China green-lights world’s biggest dam in Tibet
China gave the go-ahead to build what would be the world’s biggest hydropower dam in Tibet on 25…
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Planners approve Bjarke Ingels mixed-use scheme for LA arts district
Los Angeles’ Planning Commission has approved “670 Mesquit”, a mixed-used development at the edge of the city’s Arts…
Chinese JV to build 200 flying taxi stations to kickstart industry
Guangzhou-based flying taxi company EHang has signed a partnership with a subsidiary of contractor China Communications to develop…
€350m bridge completed between Croatia and Hungary
Work has been completed on a €350m railway bridge over the Drava River between Croatia and Hungary. The…
Protests continue in Serbia two months after fatal station collapse
Cities in Serbia have been rocked by daily protests demanding accountability since the collapse of a concrete awning…
Adrian Speller joins brother as joint MD of Midlands builder
Regional building contractor Speller Metcalfe has appointed Adrian Speller to the role of joint managing director. Adrian, 42,…
Plans in for 44-storey Manchester resi tower
Developer Glenbrook has submitted plans to build a 44-storey residential scheme in Manchester city centre. The developer has…
Catesby grows on back of L&Q acquisition
Strategic land promoter Catesby Estates reports solid growth on the back of its acquisition of L&Q Estates last…
Manchester’s Chinese contractor struggles but plans to stick around
The UK construction company perhaps least likely to go bust in 2025 is Manchester-based BCEGI. Read Full Article:…
National Highways trialling new noise cancelling Tarmac treatment
A section of the A30 in Cornwall has been the trial site for the treatment, designed to reduce…