Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
Updated September 19 2025- The World Bank’s partnership with Nigeria to construct 1,000 solar mini-grids is crucial for addressing the country’s persistent energy deficit and driving economic growth. With a significant portion of Nigeria’s…
Uganda has significantly accelerated its nuclear roadmap, transitioning from site selection to a definitive 26-month evaluation phase at the Buyende Nuclear Power Plant site. In a major milestone, the Ugandan government signed a landmark…
The MERAM project is a $3.6 billion gas processing expansion at ADNOC Gas’s Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi, designed to boost ethane extraction by up to 40% and pipe natural gas liquids to the Ruwais Industrial Complex via a dedicated…
Updated October 7, 2025- Nigeria’s power sector is undergoing a massive revitalization through the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) which was formerly known as the Nigeria Electrification Roadmap. This is a three-phase partnership with…
The Silvertown Tunnel is a 1.4km twin-bore road tunnel beneath the River Thames in east London, connecting Silvertown in the London Borough of Newham to the north with the Greenwich Peninsula to the south, developed by Transport for London…
The Pilgangoora Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant project is the world’s first industrial-scale electric spodumene calciner, sited at Pilbara Minerals’ lithium operation in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Construction entered an active…
Lake Pointe — announced in 2023 — has risen into the market as The Kincaid at Caton Hill, a 355-unit market-rate apartment community in Woodbridge, Virginia. The development was originally announced by The NRP Group in partnership with…
Swakop Uranium, the operator of the Husab uranium mine in Namibia, has been progressing with plans to develop a heap leaching plant to process lower-grade uranium ore and increase overall production. The initiative, originally reported in…
The Swanbourne Children’s Hospice project is a purpose-built care facility planned as Western Australia’s first dedicated hospice for children with life-limiting conditions, located in the coastal suburb of Swanbourne, near Perth. Approval…
Etihad Stadium expansion has reached a construction milestone this November. The steel structure of the North Stand has been successfully attached and bolted to the North Stand. Etihad Stadium expansion milestone – 2024 Manchester City…
As of June 2026, the Seefried Properties speculative campus in Elgin, Illinois, a two building Class A industrial development at the corner of Madeline Road and Alft Lane in Kane County, has progressed from active construction to a…
The Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy project is a US$5 billion wind farm currently under construction in Rawlins, Wyoming. It is anticipated to grow to be one of the largest wind farms in the world. Furthermore, it will be the…
Updated 30 January 2026: The Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 is a significant $1.5 billion transport infrastructure project being developed in Gold Coast, Queensland. Delivered by John Holland, this 6.7-kilometer extension prolongs the…
Africa’s retail landscape has seen remarkable growth over the years, with the emergence of mega-shopping complexes that cater to the diverse needs and desires of its burgeoning population. These massive retail havens offer a wide array of…
Cape Town International Airport is moving closer to a major infrastructure expansion as Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) advances plans to increase capacity, improve passenger experience, and strengthen operational efficiency. The…
The South Air Depot Campus project in Oklahoma City has moved from planning into operational delivery, with the core industrial campus substantially completed and occupied. The development has expanded aerospace manufacturing capacity…
Updated 28th August 2025 – Meridian Point at Goulds Station is nearing completion! Two buildings feature a mix of affordable one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Conveniently located just west of the intersection of SW 216th Street…
When VinFast first announced plans for a $4 billion electric vehicle assembly plant in Chatham County, the project was welcomed as a breakthrough for North Carolina’s automotive industry. The groundbreaking drew major attention, raising…
The Cross River Rail project is a major transport infrastructure development in Brisbane, Australia, designed to improve rail capacity and connectivity across the city. The project includes the construction and fit-out of twin rail tunnels…
Alstom announced in 2023 that it would be iinvesting 160m dirhams to build a second railway factory. The planned factory will produce driving cabs for regional and underground railway trains. This latest investment will create 200 direct…
The IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi campus project continues to progress as a flagship higher education collaboration between India and the UAE, following its initial memorandum of understanding to establish a world-class STEM University in Abu Dhabi.…
Civil engineering is a diverse and dynamic field that plays a crucial role in shaping the infrastructure and built environment we rely on daily. Civil engineers are essential contributors to society’s progress and well-being, from…
Updated 27th June 2025 – The Hollandse Kust Noord (HKN) offshore wind farm in the North Sea is set to become the world’s first wind farm to integrate a floating offshore solar installation, marking a significant milestone in hybrid…
QatarEnergy’s North Field South (NFS) Offshore Pipelines and Cables Project continues to gain momentum in 2026 as offshore engineering and construction activities advance across Qatar’s wider North Field Expansion program, despite regional…
