Russian government welcomes foreign construction investment
As internal infrastructure development falters, Russia may open its border to foreign investments as it pushes ahead with its road building scheme
Sectors - Infrastructure
Vauxhall's Public Realm exhibition launches
One of Western Europe's fastest growing business development areas is set to choose from an array of world class public sphere designs this month
KBR seals deal on next-gen production facility
KBR is threading together a sustainable manufacturing production facility initiative with INVISTA as it looks to the future
Consolidated Contractors launch Kazakh innovation centre
Globally recognised contractor CCC has announced its backing for a new innovation centre in the rapidly growing construction metropolis of Kazakstan
2013 Structural Awards entries close today
With an exceptional list of entries on display, the 2013 of Structural Engineering Awards looks set to be a classic
London 2012's lasting legacy
Cash-strapped local authorities can gain permanent benefit from temporary Olympic infrastructure
Cutting through Carbon
All new homes in 2016 will be built to carbon neutral standards, agencies have agreed
UAE's first nuclear reactor nears completion
A joint project between Korean and UEA contractors, the country's flagship nuclear project is well underway
Korean firm wins $2.1 bn power plant contract
Work is set to begin on a 200,000 barrel a day oil refinery in Vietnam after two Korean companies have been awarded the contract
$900 million Niagara Tunnel completed under budget
A key project of European construction giant STRABAG SE has been completed on time and under budget.....there's a first time for everything
CBI calls for 'supercharged' infrastructure delivery
As George Osbourne prepares to deliver his third budget, the CBI calls for a supercharged attitude to infrastructure impimentation
Hyundai E&C bridge the gap in design excellence
Korea's premier construction firm demonstrates its technical prowess as the year progresses
HSE appoint new Chief Inspector of Construction
Britain's regulating body, the HSE, has appointed a new Chief Inspector of Construction this week after much deliberation
'Essential step' taken in Mine of the future
The Mine of the future took steps to realisisation today as two top companies from Europe and Australasia joined forces on the next leg of the project
Saint-Gobain capitalises on American upturn
Construction giant Saint-Gobain has pledged a new Ashphalt Shingle Plant in the United States to keep up with growing demand
Growth making a comeback in Serbian market
Construction industry experts are predicting big things from Eastern Europe in the coming years, with Serbia the target of much of the attention
Promise in the Pacific
A part of the world not famed for its construction projects is getting a new lease of life thanks to a wave of essential power overhauls, the world is starting to take notice
93 new flood defences to be built in the UK
A much needed addition to the UK's defences against flooding has been announced, bringing jobs and security to affected areas
'Energy saving has never been so attractive,' says Minister
Has there ever been a better time for householders to save energy in the home? The government says no, as it rolls out Green Deal Cashback Scheme
Hong Kong railway expansion to include BMT Asia
One of Hong Kong's most important infrastructure upgrades - a new high speed rail link - is gathering speed after BMT is appointed as risk manager
Renovation of Tulsa Airport runway takes off
Following previous reconstructions for Tulsa International Airport's main runway, a further 7,000 feet is to be refurbished this year at a cost of almost $20 million
CBI urges more action to boost investment
With a fresh report on national infrastructure having beein released by the NAO, calls for the encouragement of new investment grow louder
Infrastructure expansion drives Indian market
New report from Netscribes Inc, 'Construction Equipment Market in India 2012', shows infrastructure expansion is behind industry curve
UK drives European bioenergy innovation
The UK is leading European efforts to switch to biofuel
OFT gets tough on energy miscreants
The Office of fair trading is clamping down on energy providers who do not provide the right level of service
Westgate continue down eco-prefab road
As designers of the 'House that Kevin built,' Westgate is continuing its dedication to eco-friendly prefab homes in Britain
Rio's getting ready
Brazil is on a tight schedule to be ready for its duo of sporting commitments, but behind the scenes is one the biggest and boldest infrastructure and construction overhauls of all time, as Construction Digital investigates....
License for unique polyethylene pipe awarded in Brazil
A new pipeline will open in Rio de Janiero after a Brazilian company won the rights to use Finnish based Welholite product in its development
New LA Transit hub to green up urban travel
McCarthy has broken ground on a state of the art facility in Los Angeles that will revolutionise urban transit and bring a green flavour to public transport in the city
London 2012 scoops 'greenest ever' accolade
The much lauded London 2012 Park landscape has been praised again by the Landscape Institute Awards for its design, spectacle and commitment to renewable energy
San Diego's new Library set for steely success
The latest construct to hit the shores of San Diego is the new LEED certified Library, designed by Robert Quigley and held up by Gerdau steel, it looks set to take the admiration of the city
UK Energy bill branded 'disappointing'
Paul King, CEO of the UK Green Building Council, has branded the government's proposed energy bill as 'disappointing'.
Unpaid work the scourge of British industry
Seven in ten tradespeople complete unpaid work, resulting in £4.8 billion in waste, advises new study
Ground broken on German super-center
The largest data center in Germany will be open in 2014 after ground was broken today
Ground broken on German super-center
The largest data center in Germany will be open in 2014 after ground was broken today
New Emissions Directive for EU
More industrial environmental regulation for the European Union as DEFRA decides
Brazil's infrastructure ramping up
Brazil is on the cusp of some of the biggest construction projects in its history, one of which broke ground last week in GG4
China: Hitting new heights
China's new wave of sustainable, cost-effective, stunning buildings has imbued the Asian superpower with a fresh jolt of architectural sophistication with a typically oriental tint
Current state of roads hampering future UK investments
Following an in-depth study, CBI is calling for a change in the government's approach to how the UK's road network is funded and operated
China gets $600m in green building funds
China's fastest growing 'second-tier' cities are getting a $600m boost from the Asian Development Bank in order to fund four green projects
India caught in a gust of wind-turbine development
India's fledgling intrigue with renewable energy took another step in the right direction after global tech leaders Gamesa signed a contract to bring 30MW worth of wind power to Northern India
Bidder chosen for Leicester's low energy lighting
Balfour Beatty is the preferred bidder to implement Leicester City Council's new public lighting initiative, valued at £17.2 million
Get Britain Building launches jobs growth campaign
The UK's £120 billion a year Construction industry could be the way out of recession with the right investment, say proponents of Get Britain Building
How Poland is bucking Europe's building trends
The co-host country of Euro 2012 is continuing with massive infrastructure changes after the tournament's completion, somewhat against European trends
Vince Cable announces construction intervention
UK Business Secretary Vince Cable has highlighted construction as an area to receive increased government support
Heathrow poised for third runway?
Fresh debate surrounding a third runway at Heathrow has surfaced after the cabinet reshuffle displaced one of the runway's biggest critics.
Will Brazil's construction triple-jump pay off?
Brazil is fighting against the clock to ready itself for its upcoming trio of demands
India's private sector to benefit from Seaport expansion
With 7517 km of coastline to spare, India is to begin making use of their port capabilities in a big way after plans to upgrade its seaports were unveiled
Road worker death sparks debate on U.S. Construction safety
A closer look may be taken at health and safety laws in the US after a worker was killed in Texas
