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Santiago awards US$ 1 billion roadworks contract
Two Spanish contractors team up to win US$ 1 billion road contract in Chile
International Construction’s January-February podcast
Cost over-runs on the Panama Canal expansion, Volvo's acquisition of Terex's hauler business, features on China, compact equipment and the forthcoming ConExpo-Con/Agg are discussed by iC editor Chris Sleight and deputy editor Helen Wright.
Mixed results for Manitou in flat year
Manitou reports record access equipment sales in 2013, but costly Tier 4 Final engines hit US shipments of skid steers.
Atlas Copco sees 70% used equipment growth
Manufacturer’s portable energy arm to target rental companies in 2014 with new trade-in business model for used equipment
Roads and housing boost NCC results
Nordic contractor reports increase in revenues for 2013 despite weaker results from construction division
February CE Barometer survey now open
Please contribute your view to our 1-minute survey of the European construciton sector
Changes in China
The coming years in China are expected to be characterised by a slowdown in demand and a change in strategy when it comes to construction.
Economic Outllook: China - roaring again?
Growth support policies are helping to drive the Chinese construction sector, but care will be needed not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Bechtel to master plan Sharjah Airport expansion
Study to highlight priorities for planned growth of UAE hub from 8.5 million passengers per year to 15 million
Martin Marietta and Texas Industries to merge
All share deal proposed to create US$ 2.3 billion per year North American heavy materials company
Mining hits Caterpillar results
A weak mining industry pulled revenues for the world’s biggest equipment maker down -16% to US$ 55.7 billion last year, despite improving sales in construction.
Jacobs confident with Q1 results
Construction services firm sees revenue up for first quarter, despite absorbing costs associated with Sinclair Knight Merz acquisition
Vinci to operate underground petroleum storage facility
Constorium led by Vopak Terminals Singapore and Geostock, a subsidiary of Vinci has won the 15-year contract to maintain and operate Singapore's Jurong Rock Caverns
Schwing America optimistic on 2014
Speaking during World of Concrete, CEO Brian Hazelton forecast industry sales could double this year
Slow Europe holds back Hilti results
Sluggish Europe offsets double digit growth in emerging regions for Hilti.
Phoenix forecasts +25% sales increase for 2014
Company president Stu Johnson optimistic on demand for coming year; new machines showcased at World of Concrete
Volvo Penta's construction push
Engine manufacturer Volvo Penta is pushing to get more and more of its diesels into construction machines. Company president Björn Ingemanson explains why and how.
IronPlanet forms alliance with Mascus
On-line auction and market place companies to integrate their websites
Deripaska increases Strabag stake
Russian tycoon acquires shares and can increase this stake further to 25% by July 2014
CE Barometer January 2014: Winter wobble
Sentiment in the European construction sector remained similar to December’s levels in January, although there was some softening in areas that were already marginal.
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