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Lane closures to begin for critical rehabilitation work on Toronto's Gardiner Expressway

March 20, 2024 On Monday, March 25, lane restrictions will begin on the Gardiner Expressway between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue for critical rehabilitation work on the more than 60 year old route that is reaching its end of service life.

Legislation to support conversion of existing buildings in Seattle from commercial to residential uses citywide

March 20, 2024 As part of his Downtown Activation Plan, Mayor Bruce Harrell has submitted new legislation to the City Council aimed at removing regulatory barriers for converting existing buildings from commercial to residential uses.

Largest tender aimed at upgrading railway infrastructure in France

March 20, 2024 Infrastructure operator SNCF Réseau has signed four contracts totaling 1.8 billion euros over a period of 7 years.

USA Wealth Report 2024: America remains world's top wealth hub but faces uncertain future

March 20, 2024 Despite serious concerns over the state of the union with a Biden–Trump presidential election rematch now underway, the USA remains the world\'s undisputed leader in private wealth creation and accumulation.

Britain’s National Grid proposes $74 billion energy system upgrade

March 19, 2024 Britain’s National Grid has proposed a 58 billion pound ($74 billion) investment programme to boost grid networks beyond 2030 to accommodate expected growth in electricity demand and an increase in renewable power projects.

Ethiopia to commission Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam this year

March 19, 2024 Ethiopia plans to commission the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) hydroelectric project, which is under construction, later this year, an Ethiopian official said on Monday.

Kosovo: EIB accelerates green transition with €33 million for new solar power plant

March 19, 2024 To support the green transition in Kosovo*, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €33 million investment loan for the construction one of its largest solar photovoltaic plants near Pristina with a capacity of up to 100 MWac (120MWp).

FAA rolls out new technology for controllers to improve surface safety at nation's airports

March 18, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a new surface safety tool, called Approach Runway Verification (ARV), at air traffic control towers across the nation to improve safety at airports.

Highlights: March 12, 2024 - March 15, 2024

March 18, 2024 Events of the last week.

U.S. energy firms added 7 rigs

March 15, 2024 U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs, Baker Hughes said.

Irish builders abroad urged to return home

March 15, 2024 Irish construction workers abroad are being urged to return to Ireland to help with home building targets.

China-Europe freight train service connects Chinese border province, Netherlands

March 15, 2024 A new international freight train route linking Harbin, the capital of northeast China\'s Heilongjiang Province, with Tilburg in the Netherlands, has been launched, becoming the first China-Europe freight train service connecting the border province with a city in the Netherlands.