November 27, 2012
In Peru the Brazilian contractor Odebrecht is now setting out plans for a US$500 million package of works to upgrade the prime road network around…
November 27, 2012
J. Murphy & Sons Ltd has been appointed by DP World to deliver junction improvement works on the A13/A1014 interchange road - a critical link…
November 27, 2012
A major new expressway will link Tizi-Ouzou in Algeria to the country’s East-West highway. The local authorities have been given a budget of US$623…
November 27, 2012
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Cummins are setting up a joint venture to produce engines in South Korea for the earthmoving equipment market. The…
November 27, 2012
The America Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has honoured Astec Industries founder Don Brock with a lifetime award as a leader…
November 27, 2012
A key highway project worth in excess of US$364 million has been revealed in Vietnam. The first package of works for the upgrades to National Highway…
November 27, 2012
Spanish construction firm OHL presented an offer to operate the 56km Guadalajara-Colima motorway in Mexico for 12 years. The motorway is being…
November 27, 2012
Strong interest is being shown in the construction sector in Chile for the project to build the Chacao Bridge. The tender process is due to open in…
November 27, 2012
In China, the news that the construction industry has been waiting for came with an announcement over infrastructure spending. The Chinese Government…
November 26, 2012
The European Road Federation (ERF) has voiced its concern that roadside barriers in Europe may have to be upgraded. Meanwhile the UK’s Institute of…
November 26, 2012
The latest official statistics from Spain reveal and improvement in road safety, with a reduction in the number of those killed or seriously injured…
November 26, 2012
Plans are in hand in Brazil’s Minas Gerais State for work to an 817km stretch of the BR-116 highway. The project is expected to cost in the region of…
November 26, 2012
The Wirtgen Group is launching the Hamm HD 138 articulated tandem roller with two vibratory drums at bauma China 2012. One of a trio of new tandem…
November 26, 2012
From Zoomlion comes a surprise launch at bauma China in the shape of its impressive 300tonne class shovel, the ZE3000ELs. This huge machine is…
November 26, 2012
Mainly aimed at the Chinese market but set to be available for export in due course is Cheng Gong’s new 966H wheeled loader. The 6tonne class machine…
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