Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) rail systems recently achieved a breakthrough by winning its first ever railway systems deal. Consequently, it reflects the growing capabilities and regional ambitions of the company. The securing of major…
After years of political upheaval that have delayed its construction, Algeria has inaugurated the Great Mosque of Algiers. The mosque is set to be the largest mosque in Africa, located on Algeria’s Mediterranean coast. The political…
Ever wondered which are the top ten longest bridges on Earth? Bridges are generally used as a crossing point from one end to another, either on land or sea. In other occasions, these bridges are an inspiration to what humanity is capable…
Strata Clean Energy as managed to secure a total of $559 million funding that would be utilized for the development of its 255MW/1,020 Mwh Scatter Wash Battery Storage complex. Strata kicked off construction works on the Phoenix, AZ,…
If you want to travel to places in a car, it’s important to have a road. That is just a fact. Engineers have been building roads since ancient people crossed well-worn paths between settlements But today, our roads are much longer, some of…
Groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday. (February 22) to kick-off the construction of a multi-million-pound project in Wrexham University . Wrexham’s Member of Parliament Fay Jones M.P, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for…
President William Ruto has abandoned road construction technology that the Uhuru Kenyatta predecessor introduced in 2014 due to durability concerns. Also called LVSR (Low Volume Seal Roads) technology, this technique is controversial…
Google has announced their move to the newly renovated New York headquarters near Hudson Square. The headquarters are in a repurposed 1930’s railway terminus at the nexus of Hudson River Park, the West Village, SoHo and Tribeca. The…
Construction of the largest green hydrogen long duration energy storage (LDES) system in the United States has begun. Energy Vault Holdings is leading construction on the 293 MWh system of dispatchable carbon-free energy. The utility-scale…
The largest highway project in Utah, the West Davis Highway, has been completed and opened ahead of schedule. The US$750 million project was set to open in summer 2024 after construction began in May 2021. UDOT officials estimated that all…
India inaugurated the world’s highest railway bridge after two decades of perseverance in its construction. Rising to the majestic heights of Himalayan wilderness. 1,178 feet of height make it the tallest railway viaduct over the valley of…
This article will focus on 10 largest construction projects in the world, which demonstrate the evolution of technology in the construction sphere, while at the same time, highlight the influence these projects will have not only on the…
Gates (NYSE: GTES), a global manufacturer of highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions, announces the launch of the Clean Master Plus hose platform, the newest addition to Gates’ industrial hose lineup, built for high…
With investments skyrocketing into the billions to transform spaces around the world into destinations where people can live, work and play all within the same few miles, a number of some of the most transformative mixed-use projects, such…
The construction of Changbin, one of the largest and most technically challenging near-shore floating solar power plant projects in Taiwan has reportedly been completed. This was announced by Ciel & Terre and HEXA Renewables. Ciel & Terre…
These ten faster high-speed trains in Europe showcase the remarkable engineering. Moreover, the joint work of manufacturers, operators, and nations that have made high-speed travels the new way of getting across the continent. Ranging from…
With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Below we are going to look at the top design firms in Canada based on more…
Plans for the construction of the Ksh 6 billion Eldoret 64 Ultra-Modern Market in Uasin Gishu county, Kenya, are well on course according to the county boss Dr. Jonathan Bii. The governor made the revelation recently during a meeting he…
Platinum Contracting of Nevada, an Inc. 5000 company, is making waves in the desert as construction is now underway on a series of all-season floating docks for Shoreline, a waterfront enclave at The Island in Lake Las Vegas. As a…
In a previous article, we discussed the world’s largest buildings by volume or rather the space enclosed between the building’s walls and roof. In this article, we bring you the world’s top 5 largest buildings in terms of floor area. New…
The year 2023 saw a total of 89 major maritime construction projects worth of $61.6 billion across the globe. Among these, the ten maritime construction projects were worth $41.6 billion. This was approximately 68% of the total value of…
Join us as we travel down to the top 5 world’s longest underwater tunnels. Many underwater tunnels have been built around the world, serving as essential connections in regional infrastructure. Let’s uncover the top 5 longest underwater…
Construction has come a long way over the years, with each decade unraveling a modern construction marvel no one expected. We take a look at the top modern construction marvels in the world, the astounding man-made wonders. This include…
Kenya has slightly over 30 operational power plants ranging from geothermal, hydroelectric, fossil fuel, wind and solar power plants. In this article, we look at the top 5 largest based on the nameplate capacity. As a bonus, we will…
