Global construction - Articles - Page 5

Large Contractors Adopt Global Worker Standards

Debra K. Rubin

July 25, 2018

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Six multinational builders aim for better treatment in industry supply chain

Green Light for $1.4 Billion London Tunnel

Peter Reina

May 10, 2018

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London’s transportation authority has secured approval to go ahead with a design, build, finance and maintain project for a 1.4-km twin highway tunnel under the River Thames between Greenwich and Silvertown.

Skanska AB Announces 3,000 Layoffs, Warns of Profit Falloff

Peter Reina

Debra K. Rubin

February 7, 2018

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In a bid to shed non-profitable operations, Stockholm-based contracting giant Skanska AB will reduce its global workforce by 3,000, new CEO Anders Danielsson said on Feb. 2.

East to Rise in Global Market

Peter Reina

January 11, 2018

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Following a slowdown in worldwide construction output last year, 2018 will start a long period of growth, reaching 15% of total GDP by 2032, according to a new forecast.

Risk Management

Litigation Funders See Big Future in US Construction

An opportunity to grow in an industry already busy with claims and legal conflict

Scott Van Voorhis

December 12, 2017

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Should the costs of third-party lawsuit funding be recoverable, too?

Amid 'Fragile' National Economies, Firms Push Robust Strategies

November 1, 2017

Global market experts weigh in on best approaches to boost project leadership and profits, and cut risk and costs

Technology

World’s Largest Data Center to Take Town From Copper Mining to Data Mining

Jeff Yoders

August 22, 2017

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A data center owner plans to use a site above the Arctic circle to take advantage of ambient chill for cooling and an abundance of locally produced hydroelectric power to neutralize carbon loading.