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Züblin, Hochtief JV wins rail tunnel contract
German contractors to build Rastatt Tunnel as part of new railway route between Karlsruhe in Germany and Basel in Switzerland
Bilfinger posts drop in profit
German engineering group reports weaker than expected second quarter as earnings continue to fall
Further growth for Wacker Neuson
German manufacturer posts second quarter of growth as confidence returns to European construction industry
Russian machinery falls
Report finds limited productivity and high running costs have stunted competitiveness of Russian machinery
Balfour Beatty rejects new Carillion move
Still no agreement for UK contractors on potential sale of Parsons Brinckerhoff
Income growth for Foster Wheeler
US contractor sees improved fortunes for the first half of 2014 compared with 2013, as engineering and construction new orders show growth
Revenues and profits up at Deutz
Diesel engine sales were up both in unit and value terms for the German manufacturer, although one-off costs had an impact on profits for the first half of the year.
Dates and new venue announced for BICES 2015
September 22 – 25 confirmed for Beijing equipment exhibition, which will move to the New Beijing International Exhibition Center (NBIEC).
Salini Impregilo sees double-digit growth
First half revenues up +13% as margin strengthens and order book swells
Tutor Perini sees second quarter growth
Revenues and profits rose in Q2 and a surge in the US contractor’s backlog have prompted it to up its forecast for the full year.
CNH construction equipment sales edge higher
A recovery in North America pushed revenues +0.9% higher in the second quarter of the year and operating profits improved.
Bilfinger head resigns on profit warning
Ronald Koch to depart as chairman of German contractor’s Executive Board after a second earnings downgrade and disagreements with the Supervisory Board about the way forward.
Lafarge and Holcim announce Brazilian divestments
Cement plants, grinding stations and a ready-mixed concrete facility to go up for sale as industry giants seek regulatory approval for their merger
Interview: Pilosio – the 50-year old start-up
Having struggled to make it through the global financial crisis, Italian formwork maker Pilosio has been reinvented by CEO Dario Roustayan as a high-growth company with ambitious international plans.
Agreement reached on Panama Canal dispute
Client and contractor set out co-financing plans following January’s US$ 1.6 billion dispute on additional costs.
Komatsu intelligent machine control excavators for Europe
Integrated guidance systems and stroke sensing hydraulic cylinders used to improve accuracy, efficiency and safety on new 20 tonne-class excavator.
Brendan Bechtel steps up to president & COO role
Fifth generation of the Bechtel family takes a seat on the board of America’s largest contractor.
Carillion hits back at Balfour Beatty move
Both sides claim surprise at other’s reaction as UK contractors’ merger talks are halted
Arcadis to acquire Hyder Consulting
Consolidation continues among consultants as Dutch giant makes a cash offer for UK engineer
Vinci charts stable path
Contractor’s first half figures remain in line with previous year, with contract wins overseas adding to backlog
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