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Skanska wins North West Cambridge Development’s infrastructure deal
Skanska UK has been selected as the preferred contractor for the infrastructure work on the first phase of the University of Cambridge’s £1 billion North West Cambridge Development.
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Work starts on Comtech building redevelopment in Singapore
Construction work has started on the SG$350 million ($276 million) redevelopment of the Comtech commercial building in Singapore.
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Shortlist unveiled for Build to Rent round 2 in UK
UK Housing Minister Kris Hopkins has unveiled a shortlist of developments, which could benefit from a share of the £1 billion ($1.6 billion) Build to Rent fund to deliver homes specifically for...
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UK Housing Minister Kris Hopkins has unveiled a shortlist of developments, which could benefit from a share of the £1 billion ($1.6 billion) Build to Rent fund to deliver homes specifically for private rent.
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LIGTT selects Bechtel to provide management services for terminal pre-construction
LIGTT Project has selected Bechtel to provide management services for the pre-construction of the Louisiana International Gulf Transfer Terminal.
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SNBTS names Interserve-Kajima JV as preferred bidder for national centre in Edinburgh
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) has appointed Interserve and its joint venture (JV) partner Kajima Partnerships as preferred bidder for the new £33 million ($55 million) National Centre of excellence at Heriot-Watt Research Park, near Edinburgh.
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Skanska wins North West Cambridge Development’s infrastructure deal
Skanska UK has been selected as the preferred contractor for the infrastructure work on the first phase of the University of Cambridge’s £1 billion North West Cambridge Development.
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Work starts on Comtech building redevelopment in Singapore
Construction work has started on the SG$350 million ($276 million) redevelopment of the Comtech commercial building in Singapore.
LATEST FEATURES
Industrial construction is a key contributor to the construction economy across Eastern Europe. Power plant development, automobile manufacturing and pharmaceutical production all represent key opportunities for crane and handling firms operating in this burgeoning field.
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Supply chain spotlight
Modex 2014 is nearly upon us. With nearly 800 exhibitors from across the supply chain, coupled with a comprehensive conference programme featuring numerous industry professionals, this year’s event is shaping up to be one not to miss.
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Latin America Project round up
This month we review projects from Mexico, Colombia and Brazil.
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A big stake in China’s Las Vegas
As the construction industry meets in the USA’s gambling capital, Las Vegas, Eastime is using 16 Fushan Yongmao cranes in the city’s Chinese counterpart, Macau, to build the Studio City leisure resort.
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Smooth operator
Hülsemann GmbH of Oberhausen has been supplying graphite and sanding technology to the furniture and panel manufacturing industries for around 30 years. Mike Botting visited the company’s headquarters to see what they have to offer.
LATEST PROJECTS
GoAK – Altai Krai Protein Concentrate Plant, Russia
The Government of the Altai Krai (GoAK) is planning to undertake the development of a Protein Concentrate Plant project in Russia.
The Government of the Altai Krai (GoAK) is planning to undertake the development of a Protein Concentrate Plant project in Russia.
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Sasol – Lake Charles Ethane Cracker Plant, Louisiana
Sasols’ Lake Charles Ethane Cracker Plant is also referred to as Lake Charles Chemical Project (LCCP).
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ArcelorMittal/UGSL – Sindhudurg Steel Plant, Maharashtra
ArcelorMittal, along with Uttam Galva Steels Limited (UGSL) is planning to develop a steel plant in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India.
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Saphyr/HSI – Bossa Nova Mall Mixed-use Development, Rio de Janeiro
Saphyr in partnership with Hemisferio sul investimentos (HSI) is planning to undertake the construction of Bossa Nova Mall mixed-use facility on a 5,592m2 area in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Golden Group – Belmont Racecourse Redevelopment, Western Australia
Golden Group is undertaking the Belmont Racecourse Redevelopment project in Burswood Peninsula, Western Australia.
LATEST WHITEPAPERS
The Impact of School Buildings on Student Health and Performance: A Call for Research
The white paper has been developed by McGraw Hill Research Foundation, in association with University of California, Berkeley and the Center for Green Schools.
The white paper has been developed by McGraw Hill Research Foundation, in association with University of California, Berkeley and the Center for Green Schools.
