Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
Amazon unveiled plans on Feb. 23, 2026, for a sweeping $12 billion investment to build next-generation data center campuses across northwest Louisiana, marking one of the largest economic development projects in the state’s history and a…
Uganda has set plans to connect its new railway line to Tanzania. This is expected to provide direct access to the port of Dar es Salaam. Also, it will create a new export route for minerals such as gold, copper, and iron ore. This…
On Feb. 23, 2026, AbbVie unveiled plans to invest $380 million in two new active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facilities in North Chicago as it expands U.S. production of neuroscience and obesity drugs. Construction is…
Meta is making plans for a $437 million gas-fired power plant to run its data center in El Paso, Texas despite significant pushback. The 1GW project is set to be powered behind-the-meter by a 366MW array of modular natural gas generator.…
In 2019, TUI faced weekly losses of over $3.4mil due to grounded planes. For airports, unplanned downtime poses huge financial risks and invites public fury. Ground instability under terminals, aprons, taxiways, and runways creates costly…
Heathrow Airport expansion plans are drawing industry attention after proposals revealed that a new multi-storey parking complex could rank among the most expensive globally.Developers have provisionally allocated about £2.6 billion to the…
Construction of the Nairobi-Thika Expressway is set to break ground in September 2026, promising a major upgrade to Nairobi’s road network. This $650 million project aims to slash travel times, reduce congestion, and boost connectivity…
UAE-based master developer Arada has officially awarded the main construction contract for its highly anticipated W Residences at Dubai Harbour. Valued at a massive AED 5 billion (approx. $1.36 billion), the luxury branded real estate…
The Trump Organization has unveiled plans to build a tower at Gold Coast, a project it purports will be Australia’s tallest building. Furthermore, local partners also note that it will be the resort in the country. Hallmarked as the U.S.…
Origis Energy has fully commissioned and launched operations at its 500 MWdc Swift Air Solar complex in West Texas, completing the final phase of the three-project portfolio delivered in late 2025 and now supplying dedicated renewable…
When Washington and Tokyo formalized their latest trade and strategic investment framework in 2025, much of the early attention centered on tariff adjustments and diplomatic choreography. But the real substance of the agreement is now…
Sweden is taking a massive leap forward in its national rail modernization program following the awarding of the major construction contracts for the Ostlänken (Eastern Link). This monumental 160-kilometer, double-track high-speed railway…
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has begun commercial power supply of 165 MW from its Khavda-II solar park project in Gujarat, India. The commissioning forms part of NTPC’s broader renewable rollout and continues to contributes to the company’s…
With the heavy lifting of the massive 9-acre timber roof largely complete, the Port of Portland and the Hoffman Skanska Joint Venture have offered a final look inside the concluding phase of the $2.15 billion PDX Main Terminal…
The developer of the famed 1,049-foot Waldorf Astoria-branded condo tower in Miami is now proposing a 1,000-foot Delano skyscraper downtown. Property Markets Group (PMG) is a renowned Miami-based firm that has various projects on Miami’s…
The Austin Transit Partnership board has approved Austin Rail Constructors as the construction contractor for Austin’s first light rail system, clearing the way for pre-construction work ahead of a planned 2027 groundbreaking. The…
The Trump administration disburses previously held back funds of $127 million on New York-New Jersey Gateway tunnel project, which reinstates vital federal reimbursements and enables construction to resume pace on one of the largest rail…
Clean-tech manufacturing in India continues to scale after Waaree Energies announced plans to build the largest integrated lithium-ion battery factory in the country. The 16 GWh lithium-ion manufacturing project is spearheaded by…
Hassan Allam Construction, a subsidiary of the regional heavy civil powerhouse Hassan Allam Holding, has been officially awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for a new 200-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic…
Johnson & Johnson is slated to construct a $1 billion next-gen cell therapy manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania. The company is a well-known global healthcare company that aims to use the facility in producing medication used in…
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has reached a critical milestone in bringing rail transit to the Texas capital, officially selecting a joint venture between Sundt Construction and Stacy and Witbeck to lead the construction of Austin’s…
Lydian Energy has secured $689M to support the development of solar and battery projects across three U.S. states. The funding will finance two solar power projects and one battery storage project. Japan-based MUFG and CIBC are the main…
Aim-listed Kefi Gold and Copper has broken ground at the Tulu Kapi Gold Project, in Ethiopia, which will produce about 140 000 oz/y of gold from 2027. The commencement of the construction works at the project comes after Kefi undertook…
U.S. renewable developer Swift Current Energy has reached financial close on its Three Rivers Solar project in eastern Maine, securing a combined tax-equity and debt package to support construction of the 122 MWdc (100 MWac) facility. The…
