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Vandals attack road fittings on key Nairobi road linkA wave of vandalism has hit a new superhighway from Nairobi as Shem Oirere reports. The newly opened 45km superhighway in Kenya's capital Nairobi is facing a new challenge that threatens to erode its...
Special formwork solution for tricky Orinoco projectTaking a road and rail link across one of the biggest rivers in South America, together with its swamps and flood plain, calls for a new crossing of superlative dimensions. Two 135.5m pylons for the...
MOBA's earthmoving machine controls optimise performance on Russian highway contractAn optimum infrastructure is a decisive factor for the economy of every country in order to facilitate a fast and reliable transport of goods. In Russia, which covers more than 17 million km, the...
Major success for bC India despite challenging economic conditionsDespite challenging times, the second bC India construction equipment show proved a success Mumbai, India's most populous city and the fourth most populous in the world, has again delivered a...
PERI helping to build world's longest underwater tunnelIn China, PERI is playing a crucial role in the construction of the world's longest underwater tunnel The 6km tunnel is part of a new 35km long road connection across the Pearl River bay in southern...
New bridge over Nile will help landlocked UgandaA new River Nile bridge is essential to boost trade and improve traffic in landlocked Uganda. Shem Oirere reports A new bridge across the River Nile at Jinja, to be constructed by Uganda, is...
Tackling India's road safety will reduce crash rateIndia's road safety record is the world's worst but there are plans to tackle the problems. Patrick Smith reports from New Delhi. A speeded up video of a short section of road in the Indian capital...
New Sudan link will boost economic developmentSouth Sudan's new showpiece road has reduced travelling times and improved access to markets and basic services. Shem Oirere reports Bituminous surface treatment is common for highways with...
Nairobi road to nowhere?International environmental pressure groups claim a vital road in Kenya goes through parkland as Shem Oirere reports. Kenya's Nairobi Southern Bypass, a 28.6km stretch has become the second road...
Sandvik plant increases productivityLafarge Aggregates Malaysia's Kulai quarry is designed to the highest standards of safety, productivity and efficiency With an emphasis on high standards of safe, efficient and productive operations,...
Two bridges in Nepal to help power generation increaseConstruction of two vital bridges in Nepal will help increase power generation and offer a return on investment Two bridges are required in Nepal to enable the country to address its current...
Tanzania delivers road construction boostPlans to upgrade two major roads in Tanzania will bring huge benefits to the East African nation. Shem Oirere reports Tanzania's bid to retain or improve its position as East Africa's second largest...