International news
US states to fight it out for share of £315M transport cash pot
US transportation secretary Ray LaHood has kick-started a scramble for $500M (£315M) of government cash for transport projects across the country.
US politicians to debate radical reform of Federal transport programmes
The US Congress Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is to debate a radical plan to reform the way national transport programmes are planned and funded.
Death toll rises in Brazilian building collapse
The death toll has risen to 17 following the collapse of three building in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janerio, according to local media reports.
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New York governor plans £16bn private investment push for infrastructure
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Decision due next week on Chile mega hydro scheme
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Record-breaking piles for Macau crossing completed
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US rail operator to make high speed rail plans private finance friendly
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Wear red for RedR on 10 February
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Black & Veatch expands in Middle East
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Obama administration releases £1.02bn for disaster repair work
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World’s highest cable-stayed bridge inaugurated in Mexico
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Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas issues profit warning
Middle East news
Black & Veatch expands in Middle East
Consultant Black & Veatch is expanding its operations in the Middle East by moving into a new office in Dubai, the firm confirmed today.
India news
Vinci sets sights on Indian infrastructure sector
Vinci Group subsidiary Eurovia has bought Indian construction and public works firm NAPC as part of its ambitions to establish a presence in the country.
Features
Racing to help
Aid agency CARE is urging people in the construction sector to challenge themselves and challenge poverty.
NCE Exclusives
Christchurch quake rebuild hampered by aftershocks
A series of severe aftershocks is continually undermining efforts to rebuild the earthquake damaged New Zealand city of Christchurch, engineers told NCE this week.
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Sponsoring sport may help companies win work in Qatar
Supporting the development of athletes and sports teams could help firms win construction contracts
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RTA receives full funding for Al-Sufouh tram
Work is progressing normally on the scheme
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Worries remain over capacity to finance Qatar boom
Local banks expected to increase capital to prepare for contractor finance boom
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Riyadh prepares to tender second phase of IT park
Second phase of Information Technology & Communication Complex will include residential and retail facilities
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Dubai selects Alec for Concourse 4 contract
Local contractor is already working on Concourse 3 at the airport
