Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
Texas A&M University will go ahead with construction of the Aplin Center, a $250 million facility to expand experiential learning in hospitality, retail, and food & nutrition sciences. The Board of Regents approved the project Thursday,…
The Saudi Arabia 4GWh BESS Programme is a pair of utility-scale battery energy storage system projects located in Tabuk and Hail provinces in northern Saudi Arabia, commissioned by the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and representing one…
Ghana will become a hub for fertiliser production following a $5 billion investment agreement with Qatari agricultural investors, Aljadad Group. This massive investment will enable the construction of the Atuabo Fertiliser Hub.…
In a bold move, President William Ruto announced 25 new stadiums across Kenya ahead of AFCON 2027. This infrastructure push is part of preparations to co-host the tournament with Uganda and Tanzania. Moreover, speaking at a State House…
Updated October 2, 2025: The Gode fertiliser plant and oil refinery projects are infrastructure developments being implemented in the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia. Construction activities commenced for both facilities. The oil…
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Amtrak on August 27, 2025 announced the next phase of New York Penn Station’s long-awaited overhaul, unveiling a $8 billion redevelopment plan and a timeline that calls for construction to…
Across the United States, the pressure to address the issue of affordable housing availability crisis has given rise to a wave of ambitious construction projects. Developers, architects, and policymakers are experimenting with new…
A new titan is set to rise in Downtown Brooklyn, one that is as green as it is grand. Developers Alloy Development and The Vistria Group have successfully secured a massive $535 million construction financing package to build One Third…
After more than a decade of navigating planning and permitting hurdles, a monumental project is finally breaking ground in Illinois. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that Cronus Chemicals will begin construction on a massive…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has begun construction on a 15-acre Industrial Reclamation Water Plant (IRWP) at its manufacturing campus in north Phoenix. The facility, which broke ground this month, will drastically reduce…
The Ontario government has officially set the wheels in motion for Highway 413, awarding the first two major contracts to begin construction on the long-debated project. This marks a critical milestone in the province’s aggressive plan to…
The world’s largest sand battery in Pornainen, Finland was commissioned by Polar Night Energy and district heating provider Loviisan Lampo in June 2025. The facility has a capacity of approximately 1 MW of thermal power and stores around…
The Colne Valley Viaduct has been officially completed, becoming the UK’s longest railway bridge taking over from the Tay Bridge which still ranks as one of the UKs longest bridges. Stretching just over two miles, the bridge connects HS2’s…
Ferrovial is developing a 250-MW utility-scale solar photovoltaic facility in Milam County, Texas with an estimated investment of approximately $355 million. The project is expected to enter operation in 2027 and will generate about 450…
Project Jupiter is a proposed hyperscale data center campus planned for development in Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The project is intended to provide large-scale computing infrastructure to support artificial intelligence…
Two West End, a 100-unit build-to-rent (BTR) townhome community, is set to rise in West Charlotte. Vertical construction is expected to begin within the next 30 to 45 days, with full completion scheduled for January 2027. Development…
The Philly Shipyard Expansion is a massive $5 billion strategic modernization initiative being developed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Spearheaded by South Korea’s Hanwha Group, which acquired the shipyard for $100 million in 2024, the…
The following projects outline a few of the latest construction undertakings in New York State: Cider Solar Farm: Powering the Future New York’s largest solar farm, the $1 billion Cider Solar Farm, is now fully funded with support from…
Meyer Substation in Dansville, New York, first built in 1948, is a NYSEG/Avangrid transmission and distribution substation currently undergoing a US$122 million upgrade. The overhaul project will increase grid capacity and resiliency for…
Ethiopia Launches Construction of 144km Mieso-Dire Dawa Expressway, a major project designed to boost trade, cut transport costs, and improve connectivity in East Africa. The new road will link Dire Dawa with Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali…
Genentech’s large-scale manufacturing project in Holly Springs, North Carolina, represents one of the most significant biopharmaceutical investments currently underway in the United States. Originally announced in 2025 as a $700 million…
The AMIGO LNG facility is emerging as the world’s largest floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project, with major engineering contracts now in place and permitting advancing toward final investment decision. Located offshore Guaymas on…
Zanzibar will spend over $400 million on port infrastructure development. This is a move that will revolutionize trade on the islands. Additionally, this Zanzibar Ports Infrastructure development move is expected to enable direct receipt…
Uganda standard gauge railway is gradually taking shape as it officially moves into implementation stage following recent funding. The project has received a robust financing structure that aims to ensure its timely completion. Perez…
