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Italcementi abandons Ciments Français takeover
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CEO blames US bondholders and their “unjustifiable claims.”
Surprise opportunities
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Large mature countries are more attractive construction markets than fast-growing emerging economies, according to new study.
FIEC predicts –5,2% fall in EU construction
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House building and privately funded non-residential construction to bear the brunt of the decline, with growth in civil engineering.
Fit to burst
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The town sewage company Eigenbetrieb Stadtentwässerung (EBS) of Tuttlingen, Germany recently increased sewage canal capacity
Daewoo E&C stake up for sale
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Kumho Asiana to divest 33% shareholding.
JCBs dig second Tyne Tunnel in UK
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Two purpose-built JCB tracked excavators with unique boom and dipper configurations are carrying out specialist groundwork on the new Tyne Tunnel project in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.
Cummins sees efficiency gains with Tier 4
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A head-to-head test conducted by Cummins has shown its Tier 4 Interim (Stage IIIB) QSB6.7 engine offers a +5% fuel efficiency improvement over its Tier 3 (Stage IIIA) predecessor.
Emaar to merge with other Dubai developers
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Talks with Dubai Holdings could see the consolidation of four major Dubai real estate companies.
Rail and environmental loans for China
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The World Bank has approved two loans to the People's Republic of China totalling US$ 500 million to support expansion of its rail network and water infrastructure.
World Bank approves additional financing for Azerbaijan's Highway Program
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The World Bank has approved a US$ 62 million equivalent IDA Credit and a US$ 113 million IBRD loan to the Republic of Azerbaijan as additional financing for the Second Highway Project.
Asian headquarters for construction division
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Sandvik Mining and Construction is moving its construction businesses' headquarters to Singapore.
US$ 200 million ADB loan for urban development in India's North East
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The ADB is to provide up to US$ 200 million to improve infrastructure in five state capital cities of North East India, the first time it has extended large scale assistance for urban sector development in one of the country's most underdeveloped regions.
Aquatics Centre fast facts
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Fast facts about the Zaha Hadid-designed London 2012 Aquatics Centre
London 2012 Aquatics Centre roof reaches half-way point
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New images from the London 2012 Olympic Delivery Authority show the Aquatics Centre's wave-shaped roof has reached the half way point.
Web exclusive: Metso helps meet Brazilian market demands
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Grupo Estrutural's Pedreiras Basalto 9 quarry close to São Paulo, Brazil has supplied many of the country's most important bridges, buildings and roads with concrete, aggregates and asphalt since it first started operating in 1962. Richard High reports.
Plasma Studio unveils Flowing Graden
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UK architect Plasma Studio has been commissioned to design the International Horticultural Fair in Xi'an, China by the city's Chang'an Ecological District.
IDB credit line aims to help Honduran "agricultural corridor"
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The IDB has approved a US$ 50 million credit line to help Honduras improve a road linking the capital Tegucigalpa with Puerto Castilla
Indian infrastructure investment to reach US$ 500 billion by 2012
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India's Government is planning a US$ 354 billion investment in its infrastructure by 2012, with another US$ 150 billion expected to come from the private sector, according to the latest report by PwC.
Haiti to receive US$ 120 million in IDB grants
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The IDB has approved US$ 120 million in grants for 2010 to help Haiti make investments in key sectors, including infrastructure, basic services and disaster prevention.
IDB approves US$ 575 million for developmental projects
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The Islamic Development Bank has approved US$ 575 million in financing for "developmental projects" in Turkmenistan, Iran, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Lebanon and Suriname.
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