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VIDEO: Interview with Volvo CE’s Martin Weissburg
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In his first interview since becoming president of Volvo Construction Equipment, Martin Weissburg talks about the state of global markets, the company’s acquisition of Terex trucks, its development of multiple brands and its approach to equipment rental
Tough times continue in Ukraine
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Annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia and crisis in eastern Ukraine contribute to construction industry decline
International Construction October podcast
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Balfour Beatty's latest profit warning, an exclusive interview with Volvo CE CEO Martin Weissburg, our regional report on the Middle East and a preview of Bauma China feature in the October 2014 iC podcast, with editor Chris Sleight and deputy editor Neill Barston.
Bam to shake up Dutch and Belgian businesses
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Consolidation of 18 companies into three entities in Belgium and the Netherlands will see the loss of 650 jobs
Astaldi Polish motorway scheme
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Major road schemes totalling €100 million in Poland and Romania have gained approval
Venezuela misses final Holcim payment
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The Venezuelan government has missed the deadline for a US$ 97.5 million compensation payment following the expropriation of Holcim’s assets in the country in 2008
Bechtel to set up global infrastructure business unit
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Bechtel is to combine most of its power business with its civil engineering division to create a global business unit focussed on infrastructure
Hochtief residential sale
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German contractor sells interest in residential property company amid consolidation move
Strabag acquires new company
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Contractor gains Voith subsidiary, DIW
Holcim names divestment team
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Two executives appointed to spearhead asset sales ahead of Lafarge merger.
Tutor Perini wins California casino contract
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US contractor to build a 215-room hotel extension to the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez
Take part in the October CE Barometer
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Our monthly one-minute European industry survey is now open. Please follow the links to fill it in.
New profit warning from Balfour Beatty
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Problems at UK construction division triggers third profit warning in five months, while chairman announces plans to step down.
IronPlanet launches online government surplus marketplace
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GovPlanet is new platform for buying and selling used government assets including trucks, trailers, generators, wheeled loaders, cranes and dozers
Volvo CEO says developed markets are driving demand
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Demand for construction equipment is growing in North America and parts of Europe, while many previously robust emerging economies are seeing a slowdown, according to Martin Weissburg.
Record profits for UK's Galliford Try
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Contractor achieves best-ever results as chief executive confirms his planned departure
Kier Group revenues more than double
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UK contractor achieves £3 billion revenues and doubling of profits from six-month figures
Jaiprakash continues cement divestments
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Grinding plant in Panipat sold to Shree Cement is the latest in US$ 800 million of divestments in the cement sector for Indian conglomerate.
CE Barometer September 2014: Confidence wavers
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Although confidence in the European construction sector remained positive in September, the strength of that feeling was diminished compared to earlier in the year.
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