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UK construction market pessimism
Despite rise in January’s construction PMI and figures showing fewer insolvencies, doubts cast over future prospects ...more
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Hitachi launches new excavator range
Fuel consumption reductions of up to 18% claimed for new Zaxis models. ...more
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Vinci forecasts flat 2012
Contractor reports solid 2011 results but sees potential for slowdown amid greater uncertainty for European economic growth prospects ...more
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Veidekke and NCC barred from market
Norwegian Public Roads Administration plans exclusion from contracts in central Norway after cartel investigation ...more
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February CE Barometer now open
Take part in our one-minute confidence survey on the European construction sector ...more
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Biggest launch ever from JCB
UK manufacturer unveils new excavators, wheeled loader, compact loaders, telehandlers, compactors, compact backhoe loader and attachments. ...more
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Wacker Neuson eyes 2012 expansion
Equipment manufacturer reports positive results for full-year 2011 and targets further growth in Asia ...more
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Atlas Copco expects demand to weaken
Full-year 2011 revenues rise but equipment manufacturer warns of slowdown in 2012 ...more
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Have your say in the global 'Attitudes to rental' survey
We urge readers to participate in the first ever worldwide survey into 'Attitudes to Rental' among equipment users, launched at the end of January by ...more
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Sandvik hit by higher costs
Fourth quarter results impacted by restructuring costs, currency impairments and weak demand for construction equipment ...more
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Volvo CE annual sales rise
Strong momentum in North America and Asia, but fourth quarter earnings slip ...more
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Construction Europe podcast – February 2012 (audio)
The latest podcast is available for download. ...more
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Warsaw National Stadium opens
Poland’s centrepiece for this year’s European Football Championships is complete ...more
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Heijmans warns of net loss for 2011
Dutch contractor hit by weak housing market and reorganisation costs ...more
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Contractors cautious on 2012 prospects
Respondents to annual KPMG survey identify energy sector as having greatest short-term potential for construction market ...more
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EBRD approves Serbian railway loan
Funding of €95 million will improve main north-south rail route through Serbia, Corridor X ...more
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Hochtief forecasts €160 million loss for 2011
Spanish-owned contractor is hit by further costs related to its Australian subsidiary ...more
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Sany to acquire Putzmeister
Chinese manufacturer buys-out privately-owned Putzmeister in a deal that significantly boosts its presence in Europe ...more
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Global aggregates demand to slow
Forecast predicts market will expand +5.2% per year by 2015, a slowdown compared to the 2005-2010 period ...more
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Caterpillar full-year sales soar
Total revenues rise +41% year-on-year on acquisitions and increased equipment demand from international markets ...more
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Hitachi lowers full-year forecasts
Despite nine-month increase in sales and income, weakening Chinese demand expected to affect 2011 results ...more
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Salini plays down takeover rumours
Italian construction group addresses press speculation on possible buyout of Impregilo. ...more
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W&F for €420 million waste water project
Five-year Dortmund pipeline project to be undertaken by Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau. ...more
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Skanska warns of losses in Finland and Norway
Contractor to include €59 million in write downs in fourth quarter 2011 results ...more
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UK construction insolvencies rise
Nearly 10,000 construction and manufacturing companies went under in last two years, with 2012 also looking challenging ...more
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