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New Americas manufacturing facility for Doosan Bobcat
Doosan Bobcat will open a new US$320 million manufacturing facility
Construction association sues to block major changes to US construction labour regulations
The Association of General Contractors (AGC) has launched a legal action to block the US government from making a major update to construction labour regulations.
Turner and JE Dunn win $1.2bn deal to redevelop Austin Convention Center
A joint venture between Turner Construction Company and JE Dunn have won a $1.2 billion deal to redevelop and expand the Austin Convention Center in Texas.
Video: Ten years of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been called the world’s most ambitious infrastructure scheme
Bobcat plans to add Mexico manufacturing facility
$300 million investment in Monterrey plant will expand production capacity
CNH Industrial delisting from Milan stock market
Parent company of Case Construction Equipment and New Holland to focus on New York Stock Exchange
Majority of global infrastructure projects ‘failing’
Only 47% of projects and portfolios worldwide are achieving their time, cost and quality objectives
Can a ‘flying light tower’ revolutionize job site illumination?
U.S.-based startup is beta testing a drone-based tethered light that fits into a person-portable wheeled case and puts 8,000 sq ft of OSHA-quality light on the ground
How construction equipment dealerships are evolving with a changing construction industry
The days when a construction machinery dealership would simply sell a piece of equipment and then perhaps sell parts or offer a repair service are disappearing.
US$15 billion San Francisco Bay Project cancelled
Lendlease and Google say decision made due to “current market conditions” 
Two former SF engineers charged with accepting bribes for construction permits after FBI probe
Two former San Francisco Department of Building Inspeciton (DBI) construction plan engineers have been charged with accepting bribes in return for expediting and approving building and construction plan permits, following an FBI investigation.
Liebherr launches new R 930 Tunnel crawler excavator
New model will be available in markets across the world
‘Construction rewards last-minute firefighting - there is a better way’
Winner of the Lean Constructon Institute’s Pioneer Award Kayan Zandy on why Lean construction principles could help change industry culture for the better.
How equipment rental supports military veterans
Leading rental businesses are recognized for their commitment to building a labor force with people who’ve served their country
US government to pump $653 million into port improvement projects
The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced that it will spend $653 million to fund 41 port improvement projects across the country.
US mining company to convert to Cat MineStar Command
Agreement includes 33 Cat 793 trucks being converted to autonomous haulage
US scholarship fund for children of fallen construction workers expanded
A scholarship fund that offers post-high school financial assistance to the children of construction workers killed or permanently disabled while working on certain projects has been extended.
Epec acquires Bram Engineers
Move expected to strengthen software development, systems engineering services in Europe
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