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7 construction megaprojects that severely overran their budget
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Following on from International Construction鈥檚 recent article on why megaprojects go wrong and the ingredients for success, this week we examine some of the biggest budget overruns on projects.
The engineering challenges of Grand Paris Express, Europe鈥檚 largest transport infrastructure project
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Soci茅t茅 du Grand Paris boss, Bernard Cathelain, tells 必赢体育鈥檚 Lucy Barnard about the engineering challenges behind Europe鈥檚 largest transport infrastructure project
Milan rail yard to become 2026 Olympic Village
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SOM architects win competition to design site with sustainability and future use at its heart
Olympic House one of the world鈥檚 most sustainable buildings
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The IOC headquarters in Switzerland, is one of the most sustainable buildings in the world
Picture exclusive: Ashgabat Olympic Complex
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The April issue of International Construction will feature a report on construction of the US$ 5 billion Olympic Complex in Turkmenistan鈥檚 capital Ashgabat by Polimeks. Read on to see exclusive pictures form the scheme.
London Olympic Stadium completed early
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The 80000-seater flagship venue for the 2012 London Olympics has been completed three months early and -2% under budget.
London 2012 Olympic Stadium construction complete
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The last piece of turf for the London 2012 Olympic Stadium's field of play has been laid in a special ceremony marking completion of construction on the flagship venue.
London 2012 Handball Arena
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Webcam shows progress on London 2012 Velodrome track
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A new webcam unveiled by the ODA shows work underway to install the timber cycling track of the London 2012 Velodrome.
Water starts flowing at 2012 Canoe venue
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New images show water beginning to flow at the new London 2012 white water canoe centre.
Commonwealth Games contractors accused of graft
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Indian anti-corruption watchdog accuses builders of inflated prices and poor quality
Sochi Olympic Games on target
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Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Kozak confirmed during a visit to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games venue of Sochi that preparations are fully on-track.
London 2012 Velodrome's timber roof now in place
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New images of the London 2012 Velodrome show the huge roof now covered with the timber ceiling in place.
Work starts on 2012 Olympic Stadium's field of play
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Work has begun on the London 2012 Olympic Stadium's "field of play" on the second anniversary of the start of construction on the Stadium.
New video shows construction and testing of the London 2012 Aquatics Centre
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New video footage shows construction and testing of the London 2012 Aquatics Centre.
Video - 2012 Aquatic Centre
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2012 Olympic Stadium lights up
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New aerial images show the 2012 Olympic Stadium's lighting towers lifted into place 60 m above the field of play
UNEP team criticise Sochi 2014 construction
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A UNEP report criticises Russia for failing to monitor the effects of several construction projects for the 2014 Winter Olympics on the region's wildlife.
VIDEO: New bridge for London 2012 rowing and canoe venue
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A new bridge has been lifted into place at the Eton College Rowing Centre at Dorney Lake near Windsor ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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