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Arcadis wins bio jet fuel project
Arcadis has won the principle consultancy role for the design, construction and delivery of a UK£ 250 million (€ 288 million) sustainable jet fuel facility in London, UK - the first of its kind in Europe.
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.
Stirling’s waterproof bridge
Stirling Lloyd has combined its Eliminator waterproofing membrane and Gussasphalt surfacing to successfully replace the road surface of the Avonmouth Bridge on the M5 motorway in the UK.
Paving day
Contractor Rask Mecklenburg used a Volvo ABG7820 asphalt paver to create a 400 m road within a day at a new housing development in Ostholstein, Germany.
Road sustainability - environmentally friendly machines and processes for road building
Legislation is driving the road building sector towards more environmentally friendly machines and processes. Steve Skinner reports on a path towards sustainability that's seeing a reduction in energy consumption, emissions and the use of virgin materials.
Grant approved for Trans-African highway
The African Development Bank (AFDB) has approved a US$ 36.2 million grant to finance the Aflao-Sanvee Condji Road Rehabilitation and modernisation project in Togo.
New skin for Sydney UTS's aging Broadway Tower?
The University of Technology's (UTS) Broadway Tower, Sydney, Australia could be given a "facelift" thanks to a new technology developed by architect Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA).
Nord Stream’s green light
Finnish authorities have issued the final outstanding permit enabling construction of the 1223 km long Nord Stream natural gas pipeline connecting Russia with Germany to commence.
Lemminkäinen at a loss
Lemminkäinen reported 2009 sales of € 1,96 billion, down -21% on the € 2,48 billion recorded 12 months ago
Emaar profits bounce back
Fourth quarter profits rise for the Dubai-based real estate developer.
Camargo Corrêa increases Cimpor stake
Camargo Corrêa has increased its shareholding in Cimpor with the acquisition of Spanish steel maker Bipadosa's 6.5% shareholding.
Drilling smarter: Reducing your costs using the latest drilling technologies
Drill rig manufacturers continue to make safer, quieter, more productive machines using the latest technologies as the demand for more cost effective equipment grows. Becca Durrant reports.
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, improving operator comfort and safety still remains a key focus. Becca Durrant reports.
Veidekke remains optimistic despite latest results
Veidekke's construction division has reported a -16 % decline in its fourth quarter sales for 2009 to NOK 3,22 billion (€ 398 million) from NOK 3,83 billion (€ 473 million) during the same period in 2008.
Camargo Corrêa buys into Cimpor
Contractor Teixeira Duarte sells its 22.17% stake for US$ 1.33 billion.
Astaldi to set up concessions company
Astaldi has announced plans to set up a concessions company to tap greater growth in this sector.
HCC wins US$ 613 million road contracts
Upgrading of 256 km of NH-34 more than doubles BOT portfolio
VIDEO: US$ 171 million loan for Transbay Transit Center Project
The Transbay Joint Powers Authority's US$ 4 billion Transbay Transit Center Project in San Francisco has a received US$ 171 million loan under the country's Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA).
Pulte sees Q4 improvement
Figures imporve following Centex merger
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