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Trump admin shifts stance, backs union labour pacts for federal construction with exceptions
Published on: 13 June 2025
In a reversal, the Trump admin now supports the use of PLAs on federal projects, with exceptions
AtkinsRéalis the latest construction company to sponsor an F1 team
Published on: 13 June 2025
AtkinsRéalis starts partnership with BWT Alpine Formula One Team in time for Canadian Grand Prix
Europe’s nuclear energy expansion plans to cost €241 billion
Published on: 13 June 2025
Plans by European Union countries to expand their nuclear energy infrastructure will require €241 billion (US$278 billion) in investment
US construction costs climb as trade groups note Trump’s tariff impact
Published on: 13 June 2025
So far, Trump’s tariffs have caused vital construction material costs to spike
Nanotech firm says it can turn desert sand into building material
Published on: 12 June 2025
Thai-based firm Doctor T unveils a sustainable material made from desert and sea sand, designed for use in cement and civil works
Indian and US firms to build Kenya’s national electricity control centre
Published on: 12 June 2025
Two firms win deal to build €80 million National System Control Centre
EFCA: Championing young professionals amidst sector-wide skills shortage
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Published on: 12 June 2025
As Europe faces urgent digital and green transitions, EFCA’s Future Leaders Competition highlights the young engineers leading the charge
Morocco starts construction planning under US$6bn gas strategy
Published on: 12 June 2025
The North African country is investing billions in modernising its gas and energy infrastructure
Weekly Quiz: What’s behind Volvo CE’s crawler excavator investment? | $20bn data centre plan
Published on: 12 June 2025
Test your knowledge with Construction Briefing’s fiendishly difficult weekly quiz
UK Chancellor sets out plans for £39bn affordable homes programme
Published on: 11 June 2025
Rachel Reeves claims investment is ‘biggest injection into social and affordable housing in 50 years’
Impact of tariffs ‘increasingly apparent’ but US construction firms remain confident
Published on: 11 June 2025
US contractors remain confident on profit margins, in spite of drop in backlog and tariff-related material price increases 
Amazon investing US$20bn on two data centres in this US state
Published on: 11 June 2025
Where is technology giant Amazon building its next two data centres?
Walsh selected for US$339 million Washington Bridge project
Published on: 11 June 2025
Partially-closed bridge gets new contractor for major repair project
WSP to acquire Ricardo in £363m deal as it sharpens focus on energy, environment and rail
Published on: 11 June 2025
WSP hopes deal will accelerate expansion in high-growth areas
Fayat Group completes acquisition of Mecalac
Published on: 10 June 2025
Fayat Group says that Mecalac will retain its autonomy and purchase is “a fantastic opportunity”
Mexico’s government plans to spend $6.6 billion on airports
Published on: 10 June 2025
The government of Mexico plans to allocate $6.6bn worth of investment to the expansion and rehabilitation of 62 airports
Preferred bidder in competition to build UK’s first SMR named
Published on: 10 June 2025
The UK government has named Rolls-Royce as its preferred bidder to build the country’s first small modular nuclear reactor (SMR).
UK’s £14.2bn Sizewell C nuclear power plant gets the go-ahead
Published on: 10 June 2025
The UK government has given the go-ahead to its planned Sizewell C nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast in England
Volvo CE ramps up crawler excavator output with major global investment
Published on: 10 June 2025
Production boost at three international sites aims to reduce emissions and localise supply chains
Cimic Group sub wins US$130 million high-rise contract in India
Published on: 10 June 2025
A Cimic Group subsidiary is building another series of luxury high-rise towers for a client in India
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