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Will America’s biggest-ever civil engineering project ever get started?
Funding remains elusive and questions on effectiveness linger for the Coastal Texas Project
US construction associations call for improvements ‘made in America’ requirements
A group of four US construction associations have joined forces to call for the White House to improve its implementation of its “made in America” requirements for construction products and materials.
Local authority building control ‘will cease’ in April amid lack of registered surveyors, UK government warned
Letter from LABC warns UK government that trouble getting enough building control professionals registered by the 6 April deadline means local authority building control ‘will cease’.
Trade corridor deal between India and UAE paves way for new rail projects
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an agreement to develop a trade corridor connection Europe with India through the Middle East.
How ‘ghost’ subcontractors are defrauding US insurers
What are ‘ghost’ subcontractors and how are they defrauding insurance companies?
US contractor fined US$1m for ‘ongoing disregard for safety laws’
New Jersey firm cited for failure to provide fall protection
AEM publishes Scope 3 Category 11 GHG emissions reporting guidance for off-highway OEMs
The guidance is intended to promote consistency in reporting.
Skanska to prep hyperscale data centre construction in Norway
What countries are building the most tech centres across the globe?
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?
Bangladesh pursuing US$9bn in loans for bridge projects
The government is looking to borrow approximately US$9 billion for five bridge projects.
The 6 project types China is expected to target under BRI
China is expected to focus on six types of projects as it grows engagement under its Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) this year.
House passage of pro-growth tax bill applauded
Business tax breaks set to bolster economic growth and global competitiveness
Industry resources are scarce, embracing circularity will help
Industrial businesses globally are reporting en masse that resource scarcity has been an issue to operations.
Four more defendants plead guilty to bid rigging in asphalt paving contracts
Two companies and two individuals in Michigan, USA, have pleaded guilty to rigging bids for asphalt paving services contracts.
Why South African authorities are claiming progress in fight against construction corruption
As it heads into a general election year, South Africa is claiming progress on cracking down on rampant corruption in its construction sector.
New European funding for infrastructure projects in Africa
The European Commission and the African Development Bank have formalized a new agreement to boost investment in infrastructure projects in Africa.
hyperTunnel wins grant to build underpass using robot technology
A robot swarm-built demonstration underpass will be built at GCRE’s facility in Wales
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
CECE: On the road ahead
New CECE President Jose Antonio Nieto discusses his objectives, alternative power and the war in Ukraine
Will 2024 be boom or bust for global airport construction activities?
Detroit, US, project kicks-off speculative year for global airport construction
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