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Strong forecast for Russian construction output
Areas with natural resources potential – Siberia, Urals and Far Eastern Federal Districts – to see large investment
Phase two of new UK high-speed rail project unveiled
Extension of planned high speed rail network north from Birmingham to Manchester and Leeds forecast to cost €19.7 billion
Loxam updates ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditations
Equipment rental firm receives 9001 and 14001 accreditation for all operations across Europe, including businesses acquired since the first accreditations in 1997 and 2010.
Ritchie Bros launches first version of online marketplace
New online market - EquipmentOne - will give equipment sellers control over pricing and the ability to negotiate with buyers.
Beijing to get US$ 11 billon second airport
China State Council approves plans for new airport in Daxing district with six runways and connecting rail line
Atlas Copco Portable Energy to expand global salesforce
Company targets developing markets and the US by adding between 100 and 200 new sales staff over the next two years.
Volvo to relocate Americas backhoe production
Manufacture of machines for North and South American markets to move from Mexico to Brazil during 2013
New home for Smico Symons
Smico Symons Screens has recently moved to a large new office and manufacturing facility
2012 a good year, says McCloskey
McCloskey reports good results for its crusher and screen business in 2012
Aggreko expands southern China operation
New, larger facility in southern China will accommodate "substantial" growth of Aggreko's business in Guangdong province.
Metso expands global service network
Manufacturer to open three new service hubs in Chile, Peru and Mexico, plus further expansion
Management shake-up at SNC Lavalin
Canadian contractor also makes changes to organisational structure in wake of fraud allegations
Fraud at new coal subsidiary costs Cat US$ 580 million
Several years of accounting irregularities discovered at Siwei in China prior to its acquisition.
European construction output decline continues
November 2012 was 11th consecutive month of declining output, with member states registering 5.9% year-on-year fall
Macmahon rejects Sembawang a second time
War of words erupts between contractors over potential purchase of Macmahon’s construction business
Uncertainty stalls German offshore wind development
Strabag postpones €300 million investments due to unclear grid connection timeframe
HSS Hire feeds London construction workers
UK rental firm HSS Hire is offering construction workers in London the chance to win a big breakfast every morning in January.
Macmahon rejects Sembawang offer
Australian contractor brands Sembawang’s bids for its construction business risky and uncertain
Japan unveils US$ 116 billion stimulus package
US$ 43 billion will go towards reconstruction of earthquake damaged areas and strengthening disaster prevention
Macmahon weighs up rival bids for construction business
Sembawang and Leighton go head to head to win most or all of Australian contractor’s US$ 1 billion revenue business
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