Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
The Cascadia Ultra-High-Speed Rail in the Pacific Northwest Corridor is a proposed high-speed rail line that, if approved, will stretch from Oregon to Vancouver. The 466-mile-long corridor is one of the 11 federally designated higher-speed…
Construction has just started on LG Chem’s EV battery materials plant in Clarksville, a project that stands as the biggest foreign investment in Tennessee history and the company responsible, for it has secured a contract. LG Chem, a South…
These are the top 5 construction companies leading some of California’s biggest projects AECOM Hunt AECOM Hunt is leading the construction of the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, home of the LA Clippers basketball team. They broke ground on the…
The 300MW/600MWh Kilmarnock South Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project started commercial operations in January 2026 after being delivered in under two years from financial close. Developed by Zenobe with Wartsila supplying its…
The global mining landscape in 2026 is undergoing a profound transformation with new top countries to look out for. This is mainly driven by the increasing demand for critical minerals, geopolitical push-and-pulls, and energy transition.…
After years of planning, development, and construction Thunder Ridge Nature Arena is set to open this May. This unique outdoor amphitheater aims to be America’s most beautiful outdoor amphitheater and to capture the essence of nature…
~ The role of effective radiation monitoring in decommissioning nuclear sites At its peak in 1994, the energy generation capacity of the UK’s nuclear power stations was 12.7 GW across 16 plants. In 2024, the capacity has fallen to around 5…
Over the last couple of decades, the renewable energy industry in the United States has grown exponentially with onshore wind farms being among the largest providers. As of January 2022, 434.8 terawatt-hours were generated by wind power or…
The Padeswood Carbon Capture Plant Project is a carbon capture and storage development planned at the Padeswood Cement Works in Flintshire, United Kingdom. To carry out deeper study of the specifications of a carbon capture plant,…
Kenya will take a run for construction of its first nuclear power plant in 2027 in line with its energy generation diversification agenda which have seen a surge in demand and a zero-carbon goal. Edward Mayaka, who is the director…
Did you know that Asia is the largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world? In 2018, the continent had an installed hydropower capacity of 543GW, which was approximately 42% of the world’s total installed hydropower capacity of…
In response to the ever-growing concern of climate crisis, renewable energy sources such as nuclear power plants are witnessing global growth. It continues to be a relevant source of energy for most countries that have already tapped into…
The issue of wage theft has been a pervasive problem that faces many construction workers in the United States every year. According to a 2014 report by the Economic Policy Institute, workers lose over $50bn a year to wage theft from…
A $60M Scottsdale industrial project by contractor CREATION will ride the wave breaking ground on Thunderbird Commerce Park. The 243,360 feet generating Class A facility will be complete by late 2024. Last year, it happened that Creation…
Discover the Top Ten Tallest Buildings in Nevada, led by Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Nevada’s tallest building, at 737 feet (224 Meters). Nevada, a state renowned for its deserts and vibrant urban landscapes, is home to one of the most famous…
The global mining sector in 2026 continues to be dominated by a handful of diversified giants, but the composition, strategy, and competitive dynamics of the top 10 mining companies in the world has evolved significantly over the past few…
RWE, Europe’s utility giant, announced last week it has commenced the construction of its maiden battery energy storage system (BESS). This project will be occur in the Netherlands. Amid a frantic race across Europe to expand renewables…
Railways, often regarded as the lifelines of nations, have played an indispensable role in human progress for centuries. As a crucial infrastructure, railway lines have an important responsibility to participate in providing linkages. One…
The United Kingdom has not been recognized historically for its abundance of skyscrapers. This is because the tallest structures throughout the European country used to be cathedrals, church spires and industrial chimneys. The reason…
Although 2023 was the first post-Covid year with a world that has opened again, there were still major challenges that had a big effect on the year 2023. Rymax Lubricants Managing Director Wouter Cuppen states: “Despite the complexities…
The competition for lithium resources has gained a new legitimate geopolitical and economic significance. Electricity vehicles are becoming increasingly widespread. Furthermore, power storage is also becoming an integral function of…
Why are mortgage rates still so high? And When can Home buyers expect them to drop? Home buyers, who have endured a year of mortgage rates hovering around 8%, are anxiously awaiting some developments. Optimistic predictions from experts…
Globally, there are more than 2,900 ports in number each spread across different regions. These ports are essential to the supply chain infrastructure ecosystem. Handling millions of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) each year, they…
The Government recently commenced discussions with contractors to resume the stalled construction work on the Soin-Koru dam project. The KES 19.9 billion (US$122M) project, once complete, will boost the Ahero irrigation scheme’s rice…
