Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
Updated October 30, 2025- A Spanish government study has reached a conclusion that the construction of Morocco-Spain Undersea Rail Line Tunnel connecting Morocco and Spain is technically feasible. According to Spanish news outlet…
A Korean construction giant, Ssangyong Engineering & Construction, has been announced as the contractor for the “Immersive Tower” in Dubai. Developed by Dubai International Financial Center, the high-end office tower has an estimated cost…
Granite Construction (GVA) has secured a $71 million contract from the United States Army Corps of Engineers to upgrade and expand the rail yard at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. This federally funded project is included in Granite’s…
BioMed Realty, Suffolk Construction, Takeda, and Global Arts Live on Tuesday, Jan 21 celebrated the installation of the final beam on top of 585 Kendall, the steel topping-off ceremony-marked a significant milestone in construction for the…
The Minerva Way BTR project is a sustainable residential redevelopment in Glasgow’s West End featuring 391 build-to-rent units across two buildings. Developed by Redevco and Swiss Finance & Property (SFP UK), the scheme encompasses 4,262…
ADNOC Gas and the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) finalized a landmark $10 billion partnership, formalized as a 10-year flexible natural gas Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA). Announced on the sidelines of the World Future…
Jeddah Tower located in Jeddah Economic city is expected to redefine the future of Saudi Arabia’s skyline. The tower is a masterclass in verticality and minimalism, designed as a slender, aerodynamic needle aimed at shattering the world…
In what is in accordance to the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with an aim of enhancing the road infrastructure of Dubai so as to meet the rapidly growing population transport needs, the Roads Transport…
Ginco General Contracting has been awarded a contract for the construction of the second phase of District One West in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City. Meydan, are part of Dubai Holding Real Estate and are the developers for the luxury…
In an aim to boost the railway infrastructure in the country, Ethiopia has commenced the search for a company that will be responsible for restarting development works on $1.7 billion Awash-Hara Gebeya Railway project. The 392-kilometer…
TotalEnergies is anticipated to commission its 500 MW Sadada project in 2025, a monumental solar project in Libya. The project is being built in partnership with the General Electricity Company of Libya. The Renewable Energy Authority of…
Officials have announced that construction of the Gatanga highway, in Kenya, has resumed following a pause caused by lack of funding. Contractors began construction on the highway in 2020. It is a 68 kilometer highway that connects…
The Celda Solar storage project is a US$260 million facility located in Camarones, Chile that is under development by Colbún SA. The facility, supported by Tesla, will have a capacity of 228 MW, guaranteeing a continuous supply for four…
A new joint venture has been formed for the construction of the 900 MW Upper Karnali hydropower project in Nepal. The joint venture consists of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), GMR Energy, SJVN Ltd, and the Nepal…
The Abu Dhabi–Dubai high-speed rail project is a planned railway development intended to connect the two cities in the United Arab Emirates. Etihad Rail issued a tender for contracts covering the design and construction of civil works and…
In a boost for the railway infrastructure in Uganda, the country has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE to Invest in Uganda Rail Infrastructure. This move is seen to advance in the country’s efforts for investments in both…
Egypt has received a major contribution amounting to US$30 million from the OPEC fund for the construction of Africa’s largest onshore wind power project named the Gulf of Suez Wind Farm. The support underscores a major investment many…
The Arsenal-1 Manufacturing Facility Project is a proposed industrial development planned in Pickaway County near Columbus, Ohio. Anduril Industries has selected the site for the construction of a manufacturing facility with an estimated…
According to recent data from Deloitte, the world construction industry demonstrated positive trends throughout 2024 despite the challenges the industry is facing, such as slowing down of residential and commercial segments or talent…
In March 2024, a container ship struck one of the piers at the Key Bridge Baltimore area, Maryland. This led to the collapse of the bridge that carried 4 road lanes over the Patapsco River. This week, officials have announced that…
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has initiated Project Anker, a green hydrogen production facility in Germany. The ambitious project is initiated through CIP’s Energy Transition Fund (CI ETF I) and the Freisen Elektra Green Energy…
Forsmark spent nuclear fuel repository in Sweden, widely described as the country’s 100,000-year nuclear waste storage site, broke ground in January 2025. Construction work is underway as of 2026. Located near Forsmark in Osthammar…
If you’ve taken a flight through Des Moines International Airport you must have noticed the construction going on at the airport and wondered whats going on. Like many airports aroundthe world the airport has undertaken an expansion…
Masdar’s $6.1 billion Round-the-Clock (RTC) renewable energy project is redefining the future of utility-scale clean power by becoming the world’s first gigascale renewable energy facility designed to deliver 1 gigawatt of continuous, 24/7…
