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23.09.2021 (437 Clicks)

Skanska transforms new Interchange in Florida, USA

Skanska has signed a contract with the Florida Department of Transportation to design and build a new interchange at Interstate 75 (I-75) and Big Bend Road in Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. Skanska will include the contract worth USD 82M, about SEK 690M, in the US order bookings for the third quarter of 2021.

The project includes the widening and reconstructing of Big Bend Road and reconfiguration of the I-75 ramps, improving traffic flow and reducing delays. The overall configuration will change Big Bend Road from an existing four-lane rural roadway to a six-lane urban highway. The planned improvements will also include replacement of existing bridges, accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists, upgrades to roadway lighting, and adjustment and installation of wet utilities.

Construction begun in August 2021 and the new interchange is expected to be completed by August 2024.

Skanska is one of the leading construction- and project development companies in U.S., specialized in building construction, civil infrastructure and developing commercial properties in select U.S. markets. Skanska USA had sales of SEK 66 billion in 2020 and had about 7,600 employees in its operations.

Source: Skanska

                     

23.09.2021 (330 Clicks)

Metso Outotec to deliver a Raw Water Treatment Plant to a Gold Mine in the Middle East

Metso Outotec has signed an engineering and technology contract to deliver a raw water treatment plant for a gold plant project in the Middle East. The order value exceeds EUR 10 million, and it has been booked in Minerals’ Q3/2021 orders received.

21.09.2021 (382 Clicks)

Meeting of Minds at Mount Isa Mines in Australia

Students from throughout Queensland are in Mount Isa this week for the Oresome Minds Camp run by the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA), the education arm of the Queensland Resources Council (QRC).

21.09.2021 (409 Clicks)

Hatch LTK’s Julie Green among COMTO’s ‘Women Who Move the Nation’

Julie Green, P.E., vice president of Hatch LTK’s New York Region, is among those being nationally honored by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) for outstanding contributions to America’s transportation industry.

21.09.2021 (520 Clicks)

SSAB to convene extraordinary General Meeting due to the Resignation of the Board Chairman

In consequence of the ownership changes in SSAB during May and June this year, Bengt Kjell, chairman of the Board of Directors (Board), has informed the Board that he wishes to resign from the Board at the earliest convenience.

20.09.2021 (421 Clicks)

Asset Deal: Heitkamp Industrial Solutions GmbH takes over the Piping Construction Know-how of ROBA Piping Projects GmbH

With effect from 1 October 2021, Heitkamp Industrial Solutions GmbH takes over assets and staff of the piping specialist ROBA Piping Projects GmbH. Founded in 1989, ROBA has decades of experience and proven know-how in piping and plant construction and thus strengthens the activities in the delivery of industrial plant by Heitkamp Industrial Solutions GmbH.

20.09.2021 (400 Clicks)

Lack of skilled Workers hits Qld’s Resources Sector

The number one threat to the future viability of Queensland’s resources sector has been identified, and it’s not what you’d think.

17.09.2021 (382 Clicks)

New Head Global Production in Normet's Equipment Business Line

Mr Juha Jäppinen (M.Sc) has been appointed to the role of Vice President, Global Production, Equipment Business line, Normet Group.

17.09.2021 (508 Clicks)

Coastal Protection with geotextile Container Systems

Large-format tubes and bags as effective erosion protection for banks, coasts and harbours

• Economic and ecological alternatives to conventional construction methods
• Safe building structures due to high adaptability
• Fast and flexible installation on land and in water

17.09.2021 (359 Clicks)

Swiss Re sees growing Demand for Insurance Protection, positive Outlook for Premiums

• Need for insurance protection is growing, driven by increased exposures, risk awareness and evolving client needs
• Swiss Re expects non-life insurance premiums 10% above pre-COVID-19 level by the end of 2021 and continued increases in 2022
• With low investment yields, the industry needs to focus on underwriting results
• Swiss Re continues to upgrade its data capabilities, focusing on partnerships that help clients tackle evolving loss trends and more complex risks