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Taylor Wimpey to issue 2,13 billion shares
Company hopes to raise € 570 million with discounted offer.
Africa's infrastructure needs investment
Africa's infrastructure needs US$ 20 billion a year in order to "invest adequately in infrastructure", according to the African Union's commissioner for economic affairs.
SNC-Lavalin profits
SNC-Lavalin reported first quarter pre-tax profits of CA$ 77.4 million (US$ 66.8 million), up +9.4% on the CA$ 70.8 million (US$ 61 million) recorded 12 months ago.
Beijing official sentenced to life on corruption charges
A former senior Beijing city government official has been jailed for life after accepting five apartments from development companies in return for helping with planning and construction permits.
Asphalt demand in China to reach 16.2 million tonnes in 2012
Demand for asphalt in China is expected to rise +5% annually through 2012 to 16.8 million tonnes.
Skanska orders fall due to stimulus package announcements
Skanska has revealed the announcement of US stimulus packages, in the short term, had a negative effect on civil construction markets in North America.
VIDEO: London 2012: Aquatics Centre roof lift
Work is under way lifting the 2800-tonne wave-shaped roof of the Zaha Hadid designed London 2012 Aquatics Centre.
Turner to manage San Diego Terminal 2 Expansion
Hoctief's US subsidiary, Turner Construction, has been selected as the design builder for the expansion of Terminal 2 at the San Diego International Airport, California, US.
New vision for Jerusalem city
A master plan outlining a new vision for Jerusalem over the next 20 years has been proposed by city mayor, Nir Barkat.
Brazil to discuss US$ 2 billion loan for infrastructure in Paraguay
The Brazilian government is willing to loan Paraguay US$ 2 billion to finance infrastructure and social programs, according to the Estado news agency.
Perini’s profits rise
Perini reported first quarter pre-tax profits of US$ 62.6 million, up +56% on the US$ 40 million for the same period last year.
First quarter loss for Heidelberg Cement
Heidelberg Cement reported a first quarter loss of -€ 195 million, down from the € 15 million profit recorded 12 months previously.
ADB and ADBI say regional cooperation key to improving Asia's infrastructure
A new book by the ADB and the ADBI proposes establishing a Pan-Asian Infrastructure Forum to coordinate construction of environment-friendly transport, power, and communication networks across Asia region, alongside an Asian Infrastructure Fund to finance the investment needed.
Arctic railway planned
Sweden and Finland are planning a SEK 5,3 billion (€ 500 million) railway that will link Kaunisvaara and Kolari in the north of Finland and help facilitate the transport of ore from mines near Pajala in northern Sweden, according to the Barents Observer.
Compact power: The latest developments from the compact equipment sector
Demand for compact equipment has fallen across the globe. However, manufacturers continue to develop new machines in anticipation of the return to market stability and to meet growing interest from emerging markets.
Protest over new airport in La Araucanía
A group of Mapuche Indians have held a protest march over construction of a new airport in La Araucanía in the Municipality of Freire, Chile.
Aiming high: The European telehandler sector looks to the future
Undeterred by the downturn in the market, European telehandler manufacturers are focused on the future and are committed to developing safer, more productive and in some cases bigger machines.
Work to start on US$ 150 million Atlantic Village
Construction of Phase 1 of the US$ 150 million Atlantic Village Hotel & Marina in Florida, US complex is expected to start next week following approval of building permits for the development after six years in planning.
Australian construction still slowing
Australia's construction industry continued to decline in April, although the rate of contraction eased for a second consecutive month.
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