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FIEC backs circular economy
European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan given warm reception by federation following plan’s release in December
Third of UK government projects to fail
149 projects in Government Major Project Portfolio have combined cost of €684.5 billion
Joint initiative formed in readiness for BIM
UK’s level 2 requirements for building information modelling to get single, unified approach to product date, using common language
Obama to pass US$ 305 bn highways bill
The 5-year Highway Trust Fund bill gets seal of approval from US Congress
Qatar bans construction bosses leaving country in rain damage investigation
Inquiry called as heavy rain in the Gulf exposes worrying level of ‘construction flaws’
UK government makes infrastructure pledge
Money promised for infrastructure and housing, but muted response from industry highlights problems such as tender price rises and skills shortage
Excon opens with rousing speech from highways minister
‘Government has the money to spend on projects – the challenge is working fast enough’ says Gadkari
Concrete ‘can provide boost for jobs’
Initiative calls for higher levels of investment into sustainable construction to boost jobs and growth, while helping build Europe’s low carbon economy
UK government in construction sector merge
Infrastructure and Projects Authority to bring together the financing, delivery and assurance of projects
SNC-Lavalin seeks corruption settlement with Ottawa
New CEO at Canadian engineering group calls for 'reasonable and fair solution' to charges
Earthmoving machine uncertainty
Confusion on whether earthmoving machinery meets EU statutory requirements, says VDMA
New National Infrastructure Commission for the UK
A new independent Commission has been created to deliver long-term national infrastructure plan.
Cement antitrust case ‘not conclusive’
European Commission closes antitrust investigation against European cement manufacturers including Cemex, Holcim and HeidelbergCement
Juncker addresses FIEC Congress
Federation puts its case to European Commission President as construction industry shows signs of growth
Common language for smart cities
Major climate change summit in Paris provides opportunity to demonstrate plans for glossary of terms for urban development
EU to investigate rebar dumping allegations
The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese-made HPF rebar being sold in Europe
Fewer non-compliant machines at Intermat
Concern still as CISMA and CECE inspection finds seven booths with machines that are not compliant with EU legislation
Holcim and Lafarge in Spanish cartel probe
Four more companies now included in ongoing investigation by Spanish competition authorities into cement and concrete cartel
FIEC concerns over infrastructure funding
Federation highlights urgent need for financial assistance towards EU’s transport networks
10-year period for replacement engines proposed
Proposal to allow replacement engines for up to 10 years welcomed by CECE, although it wants longer timescale
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