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Holcim’s 2013 net income jumps 59%
Cement producer forecasts higher demand from all regions this year after focusing on controlling costs in 2013
Astec sees flat year in 2013
Revenues stable as sales of equipment for road building pick up, but a downturn hits divisions linked to aggregates, mining and oil & gas.
Infrastructure is key for EIB
Strategic infrastructure is one of four priority areas for European Investment Bank in 2014 to 2016 strategy
International Construction's March 2014 Podcast
Criminal charges for former SNC-Lavalin executives, a round-up of financial results and features on haulers and North America are discussed by iC editor Chris Sleight and deputy editor Helen Wright in the March 2014 podcast.
Junttan seeks MD
Finnish piling equipment company’s managing director moves on in mutual decision with board
Hydraulic attachments focus for CECE
New group within Committee for European Construction Equipment set up to concentrate on hydraulic attachments
Agreement reached on telematics standard
US equipment manufacturers’ and equipment managers’ associations agree on 19 standard data sets and fault codes for on-board telematics systems.
Web exclusive: Extended interview with Sandvik Construction’s Dinggui Gao
This web exclusive contains extra material which was not published in the paper or digital March issues of International Construction. In his first interview since being appointed president of Sandvik Construction, Dinggui Gao talks about his plans for a more global company.
Hydraulic breaker technology
Hydraulic breakers have come a long way since they were first introduced over 50 years ago. Helen Wright investigates the latest technology available on the market.
Changing cranes
Big is still beautiful in the heavy lift end of the cranes sector, but further down the weight categories there is a move towards more economical solutions as well as new types of lifting equipment.
Breaking the mould in the haulers sector
There have been a lot of changes in the haulers sector over the last 12 months, from a market-transforming merger, to new engines and another 60 tonne ADT prototype.
International Construction's ConExpo Stop Press
With ConExpo-Con/Agg upon us, iC takes a final look at some of the machines that will be making a splash at the Las Vegas exhibition.
Regional Report: US market gains momentum
The US construction recovery to date has been all about residential building, but there are hopes that as the economy strengthens the bigger non-residential sector will pick up too.
Economic Outlook: US construction
A recovery is underway in many parts of the US construction sector, but the weak link is public spending.
ConExpo 2014 News App available from KHL
Download KHL’s news App to your tablet or phone for news as it happens from ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014
Bam - 2014 year of stabilisation
Dutch contractor sees international business rally as domestic results continue to flounder
March CE Barometer survey now open
Please contribute your views to our 1-minute survey of the European construction sector
Europe’s construction output fell more than 2% last year
Full-year figures show output fell 2.9% in the Eurozone in 2013 compared to 2012, and 2.2% across all member states
Mining market difficulties hit Boart Longyear
Revenues for drill rig manufacturer & drilling services company fell -39% year-on-year as restructuring and impairments lead to a large net loss.
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