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VolvoCE opening Test and Demo Area for sustainable and autonomous solutions
VolvoCE opening Test and Demo Area for sustainable and autonomous solutions Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is distinguishing itself in the construction equipment industry by building the world’s first test and demonstration area for electric autonomous transport solutions at its Customer Ce...
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Exciting plans £275m low carbon housing development in West Lothian
Exciting plans £275m low carbon housing development in West Lothian Exciting proposals have been put submitted to West Lothian Council for the delivery of an ambitious £275 million residential-led mixed-use development and relocation of existing farm space to new state of the art facilities. “Drumsh...
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British drivers facing major Car Tax changes for 2021
British drivers facing major Car Tax changes for 2021 British drivers could be facing major changes in 2021, with proposals being tabled for a range of new schemes, which could impact driver taxes in an attempt to balance the economy and to lessen the environmental impact of driving in the UK. Natio...
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G+ and HeliOffshore collaborate on new helicopter guidance for wind farm operations
G+ and HeliOffshore collaborate on new helicopter guidance for wind farm operations With helicopter use growing in the offshore wind industry, the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation and HeliOffshore have today unveiled new recommended practice for safe helicopter operations. Offs...
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Esh Construction begins £10m redevelopment of nuclear bunker into a Travelodge
Esh Construction begins £10m redevelopment of nuclear bunker into a Travelodge The £10 million redevelopment of a former nuclear bunker which will create 60 new permanent jobs on the outskirts of Hexham has now commenced. Led by Newcastle-based Union Property Development Ltd, the project will delive...
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Network Rail opens Rail Investment Centre of Excellence
Network Rail opens Rail Investment Centre of Excellence Network Rail has established a new team to help achieve its ambition of becoming a more efficient and dependable partner within the rail industry, and bring an increased focus on efficient delivery of major projects and investment. Part of wide...
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Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction sees 50 percent increase in bidders
Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction sees 50 percent increase in bidders Ritchie Bros. drove strong results for consignors with its first big Canadian auction of the year, selling 5,100+ equipment items and trucks in Edmonton, AB for CA$53+ million (US$42+ million) last week. The three-day, online auction...
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Russian KamAZ mining dump trucks equipped with Allison automatic transmissions
Russian KamAZ mining dump trucks equipped with Allison automatic transmissions Russian OEM KamAZ has launched the first of a new range of dump trucks for the mining sector. The KaMAZ-65805 Atlant dump truck model features an Allison 4700 fully automatic transmission to support its market proposition...
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ExOne developing portable 3D Printing Factory in a shipping Container
ExOne developing portable 3D Printing Factory in a shipping Container The ExOne Company has been awarded a U.S. Department of Defense contract to develop a fully operational, self-contained 3D printing “factory” housed in a shipping container. Now under development, the rugged 3D printing factory po...
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Samsung develops the first high-bandwidth memory with AI processing power
Samsung develops the first high-bandwidth memory with AI processing power Samsung Electronics has announced that it has developed the industry’s first High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) processing power — the HBM-PIM. The new processing-in-memory (PIM) arc...
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Landfill operator brings data insights on gas detection to Blackline Collective
Landfill operator brings data insights on gas detection to Blackline Collective Blackline Safety, a leader of gas detection and connected safety solutions has announced that Enovert has joined Blackline Collective. Enovert is one of the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) leading landfill and waste resource man...
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Siemens Advanta creating Smart City vision for Bleutech Park in Las Vegas
Siemens Advanta creating Smart City vision for Bleutech Park in Las Vegas Siemens Advanta and Bleutech Park have announced a partnership to co-create the futuristic smart city vision – bringing the impressive Las Vegas mixed-use development one step closer to fruition. Siemens Advanta, the IoT consu...
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Mobileye, Transdev ATS and Lohr Group developing Autonomous Shuttles
Mobileye, Transdev ATS and Lohr Group developing Autonomous Shuttles Mobileye, an Intel Company, Transdev Autonomous Transport System (ATS), part of Transdev Group dedicated to autonomous mobility solutions; and Lohr Group, a mobility solutions manufacturer, today announced a strategic collaboration...
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Sterling Construction awarded $135m North Haiwee Dam Project in California
Sterling Construction awarded $135m North Haiwee Dam Project in California Sterling Construction today announced that its subsidiary, Road and Highway Builders, LLC (“RHB”), has been awarded a $135 million heavy civil contract by the City of Los Angeles for the construction of the North Haiwee Dam N...
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APTelecom and Bulk Fiber Networks partner on HAVFRUE Cable System
APTelecom and Bulk Fiber Networks partner on HAVFRUE Cable System Bulk Fiber Networks announced today that it has engaged APTelecom, an award-winning fibre consulting firm specializing in global markets, to serve as its International Sales Partner to assist with the monetization of HAVFRUE, a new su...
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Paramount Group and Sarcos Robotics bringing Mobile Robots to Middle East and Africa
Paramount Group and Sarcos Robotics bringing Mobile Robots to Middle East and Africa Paramount Group, the global aerospace and technology company, and Sarcos Robotics, a global leader in the development of innovative, highly dexterous mobile robotic systems designed for use in the defence, public sa...
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Innovyze Info360-com brings Dynamic Digital Twins to the Water Industry
Innovyze Info360-com brings Dynamic Digital Twins to the Water Industry Innovyze, the global leader in water infrastructure software, has announced the general availability of its cloud-based, AI-powered platform for real-world water lifecycle management, Info360.com. Combined with Info360 Insight,...
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Bentley Systems acquires E7 Civil Construction Software in Australia
Bentley Systems acquires E7 Civil Construction Software in Australia Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the acquisition of E7 Pty Ltd, a Brisbane, Australia-based leader in field-based construction delivery software for heavy civil construction. The acq...
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Mecalac dealer Versatile Equipment expands Kent headquarters in the UK
Mecalac dealer Versatile Equipment expands Kent headquarters in the UK Versatile Equipment, Mecalac’s official dealer for the south-east of England, has expanded its headquarters in Kent with a purpose-built new facility. An expert in equipment rental, sales and servicing, the move will enable signi...
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Meet Skyjack’s new micro scissor lift
Meet Skyjack’s new micro scissor lift Skyjack’s new micro scissor represents a significant new presence in the low-level access arena from the industry-leading OEM. Designed to easily access tight spaces, with quiet and swift electric drive, and low floor load ratings, Skyjack’s micro co...
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Superior Construction engages diverse workforce for I-65/I-70 reconstruction in Indianapolis
Superior Construction engages diverse workforce for I-65/I-70 reconstruction in Indianapolis Superior Construction, has been selected by the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) for a $320 million dollar infrastructure project that will reconstruct the I-65/I-70 North Split in downtown India...
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SimScale launching series of Industrial Simulation Workshops
SimScale launching series of Industrial Simulation Workshops SimScale GmbH, the provider of the world’s first production-ready SaaS application for engineering simulation, today announced a series of free workshops held jointly with leading global engineering design firms. The series consists of sev...
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Fisker and Foxconn to collaborate on Electric Vehicle Project
Fisker and Foxconn to collaborate on Electric Vehicle Project Fisker Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s most emotion-stirring, eco-friendly electric vehicles, and advanced mobility solutions – today announced it has entered into a MOU with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) supporting a...
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SANY partners with QuickFi for customer financing in the US
SANY partners with QuickFi for customer financing in the US Today, SANY announced it will partner with QuickFi, employing two QuickFi platforms: the QuickFi 100% digital, borrower self-service financing platform, for nearly instant digital, financing of SANY equipment sales through SANY’s U.S. deale...
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Offsight helps Cahill Contractors build Bay Area affordable housing projects
Offsight helps Cahill Contractors build Bay Area affordable housing projects Developers and owners are turning to the disruptive method of Modular and Offsite Construction, to deliver high quality affordable housing at a fraction of the time and cost. Bay Area builder Cahill Contractors is a well re...
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Carvana’s colourful new Car Vending Machine delivers with a spin in Las Vegas
Carvana’s colourful new Car Vending Machine delivers with a spin in Las Vegas Today, leading online auto retailer Carvana launched its newest Car Vending Machine in Las Vegas with a special spin, debuting the world’s first slot machine for cars. Offering car buyers The New Way To Buy A Car®, w...
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AeroVironment acquires Progeny Systems Intelligent Systems Group
AeroVironment acquires Progeny Systems Intelligent Systems Group AeroVironment, a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced it has acquired Progeny Systems Corporation’s Intelligent Systems Group (ISG), a leader in the development of artificial intelligence-enabled computer v...
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Joby Aviation Air Taxis will fly above America’s congested cities in the next Decade
Joby Aviation Air Taxis will fly above America’s congested cities in the next Decade Today, Joby Aviation is releasing the first footage of its revolutionary all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft in flight. The company is also celebrating an important milestone on its journey to...
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Intersections evolve from Inductive Loops to Artificial Intelligence
Intersections evolve from Inductive Loops to Artificial Intelligence Intersections are dynamic and challenging projects for any city planner to tackle. Many factors affect how intersections vary, such as: How many through streets? Is there heavy traffic Amount of pedestrian traffic? Is their bike tr...
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Keystone Construction opt for Cat Excavator with new Caterpillar TiltRotate System
Keystone Construction opt for Cat Excavator with new Caterpillar TiltRotate System When Edinburgh based groundworks contractor, Keystone Construction decided to purchase its first machine, a Cat 308 excavator was the obvious choice. However, Keystone Construction didn’t purchase just any excavator —...
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Why all Construction Workers need to return to onsite work in 2021
Why all Construction Workers need to return to onsite work in 2021 Approaching a year under lockdown, we should reflect on how difficult it has been for construction workers. Output in the construction sector has been hit hard by the lockdowns and increasing social distancing regulations. This repre...
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Skyjack leverages SMARTORQUE technology in new 40′ and 60′ booms
Skyjack leverages SMARTORQUE technology in new 40′ and 60′ booms Skyjack has launched all new 40ft and 60ft booms, leveraging its SMARTORQUE™ technology and data-driven design, to improve its customers’ return on investment. Skyjack recognized that some of its booms had room for f...
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Bobcat smooths the way with new light compaction product line
Bobcat smooths the way with new light compaction product line Compaction applications are a required part of numerous industries, and no construction site is complete without a soil and asphalt compactor. To meet this demand, Bobcat has launched the company‘s new Light Compaction Product Line, in co...
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TWM Traffic Control secures VAS Signage contract with Wirral Borough Council
TWM Traffic Control secures VAS Signage contract with Wirral Borough Council TWM Traffic Control Systems is a division of Pilot Group, a Manchester-based sustainable technology solutions firm, has won a key contract to supply and install all electronic vehicle-activated signage in the Wirral Borough...
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PwC programme promotes transport scale-ups to drive disruption
PwC programme promotes transport scale-ups to drive disruption PwC has launched a new programme to support transport disruptors who are transforming the transport and mobility industry as it adapts to changing public needs and consumer behaviours post-COVID-19. The pandemic has changed the way peopl...
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ABB launches next generation cobots to unlock automation
ABB launches next generation cobots to unlock automation ABB is expanding its collaborative robot (cobot) portfolio with the new GoFa™ and SWIFTI™ cobot families, offering higher payloads and speeds, to complement YuMi® and Single Arm YuMi® in ABB’s cobot line-up. These stronger, faste...
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US Postal Service awards Oshkosh billion dollar contract for 165,000 electric vehicles
US Postal Service awards Oshkosh billion dollar contract for 165,000 electric vehicles The U.S. Postal Service announced yesterday that it has awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh, WI, based Oshkosh Defense, to manufacture a new generation of US built postal delivery vehicles that will drive the mo...
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Honeywell expands ultraviolet product line to serve transportation segment
Honeywell expands ultraviolet product line to serve transportation segment Expanding on its popular UV Treatment System for airliners, Honeywell has debuted a new, smaller version of the product that includes a UV wand and portable backpack. Designed to help reduce pathogens found on high-touch surf...
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Florida DoT selects Iteris ClearGuide SaaS for Smart Mobility Infrastructure Management
Florida DoT selects Iteris ClearGuide SaaS for Smart Mobility Infrastructure Management Iteris, a global leader in smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded a three-year software-as-a-service (SaaS) contract from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT...
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Global Shop Solutions celebrates 45 years in the manufacturing software business
Global Shop Solutions celebrates 45 years in the manufacturing software business Global Shop Solutions, a leading developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Founded in 1976 by Dick Alexander, the family-owned business has grown from a sma...
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Louisiana DoTD dramatically boosts productivity with HeadLight
Louisiana DoTD dramatically boosts productivity with HeadLight The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) experienced impressive productivity increases after adopting HeadLight, the industry’s leading photo-based inspection technology. A study conducted by the Louisiana Transp...
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Michelin promises 100 percent sustainable tyres by 2050
Michelin promises 100 percent sustainable tyres by 2050 Inspired by the VISION concept tyre introduced in 2017, an airless, connected, rechargeable and entirely sustainable solution, the Michelin Group is committed to making its tyres 100% sustainable by 2050. Today, nearly 30%* of the components us...
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DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks team-up for faster transition to fossil free transport
DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks team-up for faster transition to fossil free transport DHL Freight, one of the leading road freight providers in Europe, and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the introduction of heavy duty electric trucks to be used for regional transport in Europe. The combined e...
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Hyundai HX520L Excavator polishes off the competition at Tuscan marble quarry
Hyundai HX520L Excavator polishes off the competition at Tuscan marble quarry Alba Ventura S.r.l., is a leading company that specialises in the marble quarrying, and has recently purchased a new HX520L crawler excavator from Toscomeccanica, which is the Tuscan region’s Hyundai Construction Equipment...
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Adoption of the MP Connect card system continues to grow
Adoption of the MP Connect card system continues to grow Covid-19 may have put the brakes on life as we know it, but it hasn’t affected the rate in which the mp connect card system, has been adopted by the extractives industry. Launched in October 2020, the state-of-the-art mp connect application, h...
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Building and Fire Safety Regulations post-Grenfell vary between England and Scotland
Building and Fire Safety Regulations post-Grenfell vary between England and Scotland Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, the UK Government has been reviewing and taking steps to reform our building and fire safety regimes. However, one thing that is often overlooked in discussions around buil...
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Skyjack launches all new SJ20 work platform
Skyjack launches all new SJ20 work platform Skyjack built on the success of its unique vertical mast range and has introduced the all new SJ20. With a 20ft platform height, full electric drive, and an optional wind rating, the SJ20 offers a compelling ROI for rental companies. “The SJ20 lift feature...
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The Manitou Group is adapting their technical training
The Manitou Group is adapting their technical training In March 2020, industries were at a standstill, and Manitou had temporarily shut down its activities. The training centre, which was inaugurated in October 2019, was no exception, and its doors were closed for one month, until mid-April. Since...
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Euston Station trialling Covid-19 busting ultra-violet technology
Euston Station trialling Covid-19 busting ultra-violet technology Escalator handrails are being cleaned using ultra-violet light at London Euston station in a new trial to keep passengers protected from harmful germs. The kit inside the escalator shines powerful ultra-violet (UV-C) light onto the ha...
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Lynch Plant Hire expands fleet with Takeuchi excavators fitted with GKD machine control
Lynch Plant Hire expands fleet with Takeuchi excavators fitted with GKD machine control Machine guidance manufacturer, GKD Technologies has been supplying nationwide plant hire specialists L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage for over 3.5 years in what has been a successful partnership providing Lynch w...
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Electric resistant paint saves bridge in Cardiff from £40m demolition
Electric resistant paint saves bridge in Cardiff from £40m demolition In a world first, electric resistant paint combined with voltage-controlled clearance (VCC) has helped make a Victorian railway bridge usable by new electric trains, avoiding weeks of passenger disruption and train delays in the p...
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MIT researchers develop speedier network analysis graph tool
MIT researchers develop speedier network analysis graph tool Graphs — data structures that show the relationship among objects — are highly versatile. It’s easy to imagine a graph depicting a social media network’s web of connections. But graphs are also used in programs as diverse as content recomm...
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Einride and Electrolux electrify transport with innovation partnership
Einride and Electrolux electrify transport with innovation partnership Tech transport company Einride and one of the global appliance leaders, Electrolux, announces a strategic partnership to electrify transports, with operations starting in Q2 of this year. The partnership will within the first thr...
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Ardent Hire Solutions expands with £26m JCB Loadall Telehandler order
Ardent Hire Solutions expands with £26m JCB Loadall Telehandler order The UK’s biggest telehandler hirer is expanding its fleet further – by placing an order for £26 million worth of JCB Loadall models. Ardent Hire Solutions is adding 525 new JCB Loadall telescopic handlers to its fleet as the...
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InstroTek takes on GSSI PaveScan® RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauges
InstroTek takes on GSSI PaveScan® RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauges GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces that InstroTek Inc. will serve as national and international distributor of GSSI’s PaveScan® RDM Continuous Asphalt Density gauge. Pav...
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Brian James Trailers launches Eco Plant entry-level plant trailer
Brian James Trailers launches Eco Plant entry-level plant trailer Brian James Trailers has launched Eco Plant, an entry-level range of beavertail plant trailers ideal for the transportation of light plant such as scissor lifts, access platforms and mini-diggers. The competitively priced trailers boa...
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FORO launches AI based Project and Contract Bundling platform for State DoT’s
FORO launches AI based Project and Contract Bundling platform for State DoT’s Atlanta-based FORO has announced its proprietary AI supported process (patent pending) specifically for Project and Contract Bundling for state Departments of Transportation that distils massive amounts of data into...
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How to find and hire Civil Engineers
How to find and hire Civil Engineers According to Tinypulse, the era of the traditional 8-hour day is coming to an end. It is being replaced by a convenient flexible schedule. Freelance employment is confidently striding into the future, leading a huge army of free creators. Specialists from differe...
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World Bank funds $500m for road and digital connectivity in Bangladesh
World Bank funds $500m for road and digital connectivity in Bangladesh The government of Bangladesh has signed a US$500 million agreement with the World Bank for finance to help rehabilitate the Jashore to Jhenaidah highway and improve connecting rural roads. The finance agreement was signed by Fati...
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Who is really footing the bill for the Government funding of unsafe cladding?
Who is really footing the bill for the Government funding of unsafe cladding? The discussion around building safety, and particularly the replacement of combustible cladding, continues to dominate the headlines for the construction sector. Last week’s announcement by the government comes again...
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