Weekly Quiz: Trump border wall defunded | Volvo’s China strategy | Tallest mass timber tower

1) The US state of Texas has ended funding for its state-run border wall construction project and paused future development of border walls between Texas and Mexico. How much of the 805 miles originally proposed has been completed?

• 580 miles (72%)
• 334 miles (43%)
• 65 miles (8%)

2) Volvo CE has agreed a deal to sell its majority stake in China-based SDLG (Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co). Going forward, what does the company say its new strategy in China will be?

• Exiting all manufacturing in China and shifting production to its existing facilities in Sweden and Germany
• Offering Volvo branded premium products and services to focused customer segments in China and utilise its system in China as a production center serving both the domestic and export markets
• Focussing on the unique strengths of the Volvo CE brand by establishing a network of seven manufacturing hubs across the country each of which will include a construction themed World of Volvo experience centre and sauna

3) Construction has started on The Edison, a 31-storey mass timber tower which is set to become the ‘world’s tallest’ building of its kind once topped-out in 2026. Where is it being built?

• Melbourne, Australia
• Tabruk, Saudi Arabia
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

4) Volvo CE this week announced it had acquired one of its authorised dealers in Europe. Which one?

• Robert Aebi
• SMT
• Swecon

5) French construction and industrial conglomerate Fayat Group has signed an agreement to acquire which US manufacturer of road construction equipment?

• LeeBoy
• John-boy (Walton)
• CMI Roadbuilding

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