Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
Thirteen of the most influential leaders involved in making Tuesday a reality stood shoulder to shoulder, gold shovels in hand, framed by two excavators holding up a sign that read: “The Future Home of the Rock Creek Entertainment…
Destia, the Finnish subsidiary of global infrastructure group Colas, has secured a second contract to advance construction of the Vantaa light rail project in Finland, with the new agreement valued at approximately €200 million (US$235…
Meridiam and Craftskill Energy have officially launched the Siruai Renewable Energy Project in Kenya. The project is a €200 million infrastructure investment that combines 100 megawatts of wind power with a 50 megawatt-hour battery energy…
Taipingling nuclear power project has entered a new construction phase after workers poured the first nuclear safety-related concrete for Unit 4 in Guangdong Province, China. The milestone officially launched full-scale civil works on the…
Ethiopia Energy Project advances after China’s Ming Yang secures a $15 billion renewable energy investment license in Ethiopia. Moreover, the program integrates 2.8GW solar, wind power, green hydrogen, and ammonia production systems. The…
The $1bn+ Pekin data center proposal in Illinois has officially been withdrawn by developer West Hospitality Partners. The firm also requested the return of its $85,000 deposit. The withdrawal comes following strong opposition from local…
May 26, 2026– Vattenfall and Nscale have inked a long-term renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) for the first phase of Nscale’s data center development in Kvandal, outside Narvik. The companies announced the information in a press…
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…
