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UK construction industry optimistic for year ahead
UK construction industry leaders are optimistic of increased sales and business revenue in the year ahead, according to new research from CEO organisation Vistage.
World Bank approves US$ 660 million for India’s roads
Two loans designed to support improvements to national road network and connect rural areas
Polish construction market forecast to stabilise
Although contractors are still having a tough time in Poland, the situation appears to be improving slightly
€200 million for earthquake protection in Turkey
European Investment Bank funding agreement signed on the day of the Marmaray Tunnel inauguration ceremony
Vinci hostages held in Niger released
Three employees of French contractor’s Sogea Satom subsidiary and another Areva employee freed after three years in captivity
Managing expectations
Manufacturers at the BICES exhibition were not overly optimistic about next year, but some confidence was in the air.
Ferrovial sees backlog swell to record figure
Spanish contractor announced it is now holding a record backlog of nearly €25 billion after filing its third quarter results for 2013.
Komatsu reports stable first half
Japanese construction equipment manufacturer reported mixed fortunes for six month results and revised its year-end projections downwards.
Skanska to design/build Washington tunnel
Joint venture led by Skanska USA awarded US$ 158 million contract to design and build Clean Rivers First Street Tunnel
FIEC calls for EU Construction Commissioner
European Construction Industry Federation uses EU Commission high level conference to make a range of suggestions
Chicago Pneumatic adds concreting equipment
Vibrating pokers, screeds, power trowels and concrete floor saws have been added to CP's existing range of generators, compressors, pneumatics tools and compaction equipment.
US$ 200 million for Uttarakhand reconstruction
Asian Development Bank funds to help Indian state recover from unprecedented floods and landslides
EIB lends €152 million for Ukraine metro
European Investment Bank will support 4km extension of existing metro line in Dnipropetrovsk
Global housing construction expected to rise +3.3% a year
Worldwide construction of new housing expected to reach 60.9 million units in 2017
First half results rise at Kobelco cranes and construction
Despite solid first half results, parent Kobe Steel adjusts full-year revenue forecasts downwards
Vinci announces steady growth on all fronts
Vinci announces 4.7% increase in revenue to September 30 at €29.5 billion
International sales growth for Cemex
Cemex sees +14% growth in net profits for the third quarter of 2013.
Volvo CE revenues slip -7%
Mining hits Volvo’s figures but revenues improve in Europe and sales of small machines pick up in China.
Manitou makes progress in third quarter
France-based Manitou’s third quarter sales fell 2% to €282 million, compared to the same period in 2012, as the company moved closer to its favourable position at the end of last year
International construction costs examined at ICEF
EC Harris/Arcadis and head of strategic research Simon Rawlinson will talk on global trends in the cost and value of built assets at the November 20 - 22 conference.
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