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UK government proposes high-speed rail link
200 km London to Birmingham line could cut journey times to just 49 minutes ...more
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Second half bounce-back for Heijmans
Financial restructuring and focus on the Netherlands drives improvements. ...more
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Design revealed for new International Criminal Court HQ
The design for the new International Criminal Court (ICC) headquarters in The Hague has been revealed by Scandinavian archite ...more
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Bilfinger Berger appoints external experts
Leading academic to review construction management processes, while a second will inspect foundations similar to those that a ...more
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UK construction sees –11% fall
Recession is worse than that of the mid-1970s says Construction Products Association. ...more
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Concessions growth for Vinci
Revenues from operating roads helped offset a fall in contracting work last year. ...more
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Positive performance from Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty reported a strong performance for the full year 2009 with pre-tax profits up +7 % to UK£ 267 million (€ 295 mi ...more
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VDMA sees +5% growth for 2010
German construction equipment manufacturers see growth in Asia and expect a confidence boost from Bauma. ...more
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Mixed outlook for Holcim
Holcim reported sales of CHF 21,1 billion (€ 14,4 billion) for 2009, a - 16% decline compared to the CHF 25,2 billion (€ 17 b ...more
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Italian manufacturers form breakaway association
Six of italy's largest construction equipment manufacturers have broken away from Comamoter and formed a new trade associatio ...more
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CRH eyes acquisitions despite weak demand
CRH reported sales in 2009 of € 17,3 billion, down -17% on the € 20,8 billion recorded 12 months ago. Pre-tax profits for the ...more
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Dublin design - Steve Skinner reports on the widening of the M50 motorway
Widening Ireland’s busiest motorway has proved to be an inspiration for the Atkins design and engineering consultancy. ...more
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Operator Aware: Comfort and safety issues in the wheeled loaders sector.
Meeting the next stage of engine emissions legislation is the top priority for manufacturers of wheeled loaders. However, imp ...more
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VIDEO: New bridge for London 2012 rowing and canoe venue
A new bridge has been lifted into place at the Eton College Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake near Windsor ahead of the London 201 ...more
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VIDEO: London 2012's Olympic Stadium raises the roof
London's 2012 Olympic Stadium has reached another construction milestone as the cable net roof is lifted into place, ensur ...more
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VIDEO: RMD innovation helps TT2 deliver Tyne Tunnel
Work is progressing on the Tyne Tunnel, UK where formwork and falsework manufacturer RMD Kwikform is helping main contractor ...more
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Optimistic outlook: Opportunities for underground utility installation across Europe.
Opportunities for constructing underground utilities across Europe will increase as the economy starts to stabilise. An incre ...more
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Pushing power: The latest trends in the breakers sector. Becca Wilkins reports.
Manufacturing hydraulic breakers with increased output power and lower operating costs remains the focus in the current econo ...more
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Good form - Steve Skinner reports on safer and more efficient falsework and formwork
Safer and more efficient falsework and formwork systems are helping contractors to meet ever tighter construction deadlines. ...more
