International Construction Magazine March 2014 Zurück Ausgabe

NEWS 6
Authorities charge former SNC-Lavalin executives with bribery, but also re-approve contractor to bid for work.

BUSINESS 10
Martin Marietta and Texas Industries are to merge in an all-share deal.

WWW.KHL.COM 13
In a new video, IRN editor Murray Pollok outlines improving confidence in the European rental sector.

ICEF 15
2014 International Construction Economic Forum to focus on the competitive challenges for contractors.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 17
A recovery is underway the US construction sector, but the weak link is public spending.

REGIONAL REPORT 21
There are hopes that as the US economy strengthens, the non-residential sector will pick up too.

CONEXPO STOP PRESS 25
With ConExpo-Con/Agg upon us, iC takes a final look at some of the machines on show.

HAULERS 35
From market-transforming equipment deals to a new 60 tonne ADT, a lot has changed in this sector.

CRANES 45
There is a move towards more economical solutions as well as new types of lifting equipment.

HYDRAULIC BREAKERS 53
Hydraulic breakers have come a long way since they were first introduced over 50 years ago.

INTERVIEW 60
In his first interview since being appointed, president of Sandvik Construction, Dinggui Gao talks about his plans for a more global company.

EQUIPMENT 63
News from Atlas Copco and Caterpillar.

SUBSCRIPTIONS 64
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