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UK projects aim to turn coal ash stockpiles into low-carbon cement
Coal ash stockpiles in the UK could play a major role in reducing the carbon footprint of cement production
Images | New York-New Jersey Hudson Tunnel railway TBMs nearly assembled
The tunnel boring machines for the New York-New Jersey Hudson Tunnel railway megaproject are nearing manufacturing completion
Strabag claims new modular housing system could cut CO₂ footprint by 50%
A new modular building system from Strabag is said to cut costs, construction time and emissions
Solid or soupy? A look at the global concrete industry
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Following a report from the UK showing sinking concrete demand regionally, how is the rest of the world shaping up?
Votorantim Cimentos targets 60% capacity hike and CO2 cuts in Brazil expansion
US$60m investment to expand and modernise two plants includes new mill, logistics upgrades, and tire co-processing.
Holcim posts record North America earnings in first half
Record figures in North America and solid sales for sustainable products in Europe drive Holcim’s first half
Subcontractors exchange lawsuits with Skanska–Balfour Beatty over US$5bn Microsoft project
At least two subcontractors have filed lawsuits against the JV claiming they were under paid
Jacobs wins design role on US$7bn Seattle light rail extension
Jacobs wins a design and planning contract on Seattle’s major US$7-billion rail project
Smarter roads: The emerging technologies behind modern paving
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Technology and data are quietly transforming road construction, from smarter machines to full digital integration
Strabag Rail and Eurovia win €982m contracts for Czech rail upgrades
Two firms are taking the lead on two major rail projects in the Czech Republic
Construction of ‘world’s tallest’ mass timber high-rise underway
The ‘world’s tallest’ mass timber high-rise is under construction less than 1 mile from the current record-holder
Gimme shelters: Europe civil defence infrastructure projects surge
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The Russia-Ukraine war is driving up investment in defence infrastructure in Europe
Walsh selected for US$339 million Washington Bridge project
Partially-closed bridge gets new contractor for major repair project
Cement firm Holcim’s US spin-off Amrize set for 23 June
Swiss cement, concrete and aggregates producer Holcim’s US spin-off Amrize is set to start trading on US and Swiss stock exchanges 
UK to fast-track reservoir projects amid historic water shortages
The UK government is fast-tracking reservoir projects amid climate and demand pressures
Oslo’s new US$168mn metro will be 45m underground
The city of Oslo, Norway’s newest metro station and two-track rail will be constructed 45m below ground
Images | 7 of the best photos from the world of construction in May
Construction Briefing reviews some of the best photos from the sector taken in May 2025
Construction JV selected for proposed US$850 million US prison project
A pair of general contractors have been selected to build a nearly US$1 billion prison project in Arkansas
Inside the construction of Miami’s US$600 million high-rise
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A closer look at the Cipriani Residences high-rise project in Miami, Florida, US
How construction is under pressure to decarbonise its cement more quickly
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Director of environmental sustainability on UK’s £9bn Lower Thames Crossing discusses low-carbon cement innovations
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