(IN BRIEF) GROPYUS, a proptech firm specializing in sustainable modular construction, and KUKA, an automation specialist, have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to create a fully automated and digitally managed production facility at GROPYUS’s Richen site in Germany. The investment, valued … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) E.ON, the energy company based in Essen, along with contributions from its employees, is financing the construction of a primary school in Hatay, Turkey, which was severely affected by earthquakes in February 2023. Following the earthquakes, E.ON initiated … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Turkey
Tagged construction, E.ON, Earthquake-Hit, Employees, EnerjiSA, fundraising, Hatay, Murat Pinar, partnership, Sabanci, school, sustainability, Turkey, Victoria Ossadnik
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has inaugurated its Innovation Hub in Lyon, France, designed to showcase sustainable building solutions and foster collaboration in the pursuit of low-carbon, circular, and energy-efficient construction methods. The multi-story Hub accommodates start-ups, think tanks, and experts, serving … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged building solutions, circular construction, construction, drive energy efficiency, ECOCycle®, ECOPact® concrete, ECOPlanet® cement, Elevate boards to Airium®, France, holcim, Holcim’s Global R&D center in Lyon, Innovation Hub, insulation systems, Miljan Gutovic, Nollaig Forrest, recycle construction demolition materials, roofing, sustainable building solutions
(IN BRIEF) BASF has initiated the construction of a groundbreaking syngas plant at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. This large-scale facility, slated to begin operation in 2025, stands out due to its unique process concepts designed to minimize carbon … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into an agreement with the Municipality of Bergen in Norway to construct the Midtbygda care home. The contract is valued at approximately NOK 548 million (about SEK 550 million) and will be part of Skanska’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy, a joint venture between Valio and St1, is making progress with the construction preparations for a biogas production plant in Kiuruvesi, Finland. The company has finalized the site location through consultations with residents and agreement … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The keel laying ceremony for the first of two new Polish signals intelligence (SIGINT) ships was held at Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. in Gdansk, Poland. Saab was awarded the contract to design and produce the SIGINT ships for the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The future campus of Empa and Eawag is being designed as a leading example of environmentally friendly and climate-conscious construction. The campus incorporates various energy-saving and energy-generating ideas, from geothermal probes for seasonal energy storage to the use … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM, a leading construction company, is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the industry. Recognizing AI’s potential to address challenges like skills shortages and low productivity, GRAHAM has established a dedicated business intelligence team to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials is leading a large-scale closed-loop recycling project called CIRCO₂BETON® as part of its decarbonization strategy. The project involves the installation of an industrial-scale selective separation platform at its Achères quarry in France, where demolished concrete will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Webuild has appointed Gianni De Gennaro as the chairman of Eurolink, the General Contractor responsible for constructing the Sicily-Calabria Bridge in southern Italy. De Gennaro’s selection is based on his extensive experience in both the public and private … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Wood, a leading global consulting and engineering firm, has secured a contract extension worth approximately $250 million from Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP), the largest energy producer in Brunei. The two-year extension focuses on rejuvenating BSP’s offshore energy assets … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a contract worth NOK 800M (SEK 800M) by Vestland County to build the new Ytre Steinsund bridge in Solund municipality, Norway. The bridge will be 811 meters long, situated 50 meters above sea level, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global building materials company, has announced the acquisition of Minerales y Agregados, a leading provider of advanced mortars and adhesives in Guatemala. This marks Holcim’s entry into the Guatemalan market and expands its Solutions & Products … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Investment, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, adhesives, advanced mortars, agriculture, construction, dry mortars, Guatemala, holcim, insulation, Minerales y Agregados, Oliver Osswald
(IN BRIEF) GRC, the leading producer of building materials in Georgia, has partnered with the European Union (EU) and the EBRD to expand its product portfolio by introducing rain gutter systems. The EU4Business-EBRD Credit Line supported GRC’s investment in modern … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial, Investment, United Kingdom
Tagged building materials, construction, EBRD, EU, EU4Business, EU4Business-EBRD credit line, European Union, GEORGIA, GRC, home improvement materials, Jaba Janelidze, ProCredit Bank, rain gutter systems, roofing
(IN BRIEF) Construction company Skanska has won a contract to build a research centre in Oslo called Campus Ullevål, which will focus on climate, energy, environment, and engineering-related geosciences. The project, worth NOK 1.0 billion (around SEK 1.0 billion), will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Campus Ullevål research center, construction, Norway, Oslo, Skanska
(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group, a software provider for the AEC/O industry, has made an initial investment in LiveCosts, an Irish start-up that simplifies cost control in the construction industry with easy-to-use software connecting the office to the field. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Technology
Tagged AEC/O, Ciaran Brennan, Ciaran Devlin, construction, Digital Construction Week, investment, Irish startup, Jackie Dunne, LiveCosts, Matt Wheelis, software provider, Software-as-a-Service, Tanja Kufner, The Nemetschek Group
(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a leading global construction materials and solutions company, has acquired Sivyer Logistics, a producer of recycled construction and demolition waste (CDW) in London. Sivyer Logistics utilizes advanced recycling and recovery technologies to recover over 500,000 tons of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Management, News, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, construction, holcim, Miljan Gutovic, recycling, Sivyer Logistics
(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander and BNP Paribas Group’s joint venture, Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios (UCI), has launched a securitisation fund called RMBS Green Prado XI that aims to finance sustainable residential homes in Spain and Portugal. The European Investment Bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Construction, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, News, Portugal, Real Estate, Spain
Tagged Banco Santander, BNP Paribas Group, building renovations, Capital Requirements Regulation, condominiums, construction, ELENA, European Commission, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, European Local Energy Assistance, green bond framework, Horizon 2020, ICO, Instituto de Crédito Oficial, José Carlos García de Quevedo, Marjut Falkstedt, mortgage loans, Philippe Laporte, PORTUGAL, renovation, residential homes, residential mortgage, Ricardo Mourinho Félix, RMBS Green Prado XI securitisation fund, Securitisation Regulation, Spain, Sustainalytics, The EIB Group, UCI, Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios
(IN BRIEF) Builders’ merchant STARK has launched its second 24/7 branch, located in Aalborg, Jutland. This new location will allow customers to access building materials and tools at any time, providing greater flexibility and convenience for craftsmen working on tight … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Industrial, Retail
Tagged 24/7, 24/7 builders’ merchant, Aalborg, building materials, construction, Jutland, STARK, Søren P. Olesen
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