Latest Tadano AC 5.250L-2 Spanish lifting leader Grúas Roxu S.A. has made a significant move to further enhance its fleet by placing an order for the Tadano AC 5.250L-2 all-terrain crane during the prestigious bauma 2025 event held in Munich. This new acquisition marks...
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Inmotion Technologies Unveils Ground-breaking Power Electronics at iVT Expo Cologne
Inmotion Technologies Unveils Ground-breaking Power Electronics at iVT Expo Cologne At the iVT Expo in Cologne, Inmotion Technologies, a part of the ZAPI GROUP, is setting the stage for a new era of emission-free transportation solutions. The company is showcasing two innovative products, the DCC3 c...
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Arkema Leads the Charge in Sustainable Battery Innovations at The Battery Show 2025
Arkema Leads the Charge in Sustainable Battery Innovations at The Battery Show 2025 As the world gears up for the next phase of sustainable energy solutions, Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, is making waves at The Battery Show Europe 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. With its extensive port...
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Construction Powerhouses to Gather at Melbourne Build Expo
Construction Powerhouses to Gather at Melbourne Build Expo Something big is about to unfold in Melbourne. On the 22nd and 23rd of October, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) will transform into a bustling epicentre of construction innovation, industry networking, and design excell...
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ITEC 2025 to Gather Global Trenchless Tech Leaders in Jeddah
ITEC 2025 to Gather Global Trenchless Tech Leaders in Jeddah Set against the dynamic backdrop of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the International Trenchless Exhibition & Conference (ITEC) 2025 is poised to become the year’s flagship event for underground infrastructure innovation. Running from 23 to 24 J...
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Pre-Register for the International Exhibition on Automotive Industry in Shanghai
Pre-Register for the International Exhibition on Automotive Industry in Shanghai The countdown has begun for one of the biggest milestones in the global automotive calendar. The 20th edition of AMTS, the International Exhibition on Automotive Industry and Autoparts Manufacturing, is roaring into Sha...
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The Heartbeat of Construction Innovation Returns at Chicago Build 2025
The Heartbeat of Construction Innovation Returns at Chicago Build 2025 Chicago Build 2025 is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more dynamic than ever. Taking place at the iconic McCormick Place on 29-30 October, this powerhouse event is primed to gather over 30,000 architects, engineers, deve...
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When Road Design Causes Accidents – A Car Accident Lawyer’s Perspective
When Road Design Causes Accidents – A Car Accident Lawyer’s Perspective Car accident lawyers see how poor road design can contribute to accidents that injure or kill innocent people every day. While the official crash reports may blame driver error or jaywalking pedestrians, a closer look ofte...
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The Innovations Driving Asphalt Plant Automation
The Innovations Driving Asphalt Plant Automation In today’s asphalt industry, automation and intelligent control systems are redefining how we produce the blacktop that paves our highways. As we celebrate Asphalt Plant Month, it’s clear that the once-humble plant control cabin has transformed into a...
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VINCI Expands in Canada with Acquisition in British Columbia
VINCI Expands in Canada with Acquisition in British Columbia In a move that sends a clear signal about its long-term commitment to North America, VINCI Construction has officially acquired Peters Bros Construction Ltd, a well-established British Columbian paving and asphalt services company. With a...
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Heidelberg Materials UK Paving the Future with Cat AP400 Asphalt Pavers
Heidelberg Materials UK Paving the Future with Cat AP400 Asphalt Pavers Heidelberg Materials UK has turned the ignition on a major leap towards greener, more efficient road construction with the purchase of three Cat® AP400 wheeled asphalt pavers. Supplied by Finning UK & Ireland, this new fleet...
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South Africa Setting the Stage for Infrastructure Evolution
South Africa Setting the Stage for Infrastructure Evolution South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector is gearing up for a landmark event as Big 5 Construct South Africa and the South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo return to the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg fr...
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Eurovia Rolls Out UK’s First AI Emergency Braking Smart Rollers
Eurovia Rolls Out UK’s First AI Emergency Braking Smart Rollers Eurovia Surfacing has just drawn a firm line in the tarmac when it comes to jobsite safety. In a landmark move, the company has become the first contractor in the UK, and Europe, to roll out BOMAG 174 tandem rollers enhanced with...
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SoilDri SEM Range Paving the Way for Greener, Smarter Trench Reinstatement
SoilDri SEM Range Paving the Way for Greener, Smarter Trench Reinstatement In a sector that’s under pressure to cut waste, lower emissions, and speed up delivery, SoilDri has launched its SEM Range — a breakthrough on-site drying solution that promises to reshape trench reinstatement practices acros...
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TranSource Drives VolvoCE Deeper into the Northern Plains
TranSource Drives VolvoCE Deeper into the Northern Plains In a strategic move that’s set to shake up the heavy equipment landscape in the Northern Plains, TranSource Truck & Equipment, Inc. is dramatically widening its reach. The South Dakota-based powerhouse, already a familiar name across the...
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bitsensing and IKIO Join Forces to Revolutionise India’s Highways
bitsensing and IKIO Join Forces to Revolutionise India’s Highways In a bold leap toward next-generation traffic management, South Korean radar technology firm bitsensing has inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with India’s IKIO Technologies. The signing, which took place...
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VINCI Unveils a Smarter, Safer and Wider A57 Motorway in Southern France
VINCI Unveils a Smarter, Safer and Wider A57 Motorway in Southern France After years of meticulous planning, tightrope construction logistics, and substantial financial commitment, VINCI Autoroutes has officially opened the newly revamped A57 motorway. Now a fully-fledged dual three-lane carriageway...
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Northland Expressway Corridor Unveiled to Transform New Zealand’s Far North
Northland Expressway Corridor Unveiled to Transform New Zealand’s Far North Once completed, the Northland Expressway will resemble other modern four-lane highways weaving through New Zealand’s rolling countryside. The New Zealand Government has unveiled an “emerging preferred corridor” for the next...
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Bridging Sicily’s Future With Viaduct Work on the Ragusa-Catania Motorway
Bridging Sicily’s Future With Viaduct Work on the Ragusa-Catania Motorway In the rolling hills of eastern Sicily, a vital infrastructure milestone is taking shape. Webuild, the Italian construction giant known for its transformative transport projects, has broken ground on the most pivotal str...
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Gambia Invites Bids for Brand-new terminal at Banjul International Airport
Gambia Invites Bids for Brand-new terminal at Banjul International Airport The Gambia has officially opened the bidding process for the construction of a brand-new terminal at Banjul International Airport, marking a pivotal step in its broader vision to transform air travel infrastructure across Wes...
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Bechtel to Deliver World-Class Terminals at King Salman International Airport in Saudi Arabia
Bechtel to Deliver World-Class Terminals at King Salman International Airport in Saudi Arabia In a landmark move set to reshape the Middle East’s aviation landscape, Bechtel has inked a strategic agreement with the King Salman International Airport Development Company to serve as the delivery...
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Chile Awards $1.6 Billion Contract to Transform Route 68 to Sacyr Concesiones
Chile Awards $1.6 Billion Contract to Transform Route 68 to Sacyr Concesiones Chile has taken a bold leap forward in its infrastructure agenda, awarding its largest-ever highway concession to date. In a landmark deal, the Supreme Decree officially granted Sacyr Concesiones Chile S.p.A. the reins to...
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Spain’s $108m A-127 Regional Road Upgrade Guaranteed by Assured Guaranty
Spain’s $108m A-127 Regional Road Upgrade Guaranteed by Assured Guaranty In a major boost to regional infrastructure, Assured Guaranty (Europe) SA (AGE), a subsidiary of the Bermudian financial powerhouse Assured Guaranty Ltd., has stepped in to guarantee a substantial project financing loan w...
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Lewis and Clark Bridge Paves the Way for Autonomous Vehicles
Lewis and Clark Bridge Paves the Way for Autonomous Vehicles The East End Crossing, also known as the Lewis and Clark Bridge, has officially stepped into the future. Spanning the Ohio River to connect southern Indiana and eastern Louisville, Kentucky, this vital transport link is no longer just a we...
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