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LATEST NEWS IN YOUR INDUSTRY

Morgan Sindall breaks ground on Mill Yard mixed-use project in London

Mill Yard will offer 110,000ft² of flexible workspace, 70 apartments, and retail and hospitality units.

Universal reaches agreement for Bedford theme park

The project is set to contribute to the growth and infrastructure revitalisation of the Oxford-Cambridge corridor.

NCC secures contract for Ryhov County Hospital upgrade in Sweden

The refurbishment and expansion work will encompass approximately 2,600m², with an additional 600m² for new construction.

Tariffs on Canadian lumber expected to double by September

Tariffs on these imports are anticipated to rise from the current 14.5% to 34.5%.

Cowley Hill Works site in St Helens set for regeneration following legal agreement

The travel component of the project will be financed by the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement.

Salford City Council in UK approves Irwell River Park regeneration strategy

The strategy outlines objectives to improve the park, including safe walking/cycling routes and interactive public spaces.

Conti Federal completes NASJRB hangar renovation in Fort Worth, Texas

The renovation was executed via a phased approach to accommodate ongoing operations at the base.

NCC to construct LKAB’s new recycling centre in Kiruna, Sweden

The project involves building a 2,000m² facility for hazardous waste management.

YIT appointed to deliver swimming hall overhaul in Espoo, Finland

The design and construction process will adhere to the hall’s cityscape and architectural values.

Mace secures London building retrofit contract

The 65 Gresham Street redevelopment will retain more than 70% of the site’s structure.

Oman invites tenders for latter phases of Sinaw-Mahout-Duqm road project

The project is set to stimulate economic, commercial, and tourism activities in the North Al Sharqiyah and Al Wusta Governorates.

US construction sector tariffs impact revealed

Major construction materials such as Canadian lumber and Mexican gypsum have been exempted from the tariffs.

NSW Government grants approval for new housing project in Wollongong, Australia

The development will feature two ten-storey buildings above a shared podium, providing 145 new homes.

Brookgate appoints blocwork for Cambridge North residential development

The development is planned to include more than 400 homes.

NSW Government approves Canterbury Ice Rink refurbishment in Australia

The approved plans include a new roof, concrete ice floor, barrier system, skate hire facilities, and more.

Capacit’e Infraprojects secures civil core and shell works project in Mumbai, India

The Address by GS – Bandra Project will involve the construction of two basements, a ground-plus-23-floor structure, and more.

AECOM-AtkinsRéalis JV to deliver technical services for Hong Kong’s NMH project

The JV will undertake a comprehensive assessment of the NMH’s engineering feasibility and constructability.

DPWH reaches construction milestone on Davao City Bypass project in Philippines

The project forms part of the national government’s wider Build Better More programme.

BEYOND unveils new luxury residential tower in Dubai Maritime City

The tower will incorporate one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes, maisonettes, and a penthouse.

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