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China鈥檚 President Xi urges promotion of railway and port construction projects with Kazakhstan
The two leaders met in Kazakhstan鈥檚 capital Astana on 16 June
US Army Corps awards $95m in final Phase 3 options for Soo Lock project
Contractor picks up final Phase 3 options on Soo Lock project
Construction market outlook 2025: Germany
Germany鈥檚 construction sector will see modest recovery in 2025, with stronger growth expected from 2026, driven by major public investment in infrastructure and defence
APAC data centre pipeline hits US$56bn as region leads global growth
Driven by demand for data centres, energy, and high-tech infrastructure, Asia Pacific is set for strong construction growth despite volatile global conditions
Are hard hats up to the job? The case for rethinking head protection on site
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Swedish company Mips eyes growing demand in construction for protection from brain injuries
Why are digital workflows key to building a more sustainable construction industry?
Michael Gomes, vice president of global sustainability and CSR at Topcon Positioning Systems, explains how contractors can extract long-term value from ESG data, improve efficiency, and meet growing sustainability expectations
Macao Light Rail enters tunnelling phase with TBM deployment
The 87m-long Haojiang Pioneer will bore a 7.28m diameter tunnel as part of a key link connecting Zone A to Portas do Cerco in China
Huge fine for UK housebuilder after teen bricklayer injured
UK housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has been fined 拢800,000 after a teen apprentice bricklayer was injured
Toronto Line 2 extension: Sener to lead detailed design for Scarborough link
Sener will lead the design of three new underground stations and associated systems for the 7.8km Scarborough extension, part of Toronto, Canada鈥檚, delayed Line 2 project.
Gimme shelters: Europe civil defence infrastructure projects surge
The Russia-Ukraine war is driving up investment in defence infrastructure in Europe
Trump admin shifts stance, backs union labour pacts for federal construction with exceptions
In a reversal, the Trump admin now supports the use of PLAs on federal projects, with exceptions
AtkinsR茅alis the latest construction company to sponsor an F1 team
AtkinsR茅alis starts partnership with BWT Alpine Formula One Team in time for Canadian Grand Prix
Europe鈥檚 nuclear energy expansion plans to cost 鈧�241 billion
Plans by European Union countries to expand their nuclear energy infrastructure will require 鈧�241 billion (US$278 billion) in investment
US construction costs climb as trade groups note Trump鈥檚 tariff impact
So far, Trump鈥檚 tariffs have caused vital construction material costs to spike
Hitachi executive: 鈥榃e need tech to help average operators run our machines鈥�
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As construction faces pressure to decarbonise, digitalise and do more with less, Hitachi鈥檚 president sets out a vision in which smart machines and human expertise evolve together
Nanotech firm says it can turn desert sand into building material
Thai-based firm Doctor T unveils a sustainable material made from desert and sea sand, designed for use in cement and civil works
Indian and US firms to build Kenya鈥檚 national electricity control centre
Two firms win deal to build 鈧�80 million National System Control Centre
EFCA: Championing young professionals amidst sector-wide skills shortage
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As Europe faces urgent digital and green transitions, EFCA鈥檚 Future Leaders Competition highlights the young engineers leading the charge
Morocco starts construction planning under US$6bn gas strategy
The North African country is investing billions in modernising its gas and energy infrastructure
Weekly Quiz: What鈥檚 behind Volvo CE鈥檚 crawler excavator investment? | $20bn data centre plan
Test your knowledge with Construction Briefing鈥檚 fiendishly difficult weekly quiz
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