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The project is set to serve 150,000 households and result in a 30% decrease in the region’s power shortages.
Oman’s Musandam governorate signs infrastructure contracts for 15 coastal villages
The selected villages will see the construction of sea walls, pedestrian walkways, landscaped parks, and seating areas.
Skanska to build underground metro station in Oslo, Norway
The underground metro station will include two tracks and two access points.
WeBuild acquries WA women and babies hospital contract
The hospital will offer inpatient services for gynaecology and maternity, a neonatology unit, and more.
HS2 investigates claims against labour supplier over inflated charges
The company has reportedly suspended Danny Sullivan Group from new contracts pending the investigation’s outcome.
Rejlers signs EPCI contract for CO₂ storage facility in Norway
The move is seen as a key step in the development of the world’s first open-source infrastructure for CO₂ transport and storage.
UK’s Department for Education selects McLaren to build secondary school
Completion of the school, dubbed the Boxing Academy, is scheduled for September 2026.
UK conducts biochar trial in highway construction
The trial generated 5t of biochar on-site, set to be integrated into various aspects of the A417 project.
Economic uncertainty prevails in Israel with budget focusing on defence expenditure
The economic risks in the country have been rising in recent weeks due to the end of the ceasefire in Gaza.
Peab secures mixed-use housing development contract in Helsingborg, Sweden
Construction work is forecast for completion by early 2027.
UK government’s planning reforms to expedite construction of homes by SME builders
As part of the reforms, Homes England will release more of its land exclusively to SMEs.
MAG Group and CITIC sign MOU to begin $6bn Keturah Ardh project in Dubai
The Keturah Ardh development will offer plots ranging from 50,000ft² to 200,000ft².
AECOM secures $81m California Space Force Base contract
The ten-year contract encompasses remediation and management tasks across 60 sites within the base.
Neuron Factory raises seed funding to advance use of AI in construction
The round saw investments from Activant Capital, Colle Capital, Karman Ventures, and Punch Capital.
Sydney Fish Market redevelopment to deliver 1,500 homes
The redevelopment aims to address the exodus of young people from Sydney due to high housing costs.
Thames Water seeks tunnelling experts for Teddington Direct River Abstraction project
The project is a key part of the company’s wider Water Resource Management Plan.
Vistry gains approval for Tangmere housing development
The development is set to include a new primary school alongside community and commercial facilities.
Kanakia and others partner for office project in India
The development is set to deliver 1.5 million square feet of office space.
Gridora and ADPIC sign MOU for Abu Dhabi’s $9.53bn transport infrastructure projects
The companies will set up a framework for the development, planning, and implementation of strategic infrastructure projects.
Al Sahel Contracting secures Elara contract in UAE
The company is currently finalising the fifth phase of the Madinat Jumeirah Living master plan.
Arup chosen to conduct Rhode Island’s first coastal resilience study
The study aims to address key concerns such as sea level rise, increased storm frequency, and changing biodiversity.
Mace appointed as main contractor for Natural History Museum’s new facility
The facility will provide storage for approximately one-third of the museum’s collection.