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Alabama highway project - cost increases
February 17, 2012
Questions are being asked in the US State of Alabama over additional funding being required for an 83km stretch of road.
Algerian highway dispute
February 17, 2012
Legal and technical complications are the cause of a dispute in between the Algerian transport authorities and four Japanese contractors over a US$6.56 billion highway project.
IBTTA - infrastructure investment
February 17, 2012
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) is giving its backing to strong investment in US infrastructure.
South Africa tackling secondary roads
February 17, 2012
Work is now commencing in South Africa on the massive the S'hamba Sonke road repair and upgrade project.
Prismo division acquired by DBi Services
February 17, 2012
DBi Services has acquired the assets of the contracting division of Prismo Road Markings T/A Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions, a subsidiary of Ennis Paint.
BICES organisers promise record-breaking show
February 17, 2012
Against a backdrop of China's fast-growing infrastructure projects, the organisers of BICES are promising 2011 will be another record-breaking year for the event.
Highway upgrade for Quebec
February 17, 2012
Canada's Henri IV road will be widened and upgraded in a project worth US$413.6 million ($400 million).
AEM recognised for work on US export drive
February 17, 2012
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has received the US Department of Commerce's Certificate of Appreciation for Achievement in Trade.
Shenzen's huge investment
February 17, 2012
A staggering US$21 billion is being invested in Shenzhen city in China on road projects during the 2011-2015 period.
Tolling - a way ahead for the US?
February 17, 2012
IBTTA president Frank McCartney has urged US Congress to remove the barriers to tolling and expand the TIFIA program.
Trimble enters agreement to acquire Ashtech
February 17, 2012
Trimble has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Ashtech headquartered in Carquefou, France, and its affiliates.
Trimble enters agreement to acquire Ashtech
February 17, 2012
Trimble has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Ashtech headquartered in Carquefou, France, and its affiliates.
Panama's planned projects
February 17, 2012
Panama's Government is investing heavily in infrastructure with plans for projects worth US$3.5 billion in hand and a further $1.5 billion expected to be announced within five years.
Chinese to lead in electric vehicles?
February 17, 2012
Chinese manufacturers are keen to set a lead in the market for electric vehicles, which is seen as a major business opportunity for the future.
Major Indian highway projects
February 17, 2012
Planning is underway in India on key highway projects in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan as well as a new link to connect the latter to capital Delhi.