Rail dominates investment in the world’s largest tunnel construction projects with $383bn
The world’s 20 largest tunnel construction projects account for $538.11bn of investment, spanning rail, roads, water infrastructure and energy. Yet …
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American Express starts work on global HQ at 2 World Trade Center
American Express has commenced construction of its new global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan, marking a …
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AFRY to oversee Franz-Josefs-Bahn modernisation for ÖBB-Infrastruktur
ÖBB-Infrastruktur has commissioned AFRY to provide site supervision and construction oversight services for the ongoing modernisation of the Franz-Josefs-Bahn in …
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National Housing Bank backs Salford’s Middlewood Locks expansion
The next stage of development at Middlewood Locks in Salford, England, is set to proceed after securing funding from the …
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Renewable power in Saudi Arabia’s water PPP market
In Saudi Arabia, water desalination is a cornerstone of its national water management system, with output exceeding 10.7 million m³ …
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Bohai Strait can wait. Tunnelling’s commercial challenge is already underground
China's proposed Bohai Strait high-speed rail tunnel would stretch 120km beneath the sea between Dalian and Yantai, making it one …
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Rotherham selects Capital&Centric for five town regeneration sites
England’s Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has named social impact developer Capital&Centric as its development partner to take forward plans for …
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Work begins on Phase 2 of Halifax’s Windsor Street Exchange project
Construction has commenced on Phase 2 of the Windsor Street Exchange project in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Phase 2 follows early …
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WVDOH awards $85.43m contract for Corridor H extension
The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has awarded an $85.43m construction contract to Triton Construction to extend Corridor H …
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China’s residential construction activity continued to remain weak in May
China’s residential construction sector continues to remain weak in early 2026. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), total …
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Construction confidence continues to trend negative amid slower construction recovery in June
The Middle East conflict resulted in a sharp increase in fuel prices, which in turn has elevated overall construction costs. …
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HS2 completes first cut and cover ‘green’ tunnel at Copthall
HS2, the UK's new high-speed railway, has completed the construction of its first cut and cover ‘green’ tunnel, at Copthall …
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Eiffage wins Oise energy syndicate HQ design-build contract
Eiffage Construction has been awarded a design-build contract for the future headquarters of the Oise energy syndicate in Beauvais, France. The …
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Texas Southern University sets out $1.7bn campus master plan
Texas Southern University (TSU) has outlined a ten-year campus master plan with approximately $1.7bn in phased investment across more than …
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Tanzania’s FY2026–27 budget focuses on the development of infrastructure
Tanzania's Ministry of Finance presented its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27 (1 July 2026 to 30 June 30 2027) budget speech on …
