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How ‘ghost’ subcontractors are defrauding US insurers
What are ‘ghost’ subcontractors and how are they defrauding insurance companies?
Skanska reports record order backlog of US$22 billion
Construction backlog at “historically high level” as Skanska delivers year-end results.
Komatsu teams up with F1’s Williams Racing
Partnership creates the opportunity for technical expertise to be shared between the two companies
Zeppelin names successor to Peter Gerstmann
Caterpillar dealer announcess senior management succession plan
Sessler Wrecking makes “milestone” expansion into new region
Industry veterans Mark Frank and Fred Vernier to lead new division
Skanska wins US$113m New York airport contract
Sweden-based firm will update infrastructure as part of multi-million-dollar deal
Could the drive to decarbonise military forces present an opportunity for construction companies?
As some of the world’s biggest militaries start to look at ways to cut their carbon emissions, could there be opportunities for construction companies?
Six firms to improve Swiss motorways
Six Swiss companies will work on two major road projects
Bangladesh pursuing US$9bn in loans for bridge projects
The government is looking to borrow approximately US$9 billion for five bridge projects.
“Best” financial year in Caterpillar’s history
Despite sales falling in fourth quarter for construction segment, 2023 a record year for giant OEM 
Holcim to expand in Spain, UK and Greece
The company announced three acquisitions in January to expand its offerings in Europe.
French renters call for parity with farmers on tax
DLR requests parity with farmers after government u-turn on fuel tax
US construction industry short half a million workers, says ABC
An estimated 1.9 million construction workers will leave their jobs to work in other industries in 2024
WillScot mega-merger creates $3.2bn business
US accommodation specialist buys main competitor for $3.8bn
Hong Kong court orders liquidation of Evergrande, China’s biggest developer
A court in Hong Kong has ordered the liquidation of China Evergrande Group, China’s biggest developer.
What are the chances AI will take your construction job?
Will the rise of generative AI take away construction jobs or boost them?
9 takeaways from United Rentals’ full-year ‘23 report
On the heels of a record-breaking fourth quarter, the world’s largest rental company looks forward to the expansion of specialty rentals and its growing role in mega projects
Leading economist: US economy to weaken in first half of 2024
Contributing factors include the end of Covid relief programs, lingering impacts of monetary policy and credit tightening
Interview: Wacker Neuson gears up for John Deere excavator production
Gert Reichetseder, president and CEO Americas, talks about when to expect new models and how the market is shaping up to receive them
Does disruption in the Red Sea mean more pain for construction supply chains?
Just when it seemed that the world might be returning to business as usual, following a series of turbulent global events, the prospect of more supply chain disruption has reared its head again.
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