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Australian union brings construction to standstill
Standoff between CFMEU and contractor Grocon results in illegal blockade of construction site
Impregilo reports first half loss
Italian contractor’s results hit by Panama Canal problems, new strategy planned under Salini
Bank buyout saves Mouchel
Beleaguered UK contractor acquired by its lenders in deal that ensures it can pursue contracts again
CB&I in US$ 3 billion Shaw acquisition
US contractor Chicago Bridge & Iron’s deal creates combined company with backlog of over US$ 28 billion
China bridge collapse kills three
Yangmingtan bridge in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, opened in November last year.
Peru plans US$ 460 million airport
New international airport in Chinchero, near Cusco would replace current facility
Qatar metro contracts awarded
Five contracts worth total of QAR 1.5 billion (US$ 406 million) signed for first phase of metro network in Doha
Indonesia proposes US$ 20 billion infrastructure investment
2013 budget aims to boost spending on country’s roads, rail and airports
Spain hits cartel with €16 million in penalties
Seven reinforced concrete and geotechnical tensioning companies accused of operating as cartel for 14 years
Brazil unveils US$ 66 billion infrastructure plan
Stimulus package aims to encourage more private investment in roads and rail over 25 years
Belo Monte Dam construction halted
Brazilian judge orders work to be suspended on the building of Amazon hydroelectric dam over indigenous protests
EC action plan unveiled
Construction a “permanent political priority” in vice president Tajani’s promised EC document.
US$ 17 billion for US transport projects
Large increase in federal funding could leverage up to US$ 50 billion in infrastructure investments
Bangladesh plans to push ahead with Padma Bridge
The Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said the country will construct the planned Padma Bridge using its own resources.
UK construction output falls again
May 2012’s output was 6.3% lower than last year, with sharp falls in public housing and infrastructure output
International Construction July-August 2012 podcast
iC editor Chris Sleight and deputy editor Helen Wright discuss news and features form the July-2012 edition of the magazine.
Stage V emissions announcement expected soon
European Commission consultation document expected to reveal new engine categories and new emission limits for engines in off-highway machines.
Mixed UK market outlook
Mixed trading updates from Carillion and Taylor Wimpey contrast with downbeat CPA forecast
Leighton dismissal over Iraq bribery investigation
Senior manager from offshore division fired over oil export contracts
Congress approves US Highway Funding Bill
“Long overdue” US$ 105 billion legislation will provide two years of market certainty
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