(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials and BirdLife International have extended their partnership to enhance biodiversity in and around the company’s quarries, minimize negative environmental impacts, and promote best practices in biodiversity management. The memorandum of understanding signed covers the next three … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has formally approached the Board of CSR Limited, a prominent Australian building materials company, with a non-binding indicative offer to acquire all of CSR’s issued share capital through a scheme of arrangement at A$9.00 cash per share. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Australia, construction, CSR Limited, partnership, Saint-Gobain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger, an Austrian building materials company, reports robust full-year results for 2023, with total revenues reaching €4.2 billion and operating EBITDA hitting €811 million, driven by increased infrastructure and renovation activities. Despite challenges like inflation and rising interest … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Skanska AB (publ), a leading construction and development company, has announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for March 27, 2024, in Stockholm, Sweden. Shareholders are invited to attend or vote by proxy, with key agenda items including … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Sweden
Tagged AGM agenda, Anders Danielsson, Annual General Meeting, Åsa Söderström Winberg, Catherine Marcus, Chairman of the Board, Election of members of the Board, Fredrik Lundberg, Hans Biörck, Henrik Sjölund, Jan Gurander, Jayne McGivern, Mats Hederos, Pär Boman, shareholders, Skanska AB
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into an agreement with Elof Hansson Fastigheter and Riksbyggen to develop a new residential block and commercial premises at Masthuggskajen in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a contract valued at approximately SEK 340 million. The project encompasses … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Skanska, in partnership with Obos, announces a NOK 1.1 billion investment in a new residential block in Fornebu, Norway, with Skanska’s share amounting to NOK 555 million. The construction contract, valued at NOK 533 million, will be executed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden
Tagged Fornebu, Norway, OBOS, partnership, Residential Block, Skanska, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Global has pledged €36 million for the construction of the Vlašić wind farm in Bosnia and Herzegovina, supplementing the €21 million EU grant. Expected to generate 115 GWh/year of electricity and displace 140,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Bosnia and Herzegovina, EIB Global, green transition, Johann Sattler, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, Srđan Amidžić, sustainability, Vlašić Wind Farm
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure will showcase its innovative and sustainable heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions at the Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) trade show in Milan from March 12 to 15. Among the highlights is the MVL702 magnetic expansion valve, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Skanska, a leading construction company, is investing PLN 126 million in the development of the residential project “Stilla” in Warsaw, Poland. The project comprises two adjacent buildings with a total of 179 apartments, featuring innovative eco-friendly solutions aimed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Sweden
Tagged 'Stilla', eco-friendly, partnership, residential project, Skanska, sustainability, Warsaw
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering the growth of Poland’s manufacturing sector by providing a €90 million loan to Eko-Okna, a prominent producer of energy-efficient windows and doors in Poland. This investment will fund … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Poland, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrzej Juszczyński, EBRD, Eko-Okna, Elisabetta Falcetti, Frederic Lucenet, investment, Manufacturing Sector, partnership, Poland, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sweco, a leading technology consulting firm, will lead a consortium tasked with developing the new Südspidol hospital complex in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, scheduled for full operation by 2033. Partnering with Centre Hospitalier Emile Mayrisch (CHEM), Sweco will oversee the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Centre Hospitalier Emile Mayrisch (CHEM), Erwin Malcorps, Luxembourg, partnership, Südspidol Hospital Complex Project, sustainability, Sweco
(IN BRIEF) Chemetall, a leading global supplier of surface treatment solutions, inaugurates its cutting-edge Global Aluminum Competence Center in Giussano, Italy, signaling a significant stride in the aluminum application arena. The center consolidates Chemetall’s extensive expertise in aluminum surface treatment, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Aluminum Solutions Center, Arjan Termaten, BASF, Chemetall, Daniela Polzot, Frank Naber, Giussano, Italy, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Dezeen Awards 2024 has officially opened for entries, marking the seventh edition of the prestigious design awards program. Continuing its partnership with Bentley Motors, the awards aim to inspire and champion design excellence while promoting innovation for a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Architecture, Bentley Motors, Claire Barrett, Design Excellence, Dezeen, Dezeen Awards 2024, India Mahdavi, partnership, Sabine Marcelis, Sou Fujimoto, Steven De Ploey, sustainability, Virgil Abloh, Yasmeen Lari
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group’s Advisory Services, in collaboration with the Czech Ministries of Finance and Regional Development, is set to tackle the housing shortage affecting approximately 270,000 people in Czechia. The partnership aims to develop a strategic … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Czech Republic, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged affordable housing, Czech Republic, Czechia, European Investment Bank, Ivan Bartoš, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Webuild, a global leader in the fight against climate change, has received an “A-” rating in the Climate Change Programme 2023 by CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project), surpassing the average ratings of both the European region and the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Management, News
Tagged A- Rating, Awards, Climate Change Programme 2023, environmental, leadership, sustainability, Webuild
(IN BRIEF) Under the “EU Support for Urgent Housing Needs for Internally Displaced Persons in Ukraine” initiative, a former boarding school dormitory in Kivertsi has been efficiently reconstructed to offer housing for displaced Ukrainians. With funding from the EU and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Ukraine
Tagged Displaced Ukrainians, EU, Henrik Huitfeldt, housing, Leonid Stefanovych, NEFCO, Oleksandr Kovalchuk, partnership, reconstruction, Ronny Nilsson, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) PARC, in collaboration with Foster + Partners, Kvadrat Acoustics, and Lindner Group, is embarking on a transformative initiative aimed at reshaping the architectural ceilings market with innovative design standards and sustainable practices. The strategic alliance leverages the Lindner … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) RWE and PPC, in collaboration through their joint venture company Meton Energy S.A., are accelerating Greece’s energy transition by investing in solar projects with a collective capacity of nearly 1 gigawatt. The final investment decision has been made … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Costas Papamantellos, energy transition, Greece, Katja Wünschel, Konstantinos Mavros, Meton Energy S.A., partnership, PPC, RWE, solar projects, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Generali and TCC-Trieste Convention Center have announced a three-year agreement naming the largest multifunctional convention center in northeastern Italy as the Generali Convention Center Trieste. This partnership reflects Generali’s commitment to fostering Trieste’s growth potential by supporting the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom achieves a significant milestone with the successful installation of an advanced truck tolling system in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, part of the United Arab Emirates. Replacing the previous plaza-based tolling system, the new multi-lane … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Carolin Treichl, Fakhar Munir, H.E Eng Khaled Fadel Al Ali, Kapsch TrafficCom, partnership, Ras Al Khaimah, sustainability, Truck Tolling System, UAE
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) reveals its ambitious vision for the Port of Newport, aiming to usher in a new era of sustainable growth for both the port and the city. With sustainability as a cornerstone, ABP’s plan focuses … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp has achieved a significant milestone by energizing the Tiln battery project, marking the commencement of its multi-gigawatt global energy storage pipeline. This initiative, which accompanies the Tiln solar project in Lincolnshire, UK, underscores the company’s dedication … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent European real estate developer, has achieved a significant milestone in its UK redevelopment program with the securing of planning permission for ‘Bolton 330’, a 330,000 sq ft sustainable warehouse in the North West. Strategically located … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a contract with LGAFUEL LLC for the construction of the LaGuardia Airport Jet Fuel Transmission Systems project in Queens, New York, USA. Valued at USD 113 million (about SEK 1.2 billion), the project involves the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) On February 1st, the newly constructed Ox apartment complex in the Osdorp district of Amsterdam New West was officially handed over to its first tenant, attended by representatives from Vesteda and developer Van Wijnen, along with Alderman Reinier … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has received a nomination from the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority to serve as the contractor for the construction of temporary office and accommodation facilities at the New Rikshospitalet (Oslo University Hospital) located in Gaustad, Oslo. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has completed the sale of its elevator maintenance business, PACA ascenseur (“PACA”), located in Southern France, to KONE. The sale is part of ASSA ABLOY’s strategic focus on its core business portfolio. PACA, with approximately 210 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Autobahn GmbH have unveiled plans to expand 5G coverage across all German motorways by 2028. The initiative involves erecting additional cellular masts to eliminate coverage gaps, densify the network, and reduce dropped calls. This extensive 5G … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G, Autobahn GmbH, German Motorways, Germany, Michael Jungwirth, partnership, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) On February 1, 2024, Skanska organized the CEO Alliance meeting at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, where CEOs of member companies from various industries convened to discuss collaborative strategies for sustainable business development and innovation. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden
Tagged AAB, Anders Danielsson, CEO Alliance Meeting, climate transition, E.ON, Enel, Ericsson, Europe, Iberdrola, Scania, Schneider Electric, Skanska, sustainability, Volkswagen
(IN BRIEF) Swedish energy company Vattenfall has awarded Nuvia, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, a significant contract to undertake the dismantling of units 1 and 2 at the Ringhals nuclear power plant in Sweden. This comprehensive project, scheduled to run … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable construction materials, has successfully acquired International Cellulose Corporation (ICC), a prominent manufacturer of specialty insulation products in the United States. ICC specializes in producing spray-on thermal insulation, fireproofing solutions, and acoustic finish … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, France, Industrial, Technology
Tagged acoustic finish systems, acquisition, building envelope protection, fireproofing, GCP, ICC, Ice & Water Shield®, insulation solutions, International Cellulose Corporation, MONOKOTE®, Perm-A-Barrier®, Saint-Gobain, specialty insulation, spray-on thermal, vapor barriers for siding, waterproofing membranes for roofing
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent European logistics real estate owner and developer, is set to grow its presence in the UK by forward funding a 500,000 sq ft distribution warehouse in Derby, located within the logistics hub of the East … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Charlie Howard, Derby, Logicor, UK, warehouse
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a loan of up to $100 million to Enerjisa Enerji A.S. in Turkey to support the modernization and reconstruction of the electricity distribution network in the earthquake-affected Toroslar … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Turkey, United Kingdom
Tagged Aida Sitdikova, earthquake, EBRD, Electricity Network Reconstruction, Enerjisa Enerji, partnership, Philipp Ulbrich, sustainability, Turkey
(IN BRIEF) EOS Investment Management Group (EOS IM) and Lightsource bp have finalized the sale of six solar greenfield projects in Italy to EOS IM, adding a 294MW portfolio to their existing solar power assets in Italy. These projects, either … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged EOS Investment Management Group, Giovanni Mascari, Giuseppe La Loggia, Italy, Lightsource BP, Mauro D’Addetta, Natalino Mongillo, partnership, Riccardo Belli, Solar Greenfield Projects, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Skanska AB has announced the conversion of 15,960 Class A shares to Class B shares in accordance with its articles of association. This conversion, mandated by the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act, reduces the company’s total voting rights, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Class A to Class B Shares, Financial, investment, Skanska AB
(IN BRIEF) Living Places Copenhagen, a collaborative project by the VELUX Group, EFFEKT architects, Artelia engineers, and Enemærke & Petersen contractors, has been nominated for the MIPIM Awards 2024 in the “Best Residential Project” category. The project’s recognition stems from … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Artelia engineers, EFFEKT architects, Enemærke & Petersen contractors, Living Places Copenhagen, Lone Feifer, MIPIM Awards 2024, sustainability, Sustainable Housing Showcase, VELUX Group
(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials has introduced its new global product brand, evoBuild, dedicated to low-carbon and circular construction products. evoBuild products undergo stringent sustainability criteria and are part of the company’s commitment to providing eco-friendly building materials. Notably, Heidelberg Materials … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent player in European logistics real estate, has commenced the construction of a new environmentally conscious warehouse spanning approximately 13,600 sqm at its logistics park in Rolo (RE), Italy. The project, set to be finished by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Graeme Hepburn, Italy, Logicor, partnership, Rolo, sustainability, Warehouse Development
(IN BRIEF) Eni has officially confirmed its plan to build Italy’s third bio-refinery in Livorno, as part of its decarbonization strategy aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. The project includes the construction of three new facilities for the production of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged Bio-Refinery, construction, Eni, Italy, Livorno, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Beijer Byggmaterial, part of STARK Group, has unveiled the first phase of construction for one of Sweden’s most modern builders’ merchants, representing a substantial investment in the growth region around Gothenburg. Located strategically in Hisings Backa, near central … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Beijer Byggmaterial, Gothenburg, Merchants Facility, partnership, Stark group, sustainability, Sweden
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