International Construction’s April podcast

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04 April 2013

In this month's podcast, iC editor Chris Sleight and deputy editor Helen Wright discuss key stories from the April 2013 edition of iC.

In news, An SNC Lavalin executive has admitted to an inquiry into corruption in the construction industry in the Canadian province of Québec that the contractor donated more than CA$ 1 million (US$ 980,000) to Quebec political parties.

In business news, we discuss the proposed merger between UK contractors Costain and May Gurney to create a new UK£ 1.6 billion (US$ 2.4 billion) per year company.

This month’s features include a look at the earthmoving sector as well as the Yellow Table, our annual report on the world’s 50 largest construction equipment manufacturers.

The right tire for the right application
When the demands of a jobsite dictate tire selection, field knowledge and data are key to optimising fleet performance
Why material recovery is becoming a competitive advantage for demolition contractors
As construction and demolition waste recovery demands increase, so does the need to make the process more efficient
Engineering demolition in a live industrial environment: The Matosinhos Refinery
When established methods are not enough, safety has to drive the solution