Tag Archives: renovation

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

Holcim expands on the US residential roofing market with the acquisition of Malarkey Roofing Products

Proven double-digit growth engine in the highly profitable and growing US residential roofing market Another milestone acquisition for roofing systems to achieve USD 4 billion Net Sales by 2025 Accelerating expansion of Solutions & Products to reach 30% of Group … Read the full press release

Generali: Procuratie Vecchie in Venice to open to the public in early 2022 for the first time in its 500-year history

The future home of The Human Safety Net opens to the public in spring 2022 Model by David Chipperfield Architects Milan will now go on display in the Venice Royal Gardens First images from behind the iconic façade in St … Read the full press release

Lindner Gerüstbau GmbH realised a massive scaffolding project for the largest baroque church building in Germany

(PRESS RELEASE) ARNSTORF, Germany, 27-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Lindner Group, Europe’s leading supplier, manufacturer and service provider for the interior fit-out, building envelopes and insulation, has announced that its subsidiary Lindner Gerüstbau GmbH has completed a massive scaffolding project for … Read the full press release

Lithuanian Public Investment Development Agency gets €67.5 million from EBRD for renovation of residential multi-apartment buildings

Loan of €67.5 million to  improve buildings’ energy performance by 40 per cent Second EBRD loan to VIPA scales up successful collaboration on greening buildings Lithuanian project aligns with broader EU climate ambition including Renovation Wave Strategy (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, … Read the full press release

Skanska assigned for the expansion and renovation of Gylle school in Borlänge, Sweden

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 4-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ —  Skanska announces that its has signed an agreement with Borlänge Municipality for the construction of 19,000 square meters of new buildings along with renovation of the existing building in Gylle primary school. The … Read the full press release

Eurovia selected for €60 million railway line refurbishment in Prague, Czech Republic

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON CEDEX, 7-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurovia selected to refurbish the 6 km railway section between Lysá and Labem and Èelákovice northeast of Prague. The contract is part of a joint venture with Elektrizace železnic that was awarded … Read the full press release

City of Stockholm hires Skanska for the renovation of the Stockholm House of Culture & City Theatre

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The City of Stockholm has signed an agreement with the construction company Skanska to have the Stockholm House of Culture & City Theatre in central Stockholm, Sweden renovated. The renovation will cost the City of Stockholm around SEK 550 M … Read the full press release

BASF unveils new non-flammable mineral-based insulation material suitable for the energy renovation of buildings constructed from double-wall masonry

Non-flammable mineral-based insulation material Quick and simple processing No separation step in case of renovation or demolition Ludwigshafen, Germany, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Cavipor® FTX 1 combines the advantages of a mineral-based insulation material with the simple, safe and clean … Read the full press release

YIT selected for the renovation of the Main Building of the University of Helsinki

HELSINKI, 06-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — YIT has signed an alliance contract for the renovation of the Main Building of the University of Helsinki. The current phase of the project consists of making a project plan. The project customer is the University … Read the full press release

Skanska signed with Vasakronan to renovate property Klara C at the central station in Stockholm, Sweden

Skanska has signed a contract with Vasakronan on renovation and modernizing of the property Klara C, opposite to the central station in Stockholm, Sweden. The contract value is about SEK 800 M, which will be included in order bookings for … Read the full press release

EIB lends €40M to Lithuanian cities for energy savings programmes

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Energy savings programmes in Lithuanian cities will get a further boost from a EUR 40 million loan agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB), as manager of the JESSICA holding fund in Lithuania, and Šiaulių bankas. This is … Read the full press release

London’s Great Northern Hotel in King’s Cross returns to its former glory re-opening as a luxury boutique hotel

Lewis Cubitt’s restored Victorian railway hotel reveals £40 million renovation in May 2013 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Great Northern Hotel, one of London great’s Victorian railway hotels, originally designed by Lewis Cubitt in 1854, officially re-opens on Thursday 9th May … Read the full press release