International Construction March podcast

20 March 2018

Editor Andy Brown and deputy editor Thomas Allen summarise the major news stories from the latest edition of International Construction.

This month we look at Trump’s criticised infrastructure proposal, plans for th world’s tallest timber-framed building, and the withdrawal of New Zealand’s Fletcher Building from construction.

In other news, a complaint against French contractor Vinci is dropped, worldwide construction turnover levels are reported to be almost at 2011 levels, and the rental sector booms in the US.

 

Latest News
Link-Belt’s 65|RT delivers power and precision on transmission project
The rough terrain crane has been integral to setting rebar cages and anchor bolt cages into 17 drilled pier foundations.
Friday roundup: smarter and safer transport; China’s new towers; defying the slowdown; Tadano promises surprises
This week’s CTB covered making transport safer, Chinese tower cranes and the strong market in North America
AMHEC orders 100 Tadano RT cranes
Historic deal for 80 tonne capacity rough terrain cranes for oilfield work in Saudi Arabia