Italy's Salini counts on M&A-fuelled building revival plan

(Reuters) - Italy's biggest builder, Salini Impregilo , expects to receive state and bank support by Monday for its "Project Italy" plan to revive the moribund construction industry, starting with a takeover of rival Astaldi .Salini wants to become the cornerstone of an industry consolidation, aiming to secure the backing of sovereign fund Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and commercial banks for a plan that would use mergers to create a national champion.Salini chief financial officer Massimo..