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Trade corridor deal between India and UAE paves way for new rail projects
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an agreement to develop a trade corridor connection Europe with India through the Middle East.
How ‘ghost’ subcontractors are defrauding US insurers
What are ‘ghost’ subcontractors and how are they defrauding insurance companies?
US contractor fined US$1m for ‘ongoing disregard for safety laws’
New Jersey firm cited for failure to provide fall protection
What transport challenges can be expected for 2024?
Mike Chalmers offers insight on how to avoid them
Skanska to prep hyperscale data centre construction in Norway
What countries are building the most tech centres across the globe?
Could the drive to decarbonise military forces present an opportunity for construction companies?
As some of the world’s biggest militaries start to look at ways to cut their carbon emissions, could there be opportunities for construction companies?
Jeff Eisenberg on the Stage V genset rental challenge
Good for environment, but complicated to rent?
Crunch time for EU heavy transport reform
Decision imminent on harmonisation and reform of rules for abnormal road transport
Bangladesh pursuing US$9bn in loans for bridge projects
The government is looking to borrow approximately US$9 billion for five bridge projects.
The 6 project types China is expected to target under BRI
China is expected to focus on six types of projects as it grows engagement under its Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) this year.
Lambertsson secures major Swedish road rebuild contract
Company to provide machines and services
House passage of pro-growth tax bill applauded
Business tax breaks set to bolster economic growth and global competitiveness
Industry resources are scarce, embracing circularity will help
Industrial businesses globally are reporting en masse that resource scarcity has been an issue to operations.
Four more defendants plead guilty to bid rigging in asphalt paving contracts
Two companies and two individuals in Michigan, USA, have pleaded guilty to rigging bids for asphalt paving services contracts.
Rental confidence taking a dip
Survey from the rental market indicates a softening of business sentiment across multiple measures
Why South African authorities are claiming progress in fight against construction corruption
As it heads into a general election year, South Africa is claiming progress on cracking down on rampant corruption in its construction sector.
Hilti becomes C02 neutral
Achievement is “first milestone to net zero” 
New European funding for infrastructure projects in Africa
The European Commission and the African Development Bank have formalized a new agreement to boost investment in infrastructure projects in Africa.
hyperTunnel wins grant to build underpass using robot technology
A robot swarm-built demonstration underpass will be built at GCRE’s facility in Wales
Leading economist: US economy to weaken in first half of 2024
Contributing factors include the end of Covid relief programs, lingering impacts of monetary policy and credit tightening
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