Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
The state of New York recently launched a project to transform the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) into one of the USA’s largest dedicated offshore wind ports. The ceremony was held at the project’s site on Sunset Park Waterfront, a…
A consortium of development banks and pension schemes has reached an agreement to offer a funding of US$94 million in debt funding towards a development project (Project Shiprite) of a $137 million floating dock ship repair facility in…
Vietnam’s transport backbone is undergoing a historic transformation, led by the simultaneous completion of the Eastern North-South Expressway and the launch of the North-South High-Speed Railway. By April 30, 2026, all twelve component…
New York City leaders broke ground Monday on a new wind turbine factory in Brooklyn that will become the largest of its kind in the U.S. once it’s completed. The Sustainable South Brooklyn Marine Terminal project, located on the Sunset…
Electricity generation operations have commenced on the world’s largest solar plant, with an expected output of 6.09 billion kilowatts annually. The Chinese company, Power Construction Corp of China, has connected the solar plant to the…
The LRT Project in Penang, Malaysia is a Light Rail Transit project set to begin construction in the fourth quarter of 2024. The First LRT Project in Penang The Mutiara LRT line is a transit system aimed at improving traffic congestion in…
Dubai, a city known for its projects and extravagant attractions is set to impress again. Emaar Properties, a real estate developer, in the UAE has announced a 1.5 billion dirham ($408 million) expansion plan for the iconic Dubai Mall…
The North East Link Road is a socio-symbolic infrastructural project being implemented in Australia aimed at solving the problem of traffic jam in Melbourne’s northeastern region. Funded through Victorian Transport Association, this…
The development of floating nuclear plants in Guinea emerged from a memorandum of understanding signed between the west African country and Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom. This agreement outlines the intent to…
According to a report done by Reuters, the government of Morocco has confirmed that the new Gotion EV Battery Gigafactory European factory is planned to be set up in the region at an estimated cost of $1.3 billion which is equivalent to…
Bronx Logistics Center (BLC), the largest and most sustainable multi-storey distribution hub in New York City has been unveiled. This comes approximately 4 years since the construction of the facility began in 2021 on a 14.2-acre site…
The University of Toronto is building the tallest academic timber structure in Canada standing 77 meters and 14 storeys high. In addition to being the tallest academic timber structure in Canada, dubbed the University of Toronto Academic…
The Government of Uganda has signed a contract with M/S SUMMA, a Turkish Company, for the construction of the 20,000-seater Hoima City Stadium ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The contract signing ceremony was hosted by the First…
The new proposed Navi Mumbai international airport is eagerly expected to be a landmark achievement in India’s aviation industry. This prospective project lies within the Panvel area of Navi Mumbai; designed to alleviate the congestion…
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project is the most ambitious projects which was created as a way to develop an outstanding global tourist location with a focus on sustainability and environmental conservation. This gigantic venture by The Red Sea…
Kenya has signed a financial agreement with Republic of Korea based the signed a project financing agreement of 284.1 Million USD towards the establishment of a state of the art Digital Media City at Konza Technopolis, the Konza Digital…
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has partnered with Energy Vault to explore the idea of turning skyscrapers into giant energy storage batteries. SOM is an American architectural, urban planning and engineering firm behind Burj Khalifa, the…
Exuma Capital Partners (Exuma Capital), a private equity firm targeting strategic investments in high-growth middle markets, announced the launch of Peak Roofing Partners (Peak Roofing). It is Exuma Capital’s first business venture under…
In recent reports, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has commenced the construction of one of its mega projects, the world’s largest green hydrogen plant. The construction of the green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia is paramount to realizing the…
The Abou Qir Metro Line project in Egypt continues to advance as authorities maintain momentum on construction and system development works in Alexandria. The project focuses on converting an existing diesel railway into a modern electric…
Namibia and Angola have eventually inked deal to embark on construction of the cross-border Baynes hydroelectric power plant, by September this year. This was made known during a bilateral meeting which was conducted on June 3, 2015 by…
The expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport is the cornerstone of Dubai’s ambition to consolidate its position as the undisputed global epicenter of aviation. With a recently confirmed investment of AED 128 billion ($35 billion), the…
The Ethiopian government has noted that Africa’s largest hydroelectric power plant has surpassed expected electricity output. The government disclosed that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has generated more than 2,700 gigawatt…
The Legends Tower Project is a proposed high-rise development planned in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Council approved a zoning amendment on June 4 that removed the previous height restriction on the project site, allowing…
