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ZÜBLIN and INSTATIQ Debut On-Site 3D Concrete Printing for Low-Carbon, Rapid Construction

(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN and INSTATIQ have successfully implemented on-site 3D concrete printing for GWG Reutlingen’s new apartment complex in Metzingen‐Neugreuth, demonstrating rapid, solid-wall construction with standard concrete and a 26 m automated boom. This method halves build time compared to … Read the full press release

Webuild Welcomes AC Milan Back to Perth as It Accelerates Major Australian Infrastructure Projects

(IN BRIEF) Webuild proudly supports AC Milan’s July 31 friendly against Perth Glory at HBF Park—echoing last year’s 56,000‑strong turnout at Optus Stadium—and reinforces its dedication to sport through the “  ” Olympic athlete campaign. As Australia accounts for 16 percent of Webuild’s backlog, the … Read the full press release

Boskalis & Allseas Win €1.2 Billion Contract to Build Taiwan’s Second Yongan–Tongxiao Offshore Gas Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Boskalis and Allseas have formed a 50/50 consortium that will deliver CPC Corporation Taiwan’s second offshore gas pipeline, YT2, valued at approximately €1.2 billion. The project entails designing, constructing, installing and pre‑commissioning a 232 km, 36‑inch pipeline running parallel to the existing … Read the full press release

Lindner Group Crafts Innovative 44,000 m² Headquarters for SMS group with Dynamic Modular Interiors

(IN BRIEF) SMS group’s new Mönchengladbach headquarters, completed after four years, comprises five ring‑shaped modules spanning 44,000 m² and 1,500 adaptable workstations designed to foster collaboration. Lindner Group’s interior fit‑out includes high‑performance glazed partitions, digital‑printed aluminium panels, real wood veneers, and … Read the full press release

RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management Reach Key Milestone with First Foundation Installed at Nordseecluster

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management have marked a significant milestone in their joint Nordseecluster offshore wind project with the installation of the first monopile foundation approximately 50 km off the coast of Juist, Germany. Each foundation, weighing … Read the full press release

STRABAG Hold Estate Begins First Residential Development in Schleswig-Holstein with 53 Energy-Efficient Units

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG Hold Estate has launched its inaugural residential project in Itzehoe, Schleswig-Holstein, using ZÜBLIN’s serial CONCEPT construction system. The development features 53 rental units—36 subsidized by IB.SH and 17 accessible, KfW-supported apartments. Aimed at affordability and sustainability, the … Read the full press release

Trujillo advances Peru’s first post-Lima BRT with Sener–CESEL technical design, 11 km trunk line, 16 stations and 2026 launch

(IN BRIEF) Sener and CESEL Ingenieros have been commissioned to deliver the technical design for Trujillo’s first Bus Rapid Transit system, a North–South trunk corridor with feeder routes serving five districts. Backed by Promovilidad (MTC), TMT and the Provincial Municipality … Read the full press release

Centrica commits £1.3 billion for 15% of Sizewell C securing inflation‑linked RAB returns and a 20‑year power offtake

(IN BRIEF) Centrica will invest £1.3 billion for a 15% stake in Sizewell C, joining HM Government, La Caisse, EDF and Amber Infrastructure under a RAB model that offers inflation‑protected returns and protections against overruns. The project provides a 10.8% real … Read the full press release

AF Bygg Väst to deliver five-storey multi-sports hall in Slottsskogen for SEK 215 million with completion set for 2027

(IN BRIEF) AF Bygg Väst, part of AF Gruppen Sweden, won a SEK 215 million (excl. VAT) contract to build a five-storey, 6,750 m² multi-sports hall in Slottsskogen, Gothenburg. Commissioned by the City’s Sports and Associations Administration, the project will … Read the full press release

HOCHTIEF to Build Research Hub and Modern Event Space for University of Duisburg-Essen

(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF has been commissioned by the University of Duisburg-Essen to construct a new interdisciplinary research center on its Essen campus and to convert a historic boiler house in Krefeld into a state-of-the-art event venue. The five-story research facility … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Group Unveils €15.5 Billion Boost for Water, Transport, Housing, Energy and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) During their July meetings, the EIB and EIF boards approved a combined €15.5 billion in fresh financing: €14.5 billion from the EIB and €1 billion from the EIF. Key priorities include the launch of a €40 billion Water Resilience Programme to improve … Read the full press release

Modular Viewing Platform Opens at Puttgarden to Showcase Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Construction Live

(IN BRIEF) Sund & Bælt has unveiled a new information point beside the Puttgarden site of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel project, built from repurposed shipping containers and featuring a six‑metre‑high terrace for unobstructed observation of the construction. Equipped with binoculars, interpretive … Read the full press release

Barnet Council to Deliver 130 Council-Owned Build-to-Rent Homes in Partnership with Aviva and Stories

(IN BRIEF) Barnet Council has obtained permission to build 130 council-owned Build-to-Rent homes at Bunns Lane, Mill Hill—50 percent of which will be affordable. Partnering with Aviva Capital Partners and developer Stories, the scheme includes public spaces, visitor parking, and … Read the full press release

Webuild Wins USD 600 Million Package 3 Contracts to Expand Diriyah Square into Cultural and Commercial Hub

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has secured an additional USD 600 million in contracts for Diriyah Square’s Package 3 Finishing and MEP, bringing its total project value in the Diriyah development to around USD 2 billion. The scope includes more than 70 … Read the full press release

LAB Entreprenør to Overhaul Bergen’s Historic Handelens og Sjøfartens Hus in NOK 342 M Project

(IN BRIEF) LAB Entreprenør, a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, has been awarded a NOK 342 million turnkey contract (ex. VAT) to renovate Bergen’s neo-classical Handelens og Sjøfartens Hus. The scope includes interior demolition and refurbishment of 6,500 m², a new … Read the full press release

CAF Breaks Ground on Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck Battery-Electric Train Depot Ahead of 2027 Launch

(IN BRIEF) CAF has launched work on a new battery-electric train maintenance depot at Gelsenkirchen-Bismarck, following February 2025 planning approval. The 90,000 m² site will be reconfigured with 14 turnout points, 3,500 m of new track, an electrified charging loop, … Read the full press release

Nordex to Supply SAB WindTeam with 91 MW of N163/6.X Turbines and Long-Term Service for Brandenburg Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Nordex has been contracted by SAB WindTeam to supply thirteen N163/6.X turbines (91 MW) with a 20-year Premium Service package for the Fretzdorfer Heide wind farm in Brandenburg; installation begins Q3 2026 and full commissioning is expected by … Read the full press release

ULMA Group Secures €45 Million EIB Financing for Eco-Friendly Materials and Energy-Efficient Facilities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted ULMA Group a €45 million loan to fund its construction-sector innovations and sustainability endeavors. The financing will cover advanced manufacturing technologies for polymer concrete solutions, the establishment of a new plant for … Read the full press release

AFRY Takes 15,000 m² in Skanska’s Solna Link as First Phase Fully Leased

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed AFRY to a 10-year lease for 15,000 m² of office space in Solna Link, fully letting the project’s first phase. Occupancy begins in 2028. The building—next to Solna Station and the future metro—features fitness, meeting, … Read the full press release

RWE Switches On 35 MW Langford Solar Farm with Pioneering Hybrid Storage in Devon

(IN BRIEF) RWE energised the 35 MW (AC) Langford Solar Farm in Devon—its first UK solar project—on 2 July 2025. The site, equipped with an innovative 35 MW (AC) hybrid battery storage system, will generate approximately 49,500 MWh per year, … Read the full press release