Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
Just like necessity is the mother of invention, scarcity, being the central problem of economics, gave rise to Singapore’s determination to resolve its housing problems in the early days. This was the period when the Housing and…
The North-South Expressway (NSE), otherwise known as PLUS Expressway, derived from Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan, is the longest in Malaysia. Its 772-kilometer or 480-mile stretches from Bukit Kayu Hitam, in Kubang Pasu District, Kedah,…
In Africa’s growing construction sector, understanding the distinction between claims and variations in Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) contracts is vital for the successful execution of projects. Both claims and…
According to reports, Morocco’s large-scale hydrogen project is the first of its kind in Morocco. It showcases the nation’s remarkable renewable potential and advances its economic growth. Morocco is spearheading the global energy…
The multimillion Kano-Maradi rail project is being financed by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The company has granted the government of Nigeria $350 million to start the project. The project will link Kano and Maradi in the Niger…
KUL2 hyperscale data center campus in Cyberjaya, led by Vantage Data Centers, is still under active development. Backed by a multi-billion-dollar investment program, the project is designed to deliver over 400MW of IT capacity at full…
South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis, characterised by soaring electricity prices and persistent load-shedding, has driven local businesses to explore sustainable and reliable alternatives. By partnering with the right solar developers,…
Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Esmeralda County, Nevada is a US$ 1 billion‑scale development aimed at producing both lithium carbonate and boron on-site. This will supply enough lithium for approximately 370,000 EVs…
Haslam Sports Group, owner of the Cleveland Browns, will team up with several partners to develop a mixed-use neighborhood called District 46 at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea, Ohio. While Haslam Sports Group continues to push ahead…
The US government has announced a $430 million investment in 14 projects aimed at boosting the country’s domestic clean energy production. According to financial statistics from the Department of Energy (DOE), the global market for clean…
In the challenging world of construction, equipment performance is crucial. Every machine, from excavators to finishers, relies on proper lubrication for optimal performance and longevity. Choosing the right lubricant can significantly…
The world’s most advanced 3D printer for construction is already making waves in Africa’s construction industry. For 3D printing of real concrete, the new 3D printer system is equipped with an extendable ground-based track system.…
The Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Science Center at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is currently undergoing a major expansion. The project broke ground on October 31, 2024. The $86 million project located along Kenton Drive will add 85,400…
UC Berkeley unveiled new renderings of its latest student dorm project, The Bancroft-Fulton Student Housing, bringing the vision into focus and showing the massive tower would become the largest dorm on campus by far, if built. The…
Updated October 2025 — On October 6, 2025, developers behind the massive Halo Vista “city within a city” in north Phoenix revealed the project’s first major commercial tenants: Costco will anchor the retail portion of the development with…
Airports play pivotal roles in holding high a country’s image to the rest of the world. Dhaka’s rinky-dink airport Hazrat Shahjalal Internationa Airport (HSIA) serves as the primary landing point for the international flights but never…
Chinese manufacturer Dongfang Electric holds the current world record for the most powerful offshore wind turbine rated at 26 MW. Developed through DF Wind’s advanced platform architecture, the unit integrates a next-generation…
A Swedish court just approved the plans that will foresee the construction nuclear waste dump site. This nuclear waste repository site was cleared under the condition that “it has to remain structurally sound for a period of 100,000…
The Zambia Lobito rail project represents a significant turning point. AFC was named the primary developer of the Zambia Lobito rail project last year in partnership with the governments of Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo,…
Updated November 5, 2025- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is expected to provide a $48 million loan (Ksh6.2 billion) that will be utilized to partially finance the construction of the OrPower 22 Geothermal Power Plant in…
Updated September 12, 2025: Nigeria’s Federal Government announced plans to construct what could become Africa’s first underwater tunnel to connect the ongoing Lagos-Calabar and Sokoto-Badagry highways. Speaking during an inspection tour…
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine today announced that Washington Dulles International Airport will receive $35 million to support its new terminal project. The funding is part of a larger effort to upgrade the nation’s…
Over the next couple of years, extensive construction work will start at Tampa International Airport to accommodate the projected 40 percent increase in passenger traffic by 2037. Headlining this US$1.5 billion expansion will be a new…
Construction of the world’s largest building is slowly taking shape as construction commences in Saudi Arabia. A major participant in the nation’s Public Investment Fund, Saudis New Murabba Development Company, is in charge of the…
