Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
AES has officially finished construction on Bellefield 1, what will be the largest solar + storage project in the United States. Located in Kern County, California, this initial phase includes 500 MW of solar generation paired with 500 MW…
On Wednesday, Forsyth County, a key suburb northeast of Atlanta, took a major step toward welcoming the NHL back to Georgia when County officials voted to approve the concept for The Gathering. The proposed $3 billion mixed-use…
JetZero, an innovative aviation company based in Long Beach, California, has chosen Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) in Greensboro, North Carolina, as the site for its $4.7 billion manufacturing plant. The JetZero Piedmont Triad…
The world’s first commercially operating underwater data center directly linked to offshore wind power, located about 10km off the coast of Shanghai in the Lingang Special Area in China is online. The project, developed by Shanghai HiCloud…
Morocco has finalized the prequalification process on the $700 million Guercif-Nador highway project. Spearheaded by the Equipment, Transport and Logistics Ministry, several Chinese and local firms have been prequalified. The scope of the…
In a landmark step toward reimagining healthcare for the Lowcountry, Roper St. Francis Healthcare has initiated construction of its future flagship hospital campus in North Charleston. The $1.2 billion project vows to transform the…
Geronimo Power announced the official start of operations at its Ross and Fayette Solar Projects, adding a combined 167.5 megawatts (MW) of clean energy generation capacity across Ross, Fayette, and Highland counties in Ohio. Geronimo…
The Rironi–Mau Summit Highway project continues to advance along Kenya’s Northern Corridor as construction activities gain momentum on key sections of the route. The approximately $2 billion highway development aims to expand capacity…
The Obelisk Solar Project is a landmark hybrid renewable energy development in Egypt that is set to become one of Africa’s largest solar-plus-storage facilities.The solar project is located in the Qena Governorate, specifically the Nagaa…
Ozinga, one of the leading providers of concrete and construction materials, recently broke ground on a state-of-the-art low-carbon cement manufacturing facility in East Chicago, Indiana. It is expected to open in the second quarter of…
MOBILE, Ala. – The much-anticipated Mobile International Airport will now open later than originally planned, with a new completion date set for September 2026, according to the Mobile Airport Authority. This marks a delay from earlier…
The construction of the Kisumu-Malaba SGR project is taking shape as the government hopes to implement it in the second half of the year. This follows the completion of route mapping as well as land acquisition. The implementation of the…
Kenya’s government has noted that the Mombasa-Mtwapa Highway project is 90% complete through its government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. The highway linking Nyali Bridge to Mtwapa is being transformed into a dual carriageway. The…
South Korean battery materials manufacturer EcoPro BM paused construction of its planned USD 1.2 billion cathode materials plant in Bécancour, Quebec in June 2025. The facility was planned to be a key component of Canada’s emerging EV…
The world’s tallest building in Saudi Arabia is taking shape as the Public Investment Fund (PIF) evaluates current bids. Firms have submitted offers for a contract to provide project management consultancy (PMC) for a new central business…
The Pennsylvania Data Center Expansion Project is a large-scale digital infrastructure development planned in the United States. Amazon has announced plans to invest at least US$20 billion to expand its data center infrastructure in…
Construction has commenced on Hayloft Holly Springs, a 115-unit build-to-rent (BTR) active adult community in Cherokee County, Georgia. The project, led by general contractor Center Park Group in partnership with developer OneStreet…
Naturgy, in collaboration with Vestas, is undertaking a major upgrade of the Somozas Wind Farm in A Coruña, Spain. As part of the company’s repowering strategy, the project will replace 81 outdated turbines with just 9 modern,…
The first section of the Birmingham M6 South Viaduct Project has been successfully launched into position, marking a major milestone for HS2’s high-speed rail line near Birmingham Airport. First Launch Completed Balfour Beatty VINCI led…
A new Hunts Point Marine Terminal will be built in the South Bronx on the site of the former Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, a decommissioned jail barge. The project, announced in June 2025 by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC…
Ethiopia’s new naval headquarters based in Addis Ababa’s Janmeda area is taking shape as it attains 95% completion. The 3-hectare site boasts a four-story complex that is expected to house facilities such as administrative offices.…
The African Development Bank Group has officially launched construction of its Zambia office in Lusaka, marking a major milestone in its 54-year relationship with Zambia. The African Development Bank Zambia office construction project…
Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development Shuaibu Abubakar Audu has stated that the Federal Government has reached an advanced stage in its efforts to revive the long awaited comatose Ajaokuta Steel Plant Project that is located in Kogi…
Santa Cruz County, June 2025 — The long-anticipated Zero Emission Santa Cruz-Pajaro Passenger Rail Project has evolved steadily from early concept to a formalized plan, now on the cusp of environmental review — pending approval from the…
