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Wates wins $148.9m Victoria Tower refurbishment contract in UK

The restoration of the Grade I-listed tower is expected to continue until 2031.

Bouygues UK to construct CAVC educational facilities in South Wales

Both facilities will adhere to the Welsh Government’s strict decarbonisation norms, being carbon neutral in operations.

Leighton Asia secures contract for luxury residential project in Gurugram, India

Construction is set to begin this September, with completion expected in 2030.

Green hydrogen trial in UK yields positive results

The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme’s welfare and office facilities have consumed 16,047kWh of renewable energy so far.

Peab to renovate and expand Tingdal School in Åstorp, Sweden

The project covers a total area of 7,500m², 6,000m² of which will be dedicated to new construction.

Dubai’s RTA announces upgrade of Al Wasl Road

The project will see Al Wasl Road expanded from two to three lanes in each direction.

NCC partners with Skaraborgsvatten to expand Borgunda waterworks in Sweden

The expansion project is expected to be completed by mid-2027.

VINCI Autoroutes completes $341.8m expansion of A57 motorway in France

The project is claimed to have improved the 7km urban motorway stretch through Toulon, La Valette-du-Var, and La Garde.

Infrastructure company Ferrovial boosts stake in 407 ETR highway in Canada

The transactions represent a total investment of $1.45bn for a 5.06% stake by Ferrovial.

CPB Contractors and Acciona JV completes one major phase of Sydney’s new airport

The project team has constructed a 3.7km runway, installing around 3,000 aeronautical ground lights, among other features.

Trinity Alliance secures Dallas convention centre expansion contract

Trinity Alliance comprises a collection of equity joint venture partners and associate partners.

BESIX Watpac constructs distribution centre for Woolworths in Sydney

Once operational, the site is expected to manage over 6,000t of fruit, vegetables, and chilled products daily.

Anglian Water signs deal to extend interconnector pipeline by 260km

The expansion will facilitate the transfer of water from wetter areas in North Lincolnshire to drier regions in the area.

PORR wins $489.2m contract for Romanian railway upgrade project

The project is expected to take 60 months to complete.

VINCI Autoroutes completes $341.8m expansion of A57 motorway in France

The project is claimed to have improved the 7km urban motorway stretch through Toulon, La Valette-du-Var, and La Garde.

Infrastructure company Ferrovial boosts stake in 407 ETR highway in Canada

The transactions represent a total investment of $1.45bn for a 5.06% stake by Ferrovial.

CPB Contractors and Acciona JV completes one major phase of Sydney’s new airport

The project team has constructed a 3.7km runway, installing around 3,000 aeronautical ground lights, among other features.

Trinity Alliance secures Dallas convention centre expansion contract

Trinity Alliance comprises a collection of equity joint venture partners and associate partners.

BESIX Watpac constructs distribution centre for Woolworths in Sydney

Once operational, the site is expected to manage over 6,000t of fruit, vegetables, and chilled products daily.

Anglian Water signs deal to extend interconnector pipeline by 260km

The expansion will facilitate the transfer of water from wetter areas in North Lincolnshire to drier regions in the area.

PORR wins $489.2m contract for Romanian railway upgrade project

The project is expected to take 60 months to complete.

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