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Van der Spek expands rental fleet with nine Liebherr energy storage systems 

The Liebherr LPO 100 mobile energy storage systems will expand Van der Spek’s sustainable energy solutions for construction sites.

HS2 completes civil engineering phase on 16km Chiltern tunnel

The construction team completes structural works on the 16km tunnel as HS2 advances towards the next project phases.

PORR wins $174m road construction contract in Poland

Under the contract, PORR will design and build a new 13km expressway, featuring two lanes in each direction.

The Saudi Water Projects Market 2025

Water projects across Saudi Arabia – desalination, wastewater, transmission and storage – are booming. The flow of investment is only likely to increase as barriers to entry fall and the floodgates open to newcomers from across the globe Download free whitepaper

Lane JV wins $643m contract for Westshore Interchange Project in Florida 

The project will upgrade and increase safety and traffic capacity on key routes, including I-275, SR 60 and Veterans Expressway.

VINCI Construction to acquire Fletcher Construction in $184m deal

VINCI plans to expand its New Zealand operations by acquiring Fletcher Construction and its three associated business units.

Van der Spek expands rental fleet with nine Liebherr energy storage systems 

The Liebherr LPO 100 mobile energy storage systems will expand Van der Spek’s sustainable energy solutions for construction sites.

Thames Water opens tender for controversial White Horse Reservoir

The proposed reservoir aims to secure regional water supply and create new jobs through major infrastructure works.

Is Greenland the next frontier for AI infrastructure?

Greenland is known to have vast endowments of critical minerals, including rare earth elements (REEs) that are vital for advanced electronics, renewable energy, EVs, and the semiconductor and AI supply chains.

Emirates signs deal for new Cabin Crew Village at Dubai Investments Park

The new residential complex will house up to 12,000 Emirates cabin crew near Dubai’s main airports.

Construction begins on $1.7bn Wadsworth Center lab in New York

The new facility will consolidate five existing sites in the Greater Albany area into a single location.

SMS Equipment enters Europe with acquisition of Suomen Rakennuskone 

The acquisition extends SMS Equipment’s international presence, adding to its existing operations in Alaska and Mongolia.

 

 

 

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