Weekly quiz: Cat Q3 results | World’s largest heat pump | Crumbling concrete deadline

1) In the third quarter, Caterpillar’s Construction Industries segment recorded which of the following results?

• Sales rose by 7% to nearly US$6.8 billion
• Sales declined by 5% to approximately US$6.0 billion
• Sales were flat compared with a year earlier, remaining around US$6.7 billion

2) Strabag is building what will be the world’s largest heat pump in Germany. What will it use as its heat source?

• Geothermal energy from deep boreholes
• Waste heat from industrial processes
• Water drawn from the River Rhine

3) The UK government has set a target deadline for the removal of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from affected schools and colleges in England. What is the deadline?

• By the end of the current Parliament (2029 latest)
• By December 2027
• By summer 2030

4) The UAE’s construction sector is forecast to grow steadily over the next few years, supported by government investment and diversification projects. What annual growth rate is it expected to average through to 2029?

• 4.2%
• 2.8%
• 5.3%

5) A joint venture between Turner Construction and AECOM Hunt has been selected to build a new US $1.5 billion arena for the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers. When is the venue scheduled to open?

• 2030 – 31
• 2028 – 29
• 2032 – 33

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