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Green credentials a major issue for Italian buyers of equipment
November 5, 2019
Some of the main driving forces for purchasing new construction machinery in Italy are better efficiency and green credentials in terms of emissions and noise. Intelligent machines are coming to play an increasingly central role in the sector, according to the new SaMoTer-Veronafiere survey, published ahead of the exhibition set for March. It found that 16% of users and 31% of hire firms believe green credentials are an important criterion when making purchasing decisions. Moreover, almost 4% of users
New expressway for China’s Guangdong Province
November 4, 2019
A new expressway is being built in China’s Guangdong Province. The project is being handled by the Chinese firm Zhonghua Construction company. The contract is worth close to US$124 million and should take three years to complete. In all, the expressway will measure nearly 12km in length
Work starting on Zimbabwe’s important highway
November 4, 2019
Construction work is finally getting underway on Zimbabwe’s important A4 Harare to Beitbridge highway project.
Toll charges determined for Moscow-St Petersburg highway
November 4, 2019
The toll charges have been determined for Russia’s M-11 highway connecting capital Moscow with St Petersburg.
Plans for new Saudi Arabia-Bahrain causeway project
November 4, 2019
A contract for consultancy work on the Saudi Arabia to Bahrain causeway project has been awarded.
Philippines expressway package awarded
November 1, 2019
The contract for a stretch of elevated expressway has been awarded in the Philippines. DM Consunji is the contractor that will carry out the construction work to build the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project Section 1. The firm will build 5km of the 8km route, with the contract worth US$429.7 million. The package of works was awarded by NLEX Corp and involves providing a new link road from Caloocan, connecting to C3 and to Espana Boulevard in capital Manila. Construction is expected to take 20 months and shoul
Funding for new Egyptian road tunnel project
November 1, 2019
Funding is being secured for a new Egyptian road tunnel project. improvements will be carried out along a 350km stretch of road connecting to the resort. New drainag
Bosnia tunnel project; work starting
November 1, 2019
Construction work is due to start on the Prenj Tunnel project in Bosnia. The tunnel will form part of the important Corridor 5C route. Measuring 10km in length, the road and tunnel project is expected to cost €820 million to build. Funding is being supplied jointly by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The Bosnian Government has also secured a portion of the necessary funding from Bosnian banks. In addition, a contract has been agreed for the
Road in Mexico uses recycled plastic asphalt
November 1, 2019
A trial project has been carried out in Mexico using recycled plastic asphalt for the surfacing.
Sweco listed on Scotland’s Safety Multi-Supplier Framework
November 1, 2019
Engineering consultancy Sweco has won a place on the Scottish government’s Development Management and Road Safety Service Multi-Supplier Framework.