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Leighton wins AU$ 1.1 billion schools PPP project
The Aspire Schools consortium, which includes Leighton Contractors, Leighton Services, the Commonwealth Bank, and the Broad Group has won the AU$ 1.1 billion (US$ 781 million) design, build and maintenance contract for seven new state schools in South East Queensland.
VIDEO: Volvo unveils paver of tomorrow
Concept simulation shows how technology could change the nature of road building.
Bauma-ConExpo cooperation extended to China
ConExpo Asia to be included in next Bauma China exhibition in Shanghai.
Concourse 3 called-off
Dubai Airport and HMRT conosortium walk away from US$ 1.3 billion Concourse 3 project.
Next generation wheeled loader quick coupler from Cat
New Fusion system offers rattle-free connection, no loss of force and greater interchangeability.
Peruvian port expansion planned
Japanese and South Korean investors are to finance the port of San Juan de Marcona concession and expansion project
New drilling systems and rigs from Fraste
Italian drilling specialist Fraste has introduced a CAN-Bus data communication system using Danfoss Plus-1 technology for use on its Multidrill XL drilling rig, its best selling mid-size rig.
New tracked excavator from JCB
JCB's new 6,5 tonne 8065 RTS reduced tailswing tracked excavator features a Stage IIIA (Tier 3) 40,5 kW Isuzu engine and replaces the 8060 machine.
New mini model from Hitachi
Hitachi has launched the 1,5 tonne ZX14-3 excavator to fill the gap in its 1 to 2 tonne class mini excavator range.
Long Beach port expansion approved
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, California, US has approved the 10-year Middle Harbor Redevelopment project following an "exhaustive" environmental study.
Al Ain plans new transport system
The United Arab Emirates' fourth largest city, Al Ain, is to construct a new public transport system within the next five to seven years under a new plan unveiled by Abu Dhabi's Urban Planning Council.
VIDEO: Demolition of the JCB Heavy Products factory
In what is either a slick piece of marketing or a supreme irony (or both!), three JCB excavators are being used to demolish the factory where they were manufactured in Uttoxeter, UK. Chris Sleight reports.
Stage right for Cummins
Cummins has unveiled its Stage IIIB compliant 8,9 litre QSL9 engine platform at Intermat, designed to replace the current 8,3 litre QSC engine.
Wirtgen stabilises
Two new generation tractor-towed soil stabilisers have been unveiled at Intermat by Wirtgen.
Putzmeister goes boomless
Putzmeister has launched its BQF 06 Roline truck-mounted rotor concrete pump series for the European market.
Bell adds 45 ton truck
The B45D fills a gap between Bells 40 ton and 50 ton ADTs.
Saudi rail contract awarded
A consortium led by Al Arrab Contracting has won a SAR 6.79 billion (US$ 1.8 billion) contract to construct the first part of the 450 km-long high-speed rail link from Jeddah to Mecca and Medina - Islam's two holiest sites.
Saudi Arabia unveils transport plan
Saudi Arabia's transport minister, Jabara Al-Seraisry, has unveiled plans for a SAR 21 billion (US$ 5.6 billion) monorail project in the capital Jeddah, according to local news agency Arab Herald.
Intermat 2009 - Construction Stop Press
With Intermat just around the corner, KHL's Construction Europe (CE) reports on the last-minute news of new products and services being launched in Paris this month.
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