international-construction KHL - International Construction http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item29043 Global construction equipment sales are expected to rise +8.5% this year and a further +5.4% in 2009 according the latest ‘outlook' survey from the US-based Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:35:01 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item29043 2008-11-19T14:35:01Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/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/international-construction/detail/item29036 2008-11-18T16:34:00Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item29025 The design of the seventh crossing to span Dubai, United Arab Emirates' Creek has been approved by the tiny emirates' ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:32:52 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item29025 2008-11-18T16:32:52Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/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/international-construction/detail/item29018 2008-11-18T15:35:20Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item29015 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is to lend Kazakhstan US$ 700 million to help improve a major road it says will transform the country's economy. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:31:09 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item29015 2008-11-19T08:31:09Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item29014 The Word Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) has approved a US$ 300 million loan to support the Panama Canal Authority’s (ACP) US$ 5.25 billion expansion project, according to a statement on the IFC website. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:21:09 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item29014 2008-11-18T15:21:09Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item28942 In an effort to boost regional economic growth and reduce poverty the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$ 293.4 million loan to Tunisia, Mozambique and Third Emerging Capital Partners Africa Fund (EAF 3). Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:51:22 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item28942 2008-11-12T11:51:22Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item28931 The Chinese government has unveiled a U$ 586 billion "Economic stimulus plan" that will be used to finance programs in 10 major areas over the next two years. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:00:51 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item28931 2008-11-12T11:00:51Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item28929 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$ 200 million loan to expand potable water and sanitation services in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and suburbs. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:41:35 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item28929 2008-11-11T14:41:35Z http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item28928 Venezuela's President Chávez has announced that the government is to spend US$ 700 million constructing a new international airport in Barinas state. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:58:18 GMT http://khl.vyre.com:80/magazines/international-construction/detail/item28928 2008-11-12T10:58:18Z