Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
A proposed multi-gigawatt artificial intelligence and energy campus in western Utah is facing escalating legal and political opposition, as local residents move to challenge county approvals through a formal referendum process. The Stratos…
The $14bn TeraWulf data center in Hancock County, Kentucky is making headway as residents mount opposition. The new Hyperscale data center is set to be built in southwest Louisville as the first of its kind in the region. The projected…
A new 1-gigawatt AI data center campus planned in Nueces County has moved into the execution phase after an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contract was awarded for the Beacon Point project, a large-scale…
The SoftBank data center project, valued at up to $100 billion, has emerged as one of Europe’s most ambitious artificial intelligence infrastructure construction proposals. SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son is holding advanced talks…
Merrimac Ventures, in partnership with Southern Waters Capital, has secured US$62.5mn in construction financing from ACORE CAPITAL for the development of Leena Ocala, a 360-unit multifamily residential community in Ocala. The project has…
Saudi Arabia GCC railway project has entered a major development phase after Saudi Arabia Railways launched a tender for design consultancy services on the Kingdom’s 672km section. The railway will connect Kuwait in the north to the UAE…
The exterior walls of the 45-acre Northwest Mall in Houston are being demolished to pave way for an uncertain $15bn+ Texas bullet train project. It marks another visible step in the long-running transformation of the property. The work…
In a landmark move to cement economic and maritime ties, President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday oversaw the signing of a massive investment deal aimed at the total renovation and expansion of the Port of…
The Washington Dulles International Airport is slated for a $22bn overhaul in a proposed revitalization plan. Under the plan shared by the airport earlier in May, the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA) outlined various…
A modular data center project in South Texas is moving forward with a 5MW expansion that integrates on-site natural gas power generation, reflecting a growing shift toward energy-backed infrastructure in AI-driven construction…
A planned Southeast Idaho data center campus designed around behind-the-meter power generation has secured a firm natural gas supply agreement to support its initial development phase, marking another step forward for the proposed…
Enbridge has noted its planning a $300 million expansion of the Algonquin Gas Transmission line into New England. The move sets the stage for a political battle over the future of the Northeast’s energy system. The Calgary-based pipeline…
The Melbourne Intermodal Terminal project, led by ACCIONA, is transforming Australia’s freight infrastructure through a $400m investment in Somerton, Victoria. The development comes as global geopolitical tensions, rising fuel costs, and…
Sheikh Jaber Al-Sabah Road construction project has secured a major $1.3bn (SR5bn) contract award from the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), marking a critical expansion of Riyadh’s transport infrastructure network. Moreover, the…
President William Ruto and United Nations Secretary General António Guterres will on Monday inaugurate the United Nations’ Nairobi Expansion Project. The Gigiri project, approved by the United Nations member states in December 2023, would…
The 2,000MWh Murchs Corner BESS project in Victoria, Australia by developer Alternate Path advances as it secures approval. The 500MW/2000MWh project secured federal environmental approval earlier this week. Having joined the EPBC Act…
The UK High Speed Two (HS2) rail project has awarded a $1.2bn contract to TWA joint venture for Birmingham depot. The venture comprises of Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure (TWA JV) and Aureos Rail to deliver the control center and roll stock…
The Nairobi Commuter Rail project has entered a new development phase after Kenya secured €83 million, equivalent to Sh12.5 billion, for the upgrade and modernization of Nairobi’s urban rail network. The financing agreement emerged during…
Australian energy major Woodside Energy has released an updated economic assessment for its long-delayed Browse LNG Project, with projected capital expenditure now rising to A$48.7 billion (US$35.2 billion), positioning the development…
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has officially selected Kenya over Tanzania to host his conglomerate’s highly anticipated East African mega-refinery, a project valued at up to $17 billion. Dangote Industries Limited confirmed that it…
AI data center bans are spreading rapidly across the United States as communities challenge the aggressive expansion of hyperscale artificial intelligence infrastructure. Local governments increasingly argue that massive facilities strain…
Aspirus Wausau Hospital breaks ground on its most transformative project yet — and the region will feel it for decades. On Friday, May 8, 2026, hospital executives, construction crews, and Wausau’s mayor gathered at Aspirus Wausau Hospital…
Sweden has paused development of the Konti-Skan Connect interconnector project linking southwestern Sweden and Denmark, escalating an increasingly tense dispute with the European Union over how electricity congestion revenues should be…
Major construction is officially underway on the $4.05 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project following a groundbreaking ceremony held on May 8, 2026, marking the start of one of the largest transportation infrastructure projects…
