Major new power line to help make Namibia a wind and solar powerhouse
A consortium led by the World Bank has agreed to lend $139m to Namibia to prepare its electricity…
May 2024
Cimic to rebuild Singapore’s second-biggest waterworks for $107m
Cimic subsidiary Leighton Asia has won a US$107m (A$160m) contract to rebuild Singapore’s Choa Chu Kang Waterworks, the…
Shareholders back Barratt-Redrow deal
Shareholders of both Barratt Developments and Redrow have voted almost unanimously in favour of the takeover deal announced…
Damp and mould-related surveys: What is a healthy building?
Why are condensation, damp and mould still issues, and how do we know if our location is healthy…
Dandara Living set to build 1,300 new homes in Digbeth
Birmingham City Council has approved Dandara Living’s application to deliver over 1,300 new homes and 30,000 sq ft…
Knauf announces £171.5m rock mineral wool factory in the UK
Global insulation products manufacturer Knauf Insulation will invest around €200m (£171.5m) in a new rock mineral wool factory…
Digital Construction Awards 2024 shortlist: Best Use of Data
The Digital Construction Awards attracted 165 entries this year, 84 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail…
AI tool predicts hold-ups
An Israeli technology company has come up with a tool that predicts delays on construction projects. Read Full…
Edinburgh approves £80m Ocean Point 2
The transformation of Leith continues with the green light for Ocean Point. Read Full Article: The Construction Index
Flagship biodiversity net gain scheme flawed
Rules requiring developers to deliver a 10% improvement in biodiversity from new building projects in England are flawed.…