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How tech can bridge the skills gap
Richard Clement of Smart Construction on the digital technology that could help alleviate the growing shortage of skilled labour
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.
Interview: Optimizing electric fleet management
Software startup Guided Energy aims to assist fleet owners in managing their fleet of electric vehicles, and the vision includes equipment rental
Baltimore bridge collapse: Can engineers prevent similar disasters?
Deadly catastrophe leads to opportunity for engineers to do more to protect the world’s aging bridges
Another US builders’ association sues Biden over PLAs
This trade organisation is suing the Biden administration
Robotics company partners to develop timber houses
AUAR reports that it has completed a £2.6 million seed round
Turkey sets ambitious goals for nuclear energy expansion
Energy minister sets out plans for generating up to 20GW of nuclear power by 2050
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
Punjab government to initiate major bridge reconstruction project
The initiative is part of the “Restoring the Struggle and Prosperous Punjab” programme
Spanish engineering firm lands role on $5.4bn Saudi water infrastructure project
Spanish engineering firm Ayesa has won its biggest-ever contract in Saudi Arabia – a €95 million (US$102.5 million) deal to design 190 water projects for the Kingdom’s National Water Company (NWC).
Bats threaten to derail £274m roads project
A change in rules designed to protect an endangered species of bats has threatened the future of a £274 million (US$345.2 million) road construction project in the UK.
US high school getting $211million makeover
A secondary school in this western state is getting an update
What is adjudication and how can it be used to resolve construction disputes?
What is the role of adjudication in construction disputes and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
Masterminding the construction Cairo’s $5.5bn monorail megaproject
The challenges of financing, building and operating the world’s longest automated monorail network
3 regions to watch in the education construction sector
Three regions around the world to watch in the education construction sector.
Topcon announces MC-Max Asphalt Paving and Milling solutions
New solutions set to increase productivity in asphalt paving and cold milling applications
New editor for Construction Europe
Catrin Jones takes helm of the KHL mainstay as Mike Hayes moves to Content Studio role
Green light for construction of one of Europe’s largest film studios
A new £450 million (US$568.6 million) film and television studio, set to be one of the largest in Europe, has won planning permission to be built in Sunderland, UK.
Designs revealed for $455m rebuild of Belmont Park horse racing venue
Sports architecture firm Populous will act as lead designer on the $455 million construction of the new Belmont Park horse racing venue in Nassau County, NY, USA.
Rokbak sees growth in articulated hauler sales in Europe
Company said demand for machines in Europe is increasing
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