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Japanese robots to work on high-rise buildings
24 Apr 2018: Major Japanese contractor Shimizu Corporation is planning to put construction robots to work on a high-rise site this autumn. more »
Canadian research project improves strength of compressed soil
24 Apr 2018: Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan have developed a chemical treatment that improves the strength of compressed soil by 25 times. more »
Vinci buys more airports
24 Apr 2018: Vinci has signed a deal that covers the freehold purchase of two airports - including Belfast International – as well as multiple concession and management contracts at others worldwide. more »
Australian union fined over site disruptions
24 Apr 2018: An Australian construction trade union and some of its officials have been penalised AU$522,000 (£285,000) over strikes and work stoppages at Brisbane sites in 2016. more »
Designer picked for new island
24 Apr 2018: Royal HaskoningDHV is to design an artificial island in Vietnam. more »
USA launches $1.5bn transport grants programme
24 Apr 2018: The US Department of Transportation is inviting bids for the first US$1.5bn (£1.1bn) tranche of a new programme of grants. more »
WSP and Motts win further work on $9.3bn Aussie rail project
23 Apr 2018: A joint venture of WSP and Mott MacDonald has won a feasibility and design contract worth AU$6m (£3.3m) for work on Australia’s Inland Rail project. more »
Sydney metro project coming in $500m under budget
23 Apr 2018: A metro project in Sydney, Australia, is on target to be delivered at least AU$500m under its AU$8.3bn (£4.5m) budget. more »
Trimble buys US software business
23 Apr 2018: Trimble has bought a US-based business that provides management information system (MIS) software to steel fabricators. more »
Black & Veatch team picked for Manila water upgrades
20 Apr 2018: Manila Water in the Philippines has appointed Black & Veatch and a local partner for a project to improve water infrastructure as part of an extensive capital investment programme. more »
Keller targets Melbourne rail projects
20 Apr 2018: Keller is targeting further work on a major programme to replace level crossings in Melbourne, Australia, after completing some initial schemes. more »
Deal signed for commercial hyperloop line
19 Apr 2018: A deal has been signed for what aims to be world’s first commercial hyperloop line. more »
Vinci team picked for Africa Cup stadium
19 Apr 2018: A team led by Vinci Construction subsidiary Sogea-Satom has been chosen to design and build a stadium that will host matches of the Africa Cup of Nations 2021. more »
US-Saudi JV targets innovative power projects
19 Apr 2018: Louis Berger has announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to support innovative ways of providing power in remote areas of Saudi Arabia. more »
Canadian JV takes Keltbray overseas
19 Apr 2018: Keltbray Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian contractor Aecon to pursue opportunities on rail overhead line electrification works in Canada. more »
Europe approves new rules for energy efficiency
18 Apr 2018: New rules approved yesterday by the European Parliament are intended to make buildings ‘smarter’ and more energy efficient while saving money and creating construction jobs. more »
Cowi wins Swedish tower contract
18 Apr 2018: Cowi has been appointed to design the services for what will be the tallest tower in the Nordic region. more »
US allocates $1bn for emergency road and bridge repairs
18 Apr 2018: The USA's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is to provide US$1bn (£700m) in emergency relief for road and bridge repairs across 32 states and several US territories. more »
Arup team unveils 3D-printed house
17 Apr 2018: A 3D-printed house designed by Arup and CLS Architects has been unveiled as part of the Salone del Mobile design festival in Milan. more »
Dubai signs deal for massive solar plant
17 Apr 2018: Dubai’s electricity authority has signed a deal for construction of the next phase of what is claimed to be the world’s largest thermo-solar power plant. more »