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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
World Bank cancels US$ 1.2 billion Padma Bridge loan
Evidence of corruption and poor government response sees funding removed from US$ 2.9 billion, 6.5 km road-rail bridge.
Sign up for free CSA webinar
Registration is open for SC&RA's free webinar on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) programme on 11 July
Indian cement companies hit with US$ 1.1 billion fine
Competition authority accuses 11 companies and Indian Cement Manufacturers Association of price fixing
€500 million for Spanish high-speed rail
EIB loan will finance construction of 140km Y Vasca high-speed rail line linking Vitoria, Bilbao and San Sebastián.
US$ 1 billion for Africa’s energy sector
Annual funding from AfDB aims to promote affordable, renewable energy throughout continent
Preferred bidders for €2.5 billion UK nuclear contract
Bouygues /Laing O’Rourke joint venture preliminarily selected to build new power station at Hinkley Point C
US$ 950 million Detroit to Canada bridge approved
Cost of second bridge spanning Detroit River will be shouldered by Canadian side
FEM revises guidance on lifting people
Fédération Européenne de la Manutention (FEM) has revised its guidance on the use of cranes to lift people in connection with leisure activities
June edition of International Construction now online
Read the June edition in our new page-turning format or download the magazine as a .pdf file
FIDIC supports city efficiency initiative
UN proposal launched at RIO+20 conference aims to provide information on sustainability and resource efficiency
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