Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
Fermi America has temporarily halted the construction of the Project Matador AI campus as it awaits permits from state-owned TCEQ. The client company, Fermi, has firmly reiterated that the project has been temporarily halted, not…
Kenya’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has unveiled plans to construct the tallest building in East and Central Africa in Nairobi’s Central Business District, rivaling Ethiopia’s planned Sub-Saharan Africa tallest building. The NSSF…
A 413 MWdc utility-scale solar project in Ector County, Texas, developed by Origis Energy, has secured $340 million in tax equity financing arranged by clean energy capital platform Crux. The project is expected to reach commercial…
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA) has approved the final design and funding for Tampa International Airport’s first new airside terminal in nearly two decades, clearing the way for full vertical construction this year. The…
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has concluded its Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) Tranche-VII tender auction, awarding 1.2 GW of capacity with 4.8 GWh of assured peak power supply to four renewable energy developers.…
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has awarded tender contracts for four Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) projects totaling 1.2 GW of power and 4.8 GWh of storage capacity in India’s Tranche VII auction. This was after…
The construction industry is experiencing rising pressures to deliver complex projects faster, with lower budgets and fewer errors. With more integrated building systems and geographically distributed project teams, traditional…
As part of its efforts to modernise aviation facilities in Kenya and enhance passenger services, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has undertaken a massive programme of infrastructure upgrades at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport…
The construction of the Mombasa Municipal Stadium, KSh1.7 billion of which has been pending long before approval, has officially been transferred to the National Government of Kenya to expedite the completion of the project and make it a…
bossbotsmp@gmail.com Kenya has gone an extra mile to develop one of the busiest transport corridors in East Africa after receiving a Ksh408 million ($3.15 million) grant to facilitate preparatory work and a feasibility study on upgrading…
In the modern construction industry, additives are just as important as the cement and sand themselves. We often focus on the big materials, but it is the “invisible” binders that determine whether a facade stays intact for 20 years or…
The Queensland Government has officially appointed ACCIONA Construction Australia to deliver the major rail works package for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGCFR) project. This contract award serves as the starting gun for the…
Hard Rock International has announced a partnership with Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management, and The Interfin Companies to develop the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan, an $850 million new-build project in Puerto Rico.…
Six battery storage projects have secured Long-Term Energy Service Agreements (LTESAs) in Round 6 Tender conducted by AusEnergy Services on behalf of the NSW Government. The projects add approximately 1.8 GW of capacity and nearly 12 GWh…
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has awarded contracts for six large long-duration battery storage projects under Round 6 of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap Tender. This marks the largest single procurement of batteries in…
Jacobs has been chosen by the Gulf Coast Protection District (GCPD) to provide engineering design services for a coastal storm surge barrier along the Texas Gulf Coast, referred to as “The Gate” or “Bolivar Roads Gate System,” according to…
Africa’s largest crude oil producer, Nigeria, has decried the poor performance of refineries in the nation as it turns to China for expertise. Nigeria’s NNPC is in talks with a Chinese company over one of the state-owned oil refineries.…
State-owned Etihad Rail has awarded multi-billion-dollar design and build contracts to advance the Abu Dhabi-Dubai high-speed rail project. The contracts also include civil works and station packages of the project which is a high-speed…
Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company and a leading independent power producer (IPP), has successfully closed a substantial $1.5 billion corporate credit facility. Lead managed by Nomura Securities International, this financial war…
PCL Construction has been officially selected as the general contractor for a massive $3.75 billion Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) facility in Trenton, North Dakota, a project set to fundamentally alter the economics of the Bakken shale play.…
Rosendin Holdings, Inc. (Rosendin) announced a strategic leadership restructuring designed to support purposeful growth in specialized market sectors, deepen customer relationships and alignment, and create long-term opportunities for…
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), the renewables subsidiary of Tata Power Company Ltd, has successfully commissioned a 198 MW group captive wind power project in Karur district, Tamil Nadu. The wind farm will directly supply…
Lunar Energy has secured $230 million to expand as U.S. home battery storage market accelerates as strain on grid increases. The firm, owned by Tesla Inc’s former energy chief is making plans to expand into new markets. The firm develops…
Singaporean engineering group Seatrium has officially awarded a contract to heavy lifting and transport specialist Mammoet to execute the critical load-out operations for two high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore converter platforms.…
