Carbon Upcycling Secures $10M Financing
Carbon Upcycling Technologies has secured up to $10 million in asset‑secured financing from ATEL Ventures. The capital will fund its flagship project at the Ash Grove Mississauga cement plant, where captured CO₂ will be converted into low‑carbon supplementary cementitious materials. Once operational in late 2026, the facility aims to produce up to 30,000 tonnes of SCMs annually, supporting regional construction supply chains. The agreement also gives ATEL an option to invest further equity, positioning the company for scalable growth.
Construction Goes Vertical for Mixed-Use Project at 6052 W. Olympic Blvd.
A new tower crane signals the start of Jacmar Cos.'s mixed‑use development at 6052 W. Olympic Boulevard in Mid‑Wilshire. The six‑story building will house 120 studio, one‑ and two‑bedroom apartments above 5,135 sq ft of ground‑floor retail and a two‑level, 132‑car underground garage....
89-Unit Affordable Housing Development on the Rise at 910 N. Wetherly Dr. In West Hollywood
West Hollywood Community Housing Corp. is constructing a seven‑story, 89‑unit affordable housing complex at 910 N. Wetherly Drive, slated for completion in 2027. The development will offer studio, one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units with 66 parking spaces, reserved for households...
TBMs Prepare for Deployment on Fortezza Railway Tunnel
Two single‑shield tunnel boring machines built by China Railway Construction Heavy Industry have been completed and are slated for deployment on Italy’s Fortezza railway tunnel. The 175‑metre, 2,600‑tonne TBMs, each with a 9.68 m excavation diameter, will excavate parallel 12.75 km drives...
Power, People, Parts: Supply and Demand on Data Center Jobsites
Data center construction is hitting a perfect storm of delays, with more than half of 2025 projects slipping three months or longer. The primary culprits are power availability, skilled‑labor shortages, and procurement bottlenecks for critical components. Developers are moving to...
Proven in Canada: Komatsu Launches Its Largest Hydraulic Mining Excavator
Komatsu Germany Mining Division has globally launched the PC9000‑12, the largest hydraulic mining excavator in its lineup, after a successful rollout in Canada. The machine can handle 46‑m³ front‑shovel or 49‑m³ backhoe buckets and load 240‑400‑ton trucks in three to...
Kyrgyz Republic Signs US$137.6m Cement Plant Agreement
Kyrgyzstan’s Cabinet of Ministers signed a $137.6 million investment agreement with China’s Shenfeng Zet Cement to build a new cement plant in the Chui region. The project will install a clinker line capable of producing 3,200 tonnes per day in the Kemin district’s...
New Plans for Bronx Site Where Earlier Project Led to Bankruptcy Filings
Dynamic Star has submitted a new plan to erect a 34‑story, 368,469‑square‑foot mixed‑use tower at 360 West Fordham Road in the Bronx. The site, previously part of the ambitious Fordham Landing affordable‑housing project that aimed for 927 low‑income units, is...
Visit Japan to Experience the Latest Construction Industry Innovations
Japan's 8th International Construction & Survey Productivity Improvement Expo (CSPI‑EXPO 2026) will take place in Tokyo from June 17‑20, inviting global construction and surveying professionals. The event, aligned with the government’s i‑Construction initiative, will showcase ICT‑enabled machinery, automation, robotics, AI,...
Denver Downtown Development Authority To Spend $5.2M Upgrading The Pavilions
The Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) will invest $5.2 million to repair the Denver Pavilions’ parking garage and install a fixed roof, with construction slated to begin within 30 days and run 18 months. The garage overhaul, costing $3.8 million, includes a...
UK Build-to-Rent Sector Records Strongest Start Since 2022
The UK build‑to‑rent (BTR) market posted its strongest first‑quarter performance since 2022, with Savills reporting roughly £1.2 billion (about $1.55 billion) in transaction volume. Investor appetite surged, driving a 30% year‑over‑year increase in deals and pushing average yields to 5.5% on fully‑let...
Mobile Impact Crushers: Equipment Insight and Trends
Mobile impact crushers are increasingly equipped with digital control and connectivity platforms that streamline operation and maintenance. OEMs such as Kleemann, SBM, Rubble Master, and Keestrack now offer remote‑monitoring apps, automated setup advisors, and real‑time performance dashboards. These tools let...
What the Hyundai and DEVELON Merger Means for Both Brands
HD Hyundai has merged its Hyundai and DEVELON construction equipment brands under the HD Construction Equipment subsidiary, while preserving each brand's market identity. The integration aims to streamline management, accelerate R&D, and leverage shared engine production for better performance and...
DEVELON Debuts -9 Series Excavators
DEVELON unveiled its –9 Series heavy excavators at CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026, launching four models ranging from 26 to 48 tons. The line replaces traditional pilot controls with electro‑hydraulic (EH) systems, delivering up to 8 percent better fuel efficiency. Integrated smart features include Advanced...
Highlights From CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026 drew over 140,000 attendees and showcased a wave of connected construction tech, AI voice assistants, and autonomous retrofit kits. OEMs such as Komatsu, Caterpillar, Bobcat, and Hitachi demonstrated platforms that turn machine data into real‑time insights and conversational...
Gravis Robotics' Gravis Rack Turns Conventional Machines Into Robotic Systems
Gravis Robotics’ Gravis Rack won the Contractors’ Choice award at CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026 and promises to turn standard earth‑moving machines into intelligent robotic equipment. The retrofit kit bundles LiDAR, cameras, GNSS and on‑board computing, delivering real‑time site mapping and augmented‑reality guidance....
Is Equipment as a Service the Future of Your Fleet?
Equipment as a Service (EaaS) lets firms pay for heavy‑equipment usage rather than owning the machines. Under an EaaS contract, the OEM or dealer retains ownership, provides a block of operating hours, and handles all maintenance and repairs. This model...
Southeast Texas’ Towering Rainbow Bridge Poised to Reopen After Lengthy Repairs
The Texas Department of Transportation announced that construction on the Rainbow Bridge in Southeast Texas is finished after a year-long closure for extensive maintenance. Final inspections, employing bridge‑snooper vehicles and rope‑access crews, began on March 13. Officials expect the bridge...
Terabase Energy Invests in Automation and Engineering to Streamline Solar Construction
Terabase Energy’s upgraded Terafab V2 system has completed field testing and is now ready for commercial deployment, using AI‑assisted robotics to assemble and place solar panel‑tracker modules on‑site. The automated line can process assemblies in two‑minute cycles, potentially delivering 20 MW...
Georgia Power Breaks Ground on 1 GWh BESS Near Existing Solar Site
Georgia Power has broken ground on a 260 MW battery energy storage system with just over 1 GWh capacity adjacent to its existing solar farm near Wadley, Georgia. Burns & McDonnell will build the BESS, targeting completion in 2027. The storage will capture...
Wacker Neuson Unveils New ET40 Mini Excavator
Wacker Neuson unveiled the 4‑metric‑ton ET40 mini excavator at ConExpo 2026, featuring a 39.6 hp Yanmar engine, 7,980 lb breakout force and an 11.2‑ft digging depth. The machine sports a redesigned cab with a 7‑inch touchscreen, keyless start, four‑position door and integrated rear camera...
Fatalities Edge Down: New Data Reveals a Promising Decline
Construction fatalities in the United States slipped to just over 1,000 in 2024, marking a modest decline from the previous year but remaining one of the highest industry totals. Falls continued to account for roughly one‑third of deaths, while transportation...
DP World Issuing £36M Contract to Construct London Gateway Automated System
DP World has launched a £36 million (≈$46 million) tender to build Boxbay, a high‑bay automated storage system for empty containers at its London Gateway terminal. The 55‑metre‑tall structure will cover roughly 323 m × 159 m, requiring over 5,000 precast piles, 15,000 tonnes of steel and...
Network Rail Engineers Prepare for £75.5M of Easter Weekend Renewals Work
Network Rail is allocating roughly $96 million to conduct extensive renewal work over the Easter bank holiday, keeping most of the UK rail network open while targeting reliability improvements. The centerpiece is a $508 million resilience programme on the West Coast Main...
Ireland Must Accelerate Offshore Energy Production
Ireland aims for up to 37 GW of offshore renewable capacity by 2050, relying heavily on floating wind in its deep Atlantic waters. The government’s climate and industrial strategies earmark billions of euros—roughly $327 billion—in the National Development Plan, but current port...
Brussels Metro Project to Be Scaled Back as Key Station Shell Completed
The shell for the new Toots Thielemans station on Brussels' Line 3 has been finished, but the region announced a major scale‑back to curb spiralling costs. The line’s total budget has been halved from €2 billion (≈$2.18 bn) to €1 billion (≈$1.09 bn), with the...
Fehmarnbelt | Special Vessel for Immersing Elements on Denmark-Germany Tunnel Approved
The Danish Maritime Authority has approved the immersion vessel IVY, clearing the way for the first Fehmarnbelt tunnel elements to be submerged off Lolland this spring. The 18‑km Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link will consist of 89 precast concrete sections—79 standard (73,000 t...
Wave 4 & 5 - ECR Health Care Complex / FAAB
Wave 4 and 5 of the ECR Health Care Complex in Sopot, Poland, are slated for completion in 2025, adding an analytical laboratory, outpatient clinic, day‑surgery hospital, and specialist hospital to the campus. The development reclaims five hectares of flood‑prone brownfield land...
Batching Process Boosts Gateway Two Approvals
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has rolled out an outsourced “batching” model that groups building‑control applications for specialised external suppliers. Early pilot data show gateway‑two approval rates climbing to 67 percent and median assessment times falling to four weeks. The approach...
Tracklaying Starts on Chongqing - Kunming High-Speed Line
Tracklaying has begun on the 846km Chongqing‑Kunming high‑speed railway in Yunnan, with the first 500‑meter rail segment installed in Songming County. The line features extensive civil works, including bridges and tunnels that comprise 87.4% of the alignment, such as the...
Workforce Gap of 53,000 Threatens 2026 Solar Deployment Targets
The U.S. solar sector must meet a July 4, 2026 construction deadline to secure full federal tax credits, prompting a surge in project activity. Current employment stands at 280,000, but analysts project a need for 355,000 workers by late 2026, leaving a 53,000‑person...
Bouygues Signs up for Next Phase of London Estate Revamp
Bouygues has secured the contract for the second phase of a major London estate redevelopment, committing roughly £500 million to the project. The plan will deliver about 2,500 new homes, with a significant share earmarked for affordable housing. Sustainable design standards...
Arup Team Working on Redevelopment of Armagh Astropark in Northern Ireland
Arup has been commissioned to lead the redevelopment of Armagh Astropark, a key sports and community hub in Northern Ireland. The project aims to modernise the facility with sustainable design, enhanced spectator amenities, and expanded training spaces. Planned upgrades include...
Construction Starts on New Airport in Guangzhou
Construction has begun on Guangzhou New Airport in Gaoming, about 60 km southwest of the city. The first phase will feature a 260,000‑square‑metre terminal, two parallel runways and 94 aircraft stands. When fully operational by 2030, the facility is designed to...
Heart Of Glass: First Look Inside Dublin's €3.5B Glass Bottle Megascheme
Dublin’s Glass Bottle megaproject, valued at €3.5‑4 billion, is reshaping a 37‑acre brownfield into a mixed‑use district with up to 4,000 rental homes and 1 million sq ft of commercial space. The first residential block, Lime House, delivered 212 apartments in late 2025 and is...
European Office Fit-Out Costs Stabilise as Market Shows Signs of Resilience
New Cushman & Wakefield data shows European office fit‑out costs have plateaued after a period of volatility, with price growth slowing to near‑flat levels across major markets. Occupier demand is rebounding, driven by hybrid work models and renewed leasing activity....
Liebherr Boosts Dozer Ability with Integrated Operator Assistance Systems
Liebherr has introduced three integrated operator assistance systems—Free Grade, Definition Grade and 3D Grade—for its Generation 8 crawler dozers. The suite embeds blade stabilization, 2‑D automatic control and GNSS‑based 3‑D terrain following directly into the machine architecture. Operators can select the level of assistance...
Big Wind Ambition, Real Infrastructure Gap: Ireland Must Accelerate Now
Ireland aims to harness up to ~37 GW of offshore renewable energy by 2050, leveraging its deep Atlantic waters for floating wind. However, existing ports lack the depth, capacity and lay‑down space—currently only 40‑50 ha—required for large‑scale projects. The government has outlined...
Germany and Poland Build First Renewable Cross-Border District Heating System
Construction has begun on United Heat, a renewable cross‑border district heating network linking Görlitz, Germany and Zgorzelec, Poland. The system combines heat pumps, biomass, solar thermal, power‑to‑heat and waste‑heat from sewage gas to replace gas‑fired and coal plants. A 3.8 km...
Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s post‑war public housing originally relied on passive design—thin blocks, opaque façades, concrete mass, and atrium ventilation—to achieve thermal comfort. As air‑conditioning became affordable in the 1970s‑80s, window units proliferated, reshaping façades into a patchwork of condensers. This shift altered...
More than £100M Invested in New Apetito Facility
Apetito and its Wiltshire Farm Foods arm have secured planning permission to build Kitchen West, a new food‑production facility on the Canal Road Industrial Estate in Trowbridge. The project is backed by more than £100 million of shareholder investment and will...
Graham Set for £284m London Met Uni Revamp
Construction firm Graham has been named the strategic delivery partner for London Metropolitan University’s £284 million estate transformation, emerging as the sole bidder in the long‑running procurement. The contract, running to 2031 with an optional extension to 2036, combines capital works...
Ardmore to Appeal Landmark £15m Building Safety Act Ruling
Ardmore will appeal a High Court ruling that applies the Building Safety Act 2022 to its entire corporate group, imposing a £14.9 million fire‑safety defects bill after its main contracting arm entered administration. The judgment in Crest Nicholson v Ardmore grants...
Delaware I-95 Bridges Get UHPC Upgrade
Delaware DOT is refurbishing four I‑95 bridges with a $42 million Ultra‑High‑Performance Concrete (UHPC) overlay. The two‑year effort, now 40% complete, targets deck patches, potholes, and deteriorated joints. UHPC’s steel‑fiber composition offers four‑times the strength of traditional concrete and promises up...
Ohio Concrete to Host 2nd Annual Mixer Driver Competition in Columbus
The Ohio Concrete Industry will host its 2nd Annual Mixer Driver Competition on April 25, 2026, at Rush Truck Centers of Ohio in Columbus. Limited to 25 drivers nominated by producer members, the event blends a written exam, hands‑on vehicle...
SharpGrade Celebrates Successful Launch of GS130 at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026
SharpGrade has launched its flagship GS130 precision grader blade in the United States, debuting at ConExpo‑Con/AGG 2026 and quickly securing advanced orders. The attachment is engineered for the fast‑growing 100‑135 hp large‑frame skid steer and compact track loader segment, merging six‑way dozer...
KATO Introduces the All-New 110R Rotating Crawler Carrier
KATO Compact Excavator Sales launched the 110R rotating crawler carrier, a next‑generation machine built for North American job sites. The 110R features a full 360‑degree rotating upper structure, allowing dumps in any direction without repositioning. It combines an 11‑ton payload,...
QLD Gov Releases Design Tender for Major Road Project
The Queensland Government has issued an invitation‑only design tender for two new south‑facing ramps at the Sunshine Motorway interchange near Mount Coolum. The upgrade will link the motorway to West Coolum Road and integrate with the council’s broader plan to...
Staying Steady In A Strained System
Rapid urbanisation across Africa is stretching water distribution networks, heightening the risk of pressure loss, pipe bursts, and supply interruptions. Utilities are turning to real‑time pressure monitoring as a strategic necessity to curb non‑revenue water and meet sustainability targets. VEGA...
$1.2M Project to Deploy AI Robots for Road Repair
An industry‑research partnership worth $1.2 million, involving Charles Darwin University, Civiltech Solutions and the Additive Manufacturing CRC, is developing an AI‑driven robotic system to detect and repair road cracks with minimal human input. The solution integrates LiDAR scanning, artificial intelligence, robotics...