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Latest episode of Construction Briefing podcast now available
New episode of Construction Briefing podcast focuses on Ukraine 
Caterpillar: AI will revolutionise construction
World’s biggest OEM says AI is evolving at a rapid rate 
Volvo CE feels impact of market downturn with Q1 results
Volvo Construction Equipment reveals its financial results for Q1, 2024 
What are the world’s most expensive cities to build in?
Arcadis 2024 International Construction Costs report reveals the costliest cities to build in for the construction sector
10 new cities under construction around the world
Can building new cities around the world help lift tens of millions of people out of poverty?
Chinese contractor debarred for fraudulent practices on Ugandan roads project
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has debarred a Chinese contractor for 12 months after an investigation found that it had engaged in ‘fraudulent practice’ on a roads project in Uganda.
What’s next for global construction equipment sales in 2024?
After exceptional stimulus-driven volumes during the pandemic, global construction equipment sales will return to a more sustainable levels this year
Rising revenue in US offsets decline in Egypt for Orascom
Construction group Orascom’s revenue fell more than 19% to US$3.4 billion in 2023 amid tough trading conditions in its home market of Egypt
Designers chosen for world’s largest football stadium
A consortium of architects led by Populous and Oualalou + Choi has won a contract to design Morocco’s 115,000-seater Grande Stade de Casablanca stadium.
Bobcat expands rotary telehandler range
13 models include new lifting height additions
Off-Highway Research acquires IP assets from Yengst Associates
Assets include full portfolio of reports covering the construction equipment industry
CCCC breaks ground on Kenya’s Talanta Sports City
China Communications Construction (CCCC) has broken ground on a new sports facility called Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya.
Video: Seequent CEO on the future of subsurface construction
CEO of global company provides exclusive insight on the world of subsurface construction
Algeria event marks Haulotte distribution renewal
Co-organised event aimed at promoting MEWP services in the country 
Report reveals sustainability surge: 73% of contractors already implementing practices
Survey of approximately 13,000 construction professionals reveals what sectors are embracing sustainability
Advanced Green Building award for Grand Egyptian Museum
Museum building’s sustainability measures wins it leading green building certification
Low noise midi excavator launches from Yanmar
Two new models in the 8-10t class size
Bangladesh pursuing US$9bn in loans for bridge projects
The government is looking to borrow approximately US$9 billion for five bridge projects.
“Best” financial year in Caterpillar’s history
Despite sales falling in fourth quarter for construction segment, 2023 a record year for giant OEM 
Dutch company to build ferry terminal in Tanzania
Developer ZF Devco will construct US$350 million RoRo terminal in Zanzibar
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