Weekly quiz: What impacted Volvo’s results? | Massive €20bn infrastructure push | World’s first crypto tower

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It’s the Construction Briefing weekly news quiz. How much attention have you been paying to events in the world of construction over the past seven days?

1) Chinese construction equipment manufacturer Sany Heavy Industry is planning a Hong Kong listing to raise up to $1.59 billion. According to the company’s filing, how does Sany intend to use the majority of the funds raised?

• To pay down existing debt and buy back shares
• To expand its international sales and service network, particularly in Europe and Asia
• To acquire smaller domestic competitors in China

2) JCB is investing £100 million at its Rocester headquarters. Which part of the facility will receive a £60 million fully automated upgrade?

• Powder paint plant
• Cylinder boring machines
• New machining centres

3) Swedish OEM Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) reported a 1% increase in net sales in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024. Which region contributed most to this growth?

• Europe
• North America
• Asia

4) Global investment firm Ardian has raised $20 billion for its largest infrastructure fund to date. Which sectors will the Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI (AIF VI) primarily focus on?

• Real estate, hospitality, and retail
• Automotive, aerospace, and logistics
• Energy, transport, and digital infrastructure

5) The world’s first commercial Crypto Tower in Dubai is being developed to provide office space for companies in which sector?

• Retail and hospitality
• Blockchain, crypto, and digital assets
• Traditional finance and banking

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