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Germany’s Siemens has landed multiple rail contracts in Thailand, including delivery of 53 new trains and improvements to intercity connectivity.
Bad decisions and poor planning: Why Crossrail went wrong
May 3, 2019 · A report published today by the UK public spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), has criticized Crossrail Ltd for bad decisions and poor planning traceable to 2015, which it says delayed London’s new railway and drove up costs unnecessarily.
Chinese contractor appeals $1.6bn Baha Mar damages ruling
Oct 29, 2024 · In a statement sent to GCR, a spokesperson for the defendants said: “The lower court’s decision is by no means the last word in this matter, and the action we have taken to begin the appeal process is the first step towards correcting a ruling that misapplies basic principles of New York law, misconstrues core facts, and completely overlooks the consistently tireless construction work done ...
Peru’s ‘transformational’ Chancay Port opens for business
Nov 15, 2024 · The port will also aggregate cargo carried on smaller container ships from Colombia, Ecuador and Chile, and transport them to Asia in “ultra large” carriers, which can accommodate between 14,500 and 24,000 containers.
China’s CNTC to build seven-tower scheme in Abu Dhabi
Aug 19, 2019 · Chinese contractor CNTC has been picked to build Abu-Dhabi developer Imkan’s seven-tower “Pixel” mixed-use scheme, designed by Dutch architect MVRDV and planned for Reem Island in the emirate. With 525…
French investment consortium buys majority stake in Systra
Nov 1, 2024 · Jean-François Beaudoin, senior partner at Latour Capital and new chair of Systra’s supervisory board, said the company operated in “an extremely buoyant market” and offered “unique and sought-after expertise”.
Lowest bid revealed for Dubai Metro’s Blue Line project
Oct 11, 2024 · The Blue Line has a bifurcated route running north to south through the city. If all goes to plan, it will start operating in 2029, moving as many as 200,000 passengers a day.
Vietnam chooses contractors for $16bn Long Thanh Airport
Aug 30, 2023 · Long Thanh will be built on a site in Dong Nai Province about 40km east of Ho Chi Minh City. ACV has raised some $6.1bn to carry out the scheme, although the expected construction cost for the first phase is $4.1bn.
New Denver building simulates “living in a canyon”
Oct 23, 2024 · China’s MAD Architects has opened One River North, a 16-storey, mixed-use development in the centre of Denver, Colorado, which contains a crack through the building, displaying a set-back interior inspired by the region’s natural surroundings.
Saudi Arabia plans immense cube for Riyadh’s New Murabba quarter
Feb 21, 2023 · Saudi Arabia has revealed plans to build a vast cubic building in Riyadh with 400m-long sides and a floor area of 2 sq km.