Finance & Funding

CECE meets with EU Commission to discuss policy

July 3, 2017

Construction equipment body CECE has met with senior figures within the EU Commission to help safeguard the competitiveness of the European industrial base. This is intended to help create jobs and to instil new sustainable economic growth in Europe. As a result, the European manufacturing industry is requesting a far thinking industrial policy strategy and action plan at EU level.

Two Thai highways approved

July 3, 2017

Two major highway projects are getting the go ahead in Thailand. The two highways are expected to cost US$4.18 billion in all.

Czech republic to complete 80km of motorway out of 230km

July 3, 2017

The Czech government said that around 80km of highways out of 230km under construction will be finished this year. Completed work includes the upgraded sections of the D1 motorway.

Dual carriageway may be built between Gyor and Dunajska Streda

July 3, 2017

The Hungarian government said that it intends to build a dual carriageway to connect the city of Gyor and the Slovakian town of Dunajska Streda.

New road tunnel planned for Munich, Germany

June 30, 2017

Approval has been given for a new road tunnel project that will run through the centre of Munich, the capital of state of Bavaria in South Germany.

Spanish toll road refinancing plan announced

June 30, 2017

A tolled highway refinancing programme is being established in Spain to address the problem of tolled routes that are now bankrupt.

Guatemala highway stalled causing problem

June 28, 2017

A stalled highway project in Guatemala is causing serious problems for the country.

Road sector drives European construction’s recovery

June 27, 2017

The European road building market is forecast to grow strongly in real terms from now to the end of 2019, as a strengthening economy boosts construction, creating investment and jobs.