construction-europe KHL - Construction Europe http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29184 Lafarge has announced plans to sell its businesses in Italy to the Sacci group for € 290 million. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:03:00 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29184 2008-11-21T11:03:00Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29099 YIT has appointed Juhani Pitkäkoski as its new president and CEO, replacing Hannu Leinonen with immediate effect Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:57:56 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29099 2008-11-20T09:57:56Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29036 Baghdad's mayor, Sabir al-Issawi, has announced ambitious plans to build a two line, 39 km-long metro system in the divided Iraqi capital. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:34:00 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29036 2008-11-18T16:34:00Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29030 A huge development covering 38,000 m² in the heart of Bratislava will give the Slovak capital a new mixed-use riverfront district. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:05:16 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29030 2008-11-21T11:05:16Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29029 Doka formwork travelled to the Czech Republic to create the new Prosmyky bridge over the river Elbe, due for completion in 2009. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:04:18 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29029 2008-11-21T10:04:18Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29028 The Brno motorsport track in the Czech Republic recently underwent comprehensive resurfacing work. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:03:55 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29028 2008-11-21T10:03:55Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29027 Strabag subsidiaries have won three Polish infrastructure orders totalling € 375. The largest contract is for the € 233,8 million construction of a 14 km section of the A1 highway from Belk to Swierklany. Additionally, Strabag will be responsible for upgrading 18,5 km of the existing DK 16 national road to highway specification in Wojewodschaft Mazury, an order worth € 87.7 million. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:03:27 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29027 2008-11-21T10:03:27Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29026 While Western Europe faces a slowdown, much of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is experiencing a boom across all sectors of construction activity. Steve Skinner looks at demand in the region and what the issues and expectations are for the future. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:02:38 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29026 2008-11-21T10:02:38Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29019 Sentiment on the European construction industry slipped lower in November, with results of the month's CE Barometer survey indicating stronger signs of a recession. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:38:15 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29019 2008-11-18T15:38:15Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29018 Bilfinger Berger has seen its third quarter pre-tax profits increase by +33% to € 88 million compared to € 66 million recorded during the same period in 2007. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:35:20 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/construction-europe/detail/item29018 2008-11-18T15:35:20Z