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OUTSIDE
international
construction
september 2013
international
construction
NEWS
6
Problems continue for Saipem with further corruption
allegations and the arrest of a former executive.
BUSINESS
10
Cemex and Holcim have announced a complex deal to
swap some businesses in Europe.
13
A new video looking at prospects for the global
construction industry is available in the Video Zone.
ICEF
15
Vote for the
International Construction
Project of the
Year. The winner will be announced in November.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
17
US construction is seeing a strong rebound, but key
areas still lack funding.
REGIONAL REPORT
21
The North American construction market continues to
grow, but funding publicly-funded work is in question.
HIGH RISE CONSTRUCTION
25
Stronger, faster and more light-weight equipment is
increasing efficiency in the high-rise sector.
WHEELED LOADERS
35
Variations in engine regulations mean big differences in
wheeled loaders sold in different parts of the world.
CRUSHING & SCREENING
45
The trend towards mobile equipment in the sector
continues apace.
BICES PREVIEW
53
A record 1,500 exhibitors will take part in October’s
BICES exhibition in Beijing, China.
IRC PREVIEW
58
The first International Rental Conference in China
takes place on 14 October, with solid industry support.
EQUIPMENT
61
Interviews with Astec, Lonking and Manitou executives.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
66
CLASSIFIED
67
The 249 m
Evolution Tower
in Moscow is
featured in this
month’s article
on high-rise
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BICES 2013
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