Tag Archives: renovation

CapMan Real Estate and Scandic Revitalize Historic Hotel Laajavuori with Sustainable, High-Tech Renovation

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate and Scandic are jointly undertaking a major renovation of Hotel Laajavuori in Jyväskylä, Finland, with the project focused on modernizing the historic 24,000 square metre property. Key improvements include significant enhancements to energy efficiency, room … Read the full press release

EIB Group Invests €121 Million to Boost Green Mortgages and Energy Efficiency in Spain’s Real Estate Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has committed €121 million to a synthetic securitisation operation with Santander, aiming to mobilize €163 million to promote green loans in Spain’s residential real estate market. This collaboration will support energy efficiency and sustainability projects, … Read the full press release

Airbus Becomes New Tenant at Logicor’s Renovated Logistics Hub in Colomiers

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has welcomed Airbus as a new tenant at its renovated logistics hub in Colomiers, France, following a significant acquisition and renovation process. The site, originally built in 1982 and expanded in 2004, now offers 16,609 square meters … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures $126M Contract for Legislative Plaza Renovation in Nashville

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a $126 million contract from the Tennessee Department of General Services to renovate Legislative Plaza in Nashville. The project includes modernizing office spaces, upgrading the Motlow Tunnel, and improving mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The … Read the full press release

Ukraine Reopens Two Renovated Schools in Vinnytsia Oblast with EIB and EU Support

(IN BRIEF) Two schools in Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, have reopened after energy-efficient renovations funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB) under the Ukraine Recovery Programme. These upgrades, benefiting over 700 students and staff, reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption while … Read the full press release

Germany’s Urban Heat Transition: E.ON Maps Path to Climate Neutrality

(IN BRIEF) Germany aims for climate neutrality by 2045, focusing on transforming heating systems in major cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne. E.ON’s latest data highlights the prevalence of district heating and the adoption of heat pumps, alongside challenges … Read the full press release

Indra Secures $16 Million Contract for MetroLink Ticket Vending Machine Renovation

(IN BRIEF) Indra, a global technology and consulting company, has won a $16 million contract for the renovation of ticket vending machines (TVMs) for MetroLink, the St. Louis light rail network. The contract includes designing, manufacturing, and supplying state-of-the-art TVMs … Read the full press release

NIB Partners with Aalto University Foundation to Enhance Campus Infrastructure in Espoo, Finland

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Aalto University Foundation sign a EUR 45 million loan agreement for the construction and renovation of Aalto University campus buildings in Espoo, Finland. The funding supports projects aimed at enhancing higher education, research, … Read the full press release

VINCI Construction Awarded €700 Million Contract for French Railway Network Renovation

(IN BRIEF) SNCF Réseau has entrusted VINCI Construction’s subsidiary, ETF, with work package 4 of an industrial regeneration contract valued at €700 million. Over a period of seven years, with the option for two additional years, ETF will upgrade over … Read the full press release

EIB Approves PLN 2 Billion for ENEA’s Electricity Grid Modernization in Poland, Boosting Sustainability and Energy Reliability

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has given its approval for a second loan tranche of PLN 1 billion to ENEA to support the modernization and renovation of the electricity distribution network in western Poland. This follows the first … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures $81 Million Contract for Renovation of Historic War Memorial Building in Nashville

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into a contract with the State of Tennessee for the extensive renovation of the iconic War Memorial Building in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Valued at USD 81 million (approximately SEK 860 million), this project will be … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures $98 Million Contract for Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Tower Renovation

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into a $98 million contract with Bon Secours Mercy Health for the renovation of the Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Tower in Paducah, Kentucky, USA. The project entails the modernization and refurbishment of the Hospital Tower, … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Renovates Schools in Brazil, Paving the Way for Solar and Digital Learning

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp’s team members traveled to Ceará, Brazil, to assist in the refurbishment of three schools near the Complexo Solar Milagres. The renovation efforts included painting, tile replacement, ceiling plaster lining, electrical and hydraulic maintenance, and furniture refurbishment … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to Invest $235 Million in Palatka Facility for Gypsum Production Expansion and Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain North America has announced plans to invest $235 million in its CertainTeed gypsum manufacturing facility in Palatka, Florida. The investment will focus on expanding and modernizing the facility, increasing its production capacity and improving energy consumption. The … Read the full press release

INEOS Inovyn’s BIOVYN™ Set to Revolutionize Dutch Construction Sector with Sustainable PVC Solution

(IN BRIEF) Kömmerling, a window profile producer, is set to utilize INEOS Inovyn’s BIOVYN™, the world’s first commercially available PVC made from renewable feedstock, in construction projects across the Netherlands. The first project will focus on renovating 19 houses to … Read the full press release

Santander and BNP Paribas’ UCI Launches Fund for Sustainable Residential Homes in Spain and Portugal with €440m from EIB, ICO, and EIF

(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

AF Gruppen and Linstow AS Collaborate on Sustainable Renovation of Akersgata 13-15 / Tollbugata 32 in Oslo

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen and Linstow AS have signed a collaborative contract through Platou Eiendomsinvest 206 AS for the renovation of Akersgata 13-15 / Tollbugata 32 in Oslo. The project involves merging and renovating properties located in Kvadraturen in Oslo, … Read the full press release

Skanska awarded contract to build state-of-the-art science center at College of William and Mary in Virginia, USA

(IN BRIEF) Construction and development company Skanska has won a contract to build a science center for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. The deal, worth $79.5 million, includes construction of a 38,000-square-meter multi-functional teaching and research … Read the full press release

Holcim closes the acquisition of a Polish leading player in the specialty building solutions market

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 6-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Holcim (SWX: HOLN), one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates, concrete and related services, has announced the closing of the acquisition of a Poland based leading player in the specialty … Read the full press release

Holcim expandiert mit der Akquisition von Malarkey Roofing Products auf dem US-Wohndachmarkt

Ausgewiesener zweistelliger Wachstumsmotor auf dem hochprofitablen und wachsenden US-Markt für Wohndächer Ergänzende Übernahme im Segment Dachsysteme, das bis 2025 einen Nettoumsatz von USD 4 Milliarden erzielen wird Beschleunigt das Wachstum des Bereichs Lösungen & Produkte, der bis 2025 30 Prozent … Read the full press release