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Holcim/Cemex deal examined
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Proposed acquisition of Holcim's cement operations in Spain to be investigated by European Commission
OSHA’s crane personnel qualifications webinar
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Graham Brent, National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, will present a webinar on the legal responsibilities for qualifying employees who work with and around cranes
Bouygues leads €620 million Marseille Bypass concession
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Bypass will consist of new 4.1km road north of Marseille and completion of 5.5km eastern section
Norway plans €12.4 billion infrastructure fund
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New government aims to boost construction of roads, railways and other infrastructure over five years
UK Bribery Act “ineffective” for construction
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Respondents to Chartered Institute of Building survey claim corruption is commonplace within UK construction
CIC partners with HIIG
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Construction division of Houston International Insurance Group has named Crane Institute Certification as one of its Risk Management Partners
Corruption concerns resurface at Leighton
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Australian contractor confirms on-going investigations and legal action, denies culture of corruption and cover ups
ADB approves US$ 700 million for Indian infrastructure
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Loans targeted at 31 road, railway, airport, urban infrastructure and energy projects throughout country
Odyne selected for U.S. DOE $45.4 million project
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Odyne Systems LLC, which displayed its advanced hybrid propulsion system at ICUEE, Oct. 1-3 in Louisville, KY, has been selected to participate in a $45.4 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) award to develop and deploy over 120 plug-in hybrid systems for trucks throughout North America.
Odebrecht plans US$ 8.1 billion Mexico investment
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Privately-held Brazilian conglomerate intends to put funds into energy and infrastructure projects over next five years
Extradition approved for former SNC-Lavalin executive
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Swiss authorities holding Riadh Ben Aissa rule that he can be returned to Canada, where he faces fraud, bribery and money laundering charges
View from down under at WCTS
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Safe Work Australia’s new Crane Code of Practice and the Australian view of the long-running EN 13000 debate will form the centrepiece of a key presentation at this year's World Crane and Transport Summit coming up in the Netherlands
Polish contractor crisis hits LNG project
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Polish Treasury pushes back completion date of major new LNG terminal after contractor bankruptcy and additional costs delay project
FIEC criticises new EU public procurement rules
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European Construction Industry Federation brands revised directives “lengthy and complicated”
Towering in Berlin
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Preparations are well under way for the third International Tower Cranes conference. An impressive speaker programme includes leading industry figures from around the world
Fines for cement producers and associations
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The Belgian Competition Council has imposed fines of €14.7 million on three cement producers and two associations for restricting competition
CAA publishes guidance on crane use
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The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published guidance on the use of tower cranes in accordance with aviation safety
Romanian motorway tenders expected
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Tenders for new sections of motorway to be organised by Romania’s state-controlled road administrator in next few months
Slovak motorway work delays
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Tender application problems delay start of work on five sections of motorways and expressways
Permiting priorities
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Steven Todd, Director of Advocacy, SC&RA will provide a webinar on how to set priorities for establishing long-term, successful relationships with state permit officials
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