Top Stories
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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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Atlas Copco expects demand to weaken
Full-year 2011 revenues rise but equipment manufacturer warns of slowdown in 2012 ...more
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US transport funding approved
US$ 500 million made available across the country in 2012 under TIGER programme ...more
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Major African infrastructure programme agreed
Heads of state endorse multi-billion dollar initiative to accelerate regional transport, energy and utility projects ...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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Skanska USA wins Indiana contract
Skanska USA has been awarded a US$ 120 million (€ 91 million) construction contract for maintenance and capital projects at a manufacturing facility i ...more
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Pakistan launches cement cartel investigation
Competition Commission of Pakistan raided cement manufacturers’ association to impound evidence of suspected collusion ...more
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Jacobs sees Q1 growth
Net earnings rise +36% year-on-year and US contractor's outlook is positive ...more
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World Bank funds Brazil rail project
US$ 600 million loan to finance the upgrading and greening of Rio de Janeiro Urban Rail System ...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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New book commemorates SC&RA JOY awards
In partnership with SC&RA, KHL Group will produce a new coffee table book that will commemorate SC&RA's Jobs of the Year awards program. ...more
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Economic Outlook: North African uprising impacts
The unrest of the Arab Spring and the weak global recovery mean it will be 2013 before most of the construction markets of North Africa return to norm ...more
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The earthmoving sector's seismic shift
The earthmoving marked has had a busy year, with manufacturers overhauling entire product lines to comply with the latest emissions laws in Europe and ...more
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Concrete construction: Call the experts
Concrete construction projects are often helped by the expert input of equipment manufacturers and suppliers. ...more
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North Africa's bright future
The ongoing political upheaval in Northern Africa makes short-term forecasting a difficult job, but there is huge investment interest in the region an ...more
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World of Concrete 2012 preview
World of Concrete is a key show in the international calendar, and a major annual event in the US. As the first exhibition of the year, it is also oft ...more
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Local requirements
Schwing Stetter launched 19 new products in India last month ...more
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Bell rolls out new ADTs
New stage IIIB-compliant machines use SCR technology ...more
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Slipforming at close quarters
A new Gomaco 4400 barrier machine is put to work on a busy road in the US ...more
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Economic Outlook: Russian investment needs
Russia has huge infrastructure needs, but lacks the capital to fulfil them. If the construction market is to reach its potential, the climate for inve ...more
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New services in pumping
Consolidation in the sector and a move towards providing complete solutions means pump manufacturers can supply a wider range of equipment and more of ...more
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