Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
The United States Department of Transportation has approved the construction of the $3.6 Billion Ohio Bridge. The bridge is expected to link three cities and was approved after an environmental review of the proposition for construction.…
Earlier this year, Algeria’s state-owned energy company Sonatrach awarded a $2.3 billion (AD309.26 billion) engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to a consortium comprising Baker Hughes and Tecnimont for gas-boosting…
The construction of the multi-billion Itare dam in South Rift, Kenya, is set to resume in September 2024. This was recently announced by Isaac Mwaura, the current Government Spokesperson of Kenya. Mwaura made the announcement in Nakuru…
It is indeed great news for the Kenyan IT sector as Google introduces Umoja its first Africa-Australia Fiber Optic Cable that is set to directly link Africa to Australia, in order to increase the reach and reliability of the digital…
The development of a multimillion liquified natural gas (LNG) project in Tanzania took shape after signing an agreement. Egypt’s Rosetta Energy, a subsidiary of Taqa Arabia, has signed a head of terms (HoT) agreement with Tanzania’s…
The Google Data Centre Project in Finland is progressing as Google advances its $1 billion investment to expand infrastructure at its Hamina campus and explore additional sites across Finland. The project focuses on scaling capacity while…
The Usahihi Expressway is a high-profile, proposed 440-470 km toll highway designed to connect Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, with its main port city, Mombasa. Structured as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with US-based Everstrong Capital,…
The Konza National Data Center expansion project continues advancing as Kenya increases investment in digital infrastructure at Konza Technopolis. The Kenyan Treasury previously allocated KSh5.2 billion for the facility’s construction to…
The 480MW CEME1 PV Solar Power Plant in Chile began commercial operation in May 2024. This is approximately 2 years since its construction began back on Oct 5, 2021. On March 8, 2024, the back-feeding of electricity of the 220kV booster…
The New Terminal One at JFK Airport said on Sept. 22, 2025 that it hired Ethos Farm Americas to manage guest services at the $9.5 billion terminal under construction in Queens. Ethos Farm will recruit and oversee staff charged with…
TotalEnergies has partnered up with Malaysia’s Petronas to put up a US$6-billion offshore deepwater oil project in Angola. Named the Kaminho project, TotalEnergies owns 40 percent of the fields, Petronas owns 40 percent and Sonangol EP, an…
The construction of Ghana’s first nuclear plant is taking shape as five international companies compete to be its preferred architect. Nuclear vendors from France, the US, Russia, South Korea, and China are competing to build Ghana’s first…
The construction of the multi-billion nuclear facility in Kenya faces a significant obstacle as residents oppose its commencement. The nuclear power plant, which is expected to be constructed in Kilifi, has faced alot of objection and…
The Wylfa Nuclear power plant site on Anglesey in North Wales now leads the UK’s first small modular reactor (SMR) project as activity shifts toward delivery and regulatory approvals in 2026. Throughout the year, Great British Energy –…
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) plans $3B worth of construction projects over the coming decade to keep pace with the area’s explosive growth. Goal: Establishing a travel center capable of efficiently accommodating the growing…
Oklahoma City and the Thunder have put a development agreement in place to build a new $950M arena for the team after city council approved their proposal by a 7-2 vote during a Tuesday morning meeting. The deal allows the two sides to…
The Federal government has insight into plans to revamp major roads leading to the Atlantic Ocean as it seeks to tap into its blue economy market. Nigeria’s federal government has identified the blue economy as a segment that can transform…
Posey solar project is a large scale farm in Posey County, Indiana. Construction began in mid-2024 under developer Arevon Energy in partnership with CenterPoint Energy, with Bechtel as EPC contractor. The project was completed in mid-2025…
After two years of waiting, construction has finally started on the $245M Spectrum Center facelift. In 2022, the City Council voted to extend the lease for the city-owned stadium all the way until 2045, ensuring that the venue would remain…
Government officials from Japan have approved a US$900 million construction loan for the MRT East-West corridor in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system project is operated by PT Mass Rapid Transit Jakarta (Perseroda). It…
Halsted Landing will begin construction in 2029 under a new timeline released recently. Imagine a community emerging along the banks of the Chicago River, where modern skyscrapers harmoniously blend with welcoming public areas and abundant…
The Kenya-Uganda SGR project has managed to secure itself a commitment from Exim Bank of China that will enable the funding of the standard gauge railway that runs from Naivasha in Kenya to the border of Uganda as China recommits once…
Construction of China’s largest offshore solar farm officially commenced in Lianyungang city, Jiangsu Province East China, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said it is on another step in the country’s step-by-step green…
German company Sunfarming with financial backing from DEG/K fW has commenced a project which aims to build South Africa’s Largest Agri-Solar Plant. This groundbreaking initiative spans an impressive 30,000 square meters and is set to…
