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Construction International News Archives - August 2013

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Week 2 - August 2013

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US Construction Spending Falls Again in June

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Construction International on 06:15:00

Spending in the US construction industry has fallen again in June by 0.6 percent, after seeing a modest rise in the month of May. However th...

Week 3 - August 2013

InTempo Tower, Benidorm.

Tallest Tower in Europe Left Without Lift

Posted by Victoria Knowles - Construction International Reporter on 11:10:00

The tallest residential tower in Europe has been abandoned only 90% complete, and lacking an elevator to reach it's 200 metre peak.

Brazilian Stadium Constructions

Concerns Over Brazilian Stadiums Build Speed

Posted by Paul Fiddian - Construction International Reporter on 07:00:00

Five out of six new stadiums being built for the 2014 FIFA World Cup are proving a concern and, now, Brazil's Sports Minister has urged for ...

Cardboard Cathedral

Christchurch Cardboard Cathedral Completed

Posted by Paul Fiddian - Construction International Reporter on 10:35:00

New Zealand's famous cardboard cathedral is finished and, now completed, represents a key part of Christchurch city's rebuilding efforts in ...