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AF Gruppen’s LAB Entreprenør Secures NOK 137 Million Contract for New Residential Project in Bergen

(IN BRIEF) LAB Entreprenør, part of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract with Gjelsten Bolig to develop a new residential project in Møllendalsveien, Bergen. The project will involve demolishing existing buildings to make way for 40 new apartments, along with … Read the full press release

HMB Construction to Oversee SEK 560 Million Expansion of Ahlsell Distribution Centre in Hallsberg

(IN BRIEF) HMB Construction, part of AF Gruppen Sweden, has secured a SEK 560 million contract to expand Ahlsell’s distribution center in Hallsberg, where Ahlsell Sverige AB is the tenant. The project includes the addition of 37,000 square meters of … Read the full press release

Wood to Lead Project Management Consultancy for Groundbreaking Methanol Plant in UAE’s Al Ruwais Industrial City

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a contract from TA’ZIZ to provide project management consultancy for the UAE’s first methanol production facility in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. The facility will be one of the largest in the world, producing … Read the full press release

WACKER Expands Production Capacity in China with New Facility in Zhangjiagang to Meet Growing Demand for Specialty Silicones

(IN BRIEF) WACKER has completed a major expansion at its Zhangjiagang site in China, investing a significant amount to increase production of silicone fluids, emulsions, and elastomer gels. This expansion supports the company’s “in China for China” strategy, allowing WACKER … Read the full press release

Leica Geosystems Launches the Leica Pegasus TRK300, a Versatile Solution for Mobile Mapping

(IN BRIEF) Leica Geosystems introduces the Leica Pegasus TRK300, an adaptable mobile mapping system designed for efficient and high-quality geospatial data collection. With its multi-beam scanner system, long-range capability, and durable design, the system ensures fast, detailed data capture in … Read the full press release

Evonik Completes Global Transition of PU-Additive Production to Green Electricity, Strengthening Sustainability Commitment

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has completed the transition of its global PU-additive production sites to green electricity, aligning with its sustainability goals of reducing emissions and improving production efficiency. This shift applies to the company’s amine and silicone platforms, and includes … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group Partners with Google Cloud to Advance AI Innovation and Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance AI-driven innovation, expand into new markets, and improve sustainability across its portfolio. The collaboration will focus on AI and cloud innovation, global business expansion, and sustainability leadership in … Read the full press release

Scania and Cometto Launch Electrified Power Solutions for Sustainable Heavy-Duty Operations at Bauma 2025

(IN BRIEF) At Bauma 2025, Scania will introduce an expanded portfolio of electrified power solutions for the construction and mining industries, including both all-electric and hybrid options. This new lineup builds on Scania’s renowned fuel-efficient combustion engine range. A highlight … Read the full press release

ZÜBLIN Unveils Modern Administration Hub for Dresden with Sustainable Design

(IN BRIEF) The new Stadtforum Dresden, built by ZÜBLIN and Dreßler Bau GmbH for KID Kommunale Immobilien Dresden GmbH & Co. KG, has been unveiled as a modern administration center that brings together various municipal departments and offers workspaces for … Read the full press release

Ferrovial’s Polish Subsidiary Budimex Spearheads Baltic Rail Transformation with Rail Baltica Project

(IN BRIEF) Ferrovial, through its Polish subsidiary Budimex, is at the forefront of the Rail Baltica project in Estonia, tasked with constructing a 58.08-kilometer high-speed railway from Pärnu to the Latvian border. Valued at around EUR332 million (approximately PLN 1.4 … Read the full press release

Industry Leaders Pioneer Circular Economy in Boat Manufacturing with Recycled Composites

(IN BRIEF) A coalition of major industry players has launched a pioneering initiative in Western France to transform boat manufacturing through a circular economy model. In this breakthrough collaboration, Groupe Beneteau will incorporate recycled composite materials, including Arkema’s innovative Elium® … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Chosen for Detailed Design and Construction of E6 Roterud – Storhove Highway Project

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has been selected by Nye Veier to handle the detailed design and construction of the 23-kilometer E6 Roterud – Storhove highway project, following an earlier selection for the conceptualization phase in 2020. This project, which will … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility and Leonhard Weiss Secure Major Contract for Germany’s Rail Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility, in partnership with Leonhard Weiss, has secured a significant share of Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) first-ever volume contract for the modernization of Germany’s rail network. Valued at €2.8 billion for the consortium, the contract is part of … Read the full press release

NIB Provides EUR 33.5 Million Loan to Tønder Biogas for One of Europe’s Largest Biogas Facilities

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 16-year loan agreement worth DKK 250 million (EUR 33.5 million) with Tønder Biogas A/S to finance one of Europe’s largest biogas facilities in Tønder, Denmark. The plant, set to begin … Read the full press release

Skanska Lands $450M Contract for Rebuilding Lindsay C. Warren Bridge in North Carolina

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a $450 million contract with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to rebuild the Lindsay C. Warren Bridge in Columbia, North Carolina. The new bridge, featuring a fixed-span, high-rise design, will be built north of … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Subsidiary HMB Awarded SEK 138 Million Contract to Build New Care Homes in Eskilstuna

(IN BRIEF) HMB, a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, has been awarded a SEK 138 million contract by Eskilstuna Kommunfastigheter AB to build a new care home complex in Eskilstuna. The Gillet 1 project will feature a four-story building with 72 … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Partners with Ekolution to Boost Production of Eco-Friendly Hemp Materials at New Swedish Facility

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has commissioned an advanced teXline bast fiber line at Ekolution’s new facility in Malmö, Sweden, designed to boost production of environmentally friendly hemp fibers and nonwoven felts. The equipment will process industrial hemp through decortication and refining, … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners with Landsvirkjun for Iceland’s First Utility-Scale Wind Farm at Búrfell

(IN BRIEF) Iceland’s state-owned energy company, Landsvirkjun, has partnered with AFRY to develop the country’s first utility-scale wind farm at Búrfell. With a capacity of 120 MW from 28 turbines, the project will utilize the existing hydropower infrastructure to minimize … Read the full press release

Sweco Secures Three-Year Framework Agreement with Statkraft to Support Norway’s Green Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has entered into a major framework agreement with Statkraft, Norway’s largest renewable energy producer, to provide consultancy services in areas such as hydropower, electrical power, and resilience to natural hazards. The three-year agreement, which begins in January … Read the full press release

Wienerberger Extends Partnership with Habitat for Humanity to Build More Homes for Vulnerable Communities

(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger has extended its partnership with Habitat for Humanity International for another three years, continuing their efforts to build affordable housing for those in need. Since 2012, the collaboration has provided homes for over 6,300 people, constructing more … Read the full press release