Category Archives: Construction

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InfraVia Strengthens Real Estate Portfolio with High-Profile Revolut Lease in Central Paris Location

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia has secured a major lease agreement with Revolut for approximately 2,060 square meters of office space and two retail units at a redeveloped property located at 116 rue Réaumur in Paris’ Sentier district. The building, which has … Read the full press release

NOKERA and Vonovia Introduce Scalable Prefabrication Model to Accelerate Energy-Efficient Residential Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia and NOKERA have formed a strategic partnership to industrialise the energy-efficient refurbishment of residential buildings, focusing on scalable solutions that reduce costs, construction time, and tenant disruption. The collaboration uses prefabricated façade elements produced off-site and installed … Read the full press release

Skanska Report Calls for Long Term Urban Development Strategies to Strengthen City Resilience and Investment Value

(IN BRIEF) Skanska’s new report Shaping Sustainable Places urges cities, developers, and investors to move beyond short-term project delivery and focus on creating long-term social and financial value. The report identifies risks associated with short-term thinking and outlines four key … Read the full press release

Boskalis Launches Remote Operations Center in Aberdeen to Advance Subsea ROV Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Boskalis has successfully launched remote subsea operations from its new Remote Operations Center in Aberdeen, following significant investment and development. The facility enables ROVs to be controlled from shore, improving safety, efficiency, and operational coordination. After successful testing … Read the full press release

HOCHTIEF Infrastructure Leads Major Modernization of Czech Air Force Base in Čáslav to Strengthen NATO Operations

(IN BRIEF) HOCHTIEF Infrastructure is leading a joint venture to modernize the military airport in Čáslav, a key base for the Czech Air Force, under a contract valued at around EUR 220 million. The project includes a full runway reconstruction, … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki Launches Major Renovation of Porthania to Modernize Learning Spaces While Preserving Architectural Heritage

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki is undertaking a major renovation of its historic Porthania building to modernize its facilities while preserving its architectural heritage. The project will upgrade teaching spaces, work environments, and technical infrastructure to support hybrid learning … Read the full press release

VINCI Secures €192 Million Contract to Modernise Prague’s Central Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) VINCI has been awarded a €192 million contract to upgrade Prague’s main wastewater treatment plant, a critical infrastructure asset that has been in operation for over five decades. The large-scale project will involve demolishing and rebuilding multiple structures, … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Offshore Wind Sustainability with First Installation of Low Carbon Turbine Technology at Denmark’s Thor Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the world’s first offshore wind turbine featuring both a CO₂-reduced steel tower and recyclable rotor blades at its Thor wind farm in Denmark, marking a major step in advancing sustainable wind energy technology. The 1.1 … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Agrees to Divest Nordic Ventilation Distribution Operations to Airvance Group as Part of Strategic Portfolio Optimization

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has agreed to sell its Nordic ventilation distribution business to Airvance Group as part of its ongoing portfolio optimization strategy. The business, which operates across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark under well-known brands and generated €415 million in … Read the full press release

STRABAG Advances Strategy 2030 with Planned Acquisition of Van Elle to Broaden Infrastructure and Construction Portfolio in the UK

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG UK has reached an agreement to acquire Van Elle Holdings plc, a leading UK-based ground engineering contractor, as part of its Strategy 2030 expansion plan. The deal, which has been recommended by Van Elle’s board, will be … Read the full press release

New Skanska project in Georgia highlights continued expansion of large scale data center construction

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a USD 75 million contract to build a 22,700 square metre data center in Georgia, USA. The project includes construction of the main facility, site work, utilities, and the fitout of administration areas and five … Read the full press release

Skanska wins major Norwegian rail contract to expand Intercity network capacity and reliability

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a NOK 1.2 billion contract by Bane NOR to construct the Stange–Otterstad double-track railway in Norway, part of the Intercity corridor between Oslo and Lillehammer. The project aims to improve capacity, reliability, and efficiency … Read the full press release

New Oslo office project reaches key milestone as Skanska commits to future headquarters space

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a ten-year lease for 7,500 square metres at Christian Krohgs gate 2 in Oslo, where it will establish its new Norwegian headquarters by 2029. Developed jointly with Entra, the project will deliver 21,200 square metres … Read the full press release

BASF Advances Industrial Decarbonization with Key Delivery for Large Scale Heat Pump Project in Ludwigshafen

(IN BRIEF) BASF has successfully delivered and installed a major component for its industrial heat pump project at its Ludwigshafen site, marking a key milestone in the development of one of the world’s most powerful systems for emission-free steam generation. … Read the full press release

CIMIC Group Secures Major Data Centre Construction Project to Support Southeast Asia Digital Growth

(IN BRIEF) CIMIC Group, through its subsidiary Leighton Asia, has secured a contract to build a large-scale data centre project in Malaysia as part of a multi-phase hyperscale campus. The development is aimed at meeting the rising demand for secure … Read the full press release

VELUX Builds Integrated Cycling Platform with Addition of Iconic Paris Roubaix Event to Sponsorship Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) VELUX Group has expanded its cycling sponsorship platform by becoming an Official Partner of Paris-Roubaix Hauts-de-France and its women’s counterpart, building on its existing involvement with the Tour de France. The multi-year agreement, developed in collaboration with Amaury … Read the full press release

Wood Advances Lifecycle Role in Canadian Uranium Sector with Phoenix Project Construction Management Contract

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a construction management contract from Denison Mines Corp. for the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine, advancing the Wheeler River project toward construction. The agreement builds on a multi-year partnership between the companies, with Wood previously … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Completes Acquisition of Teknokon Businesses to Strengthen Regional Expansion Strategy in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has completed the acquisition of key Teknokon Group businesses, bringing around 1,000 employees into its operations and strengthening its presence in Türkiye. The deal supports Bilfinger’s strategy to use Türkiye as a regional hub connecting Eastern Europe … Read the full press release

InfraVia Establishes Supernova Power Platform to Accelerate UK Energy Transition Through Battery Storage and Flexible Generation

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia Capital Partners has created Supernova Power, a new UK-focused flexible energy platform, by acquiring and merging Mercia Power Response and Balance Power Projects. The combined entity brings together complementary strengths in battery storage development, gas peaking operations, … Read the full press release

Egis Appoints Renata Mordak to Lead Central and Eastern Europe Operations and Drive Regional Growth Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Egis has appointed Renata Mordak as Managing Director for Central and Eastern Europe, establishing a new leadership role to better coordinate its operations across Czechia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Ukraine. The move aims to strengthen collaboration between regional … Read the full press release