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Former United Rentals CFO faces jail for fraud
John Milne faces 27 months in jail after pleading guilty to false accounting.
Brazil to invest US$ 63 billion for World Cup and Olympics
Between UK£ 10 billion (US$ 16 billion) and UK£ 30 billion (US$ 48 billion) of investment is needed to improve Brazil's infrastructure to prepare for the 2014 World Cup according to a new report, from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).
Concerns raised over Chinese win in Poland
A political storm is brewing following the win by a state-owned Chinese company of two major road building contracts in Poland.
Leighton looks set for Sydney motorway upgrade
Preferred contractor announced for US$ 500 million motorway upgrade project.
US$ 170 million loan to modernise Azerbaijan cement plant
Investment by the EBRD will see capacity increased +40% and CO2 emissions cut by -10%.
Streamlined surveying: An in-depth look at the surveying equipment sector.
Surveying equipment manufacturers are developing easier-to-use, more productive instruments using the latest technologies. Becca Wilkins reports on the improvements being made in this specialised sector.
CNH and Russia's Kamaz agree joint venture
CNH and Russia’s Kamaz Corporation have signed a joint venture agreement
Neunteufel’s dismissal ruled invalid
A court in Munich, Germany has ruled that Wacker Neuson’s decision to dismiss chairman of its supervisory board, Johann Neunteufel was invalid.
Terex Construction names new president
Terex has appointed George Ellis as the president of its construction division.
US cement market to begin slow climb
Despite a -30% fall in US cement consumption in the first half of the year, the PCA thinks the market will now start to improve.
Specialised solutions: Evolving techniques in the foundations industry.
Foundations equipment manufacturers are focusing on developing more environmentally friendly and specialised piling techniques to meet different market needs. Improving operator comfort as well as complying with engine emissions regulations remain priorities. Becca Wilkins reports.
Strabag's Moscow offices raided
Russian tax authorities raided two of Strabag’s offices and two construction sites in Moscow yesterday following allegations of tax evasion
Sochi on target
President and CEO of Sochi 2014, Dmitry Chernyshenko has confirmed that construction for the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is on schedule.
New compressor from Doosan Infracore Portable Power
Doosan Infracore Portable Power (DIPP) has launched the new 12/150 model, the company's largest single axle portable compressor.
Sochi stadium for Populous
The Populous architects practice has won the contract to design the main 40000 seat stadium for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games
Caterpillar to increase prices in 2010
Caterpillar has filed regulatory forms with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) saying it will raise equipment prices rise by up to +2% in January 2010.
Future loading: A focus on the global wheeled loaders market.
Wheeled loader manufacturers are focusing on the next generation of machines which will be more environmentally-friendly and feature improved levels of operator comfort and safety. Becca Wilkins reports.
Design evolution: The latest trends in the compact loaders sector
The design of the compact loader is evolving in order to meet the changing needs of the European market and the demand for higher levels of operator comfort and safety. Becca Wilkins reports.
VIDEO: ‘Gateway to the Games' takes shape for London 2012 Olympics
Newly released time-lapse video from the London 2012 ODA shows construction of the huge land bridge that forms the main "Gateway to the Games".
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