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UAE announces $1bn package to rebuild Yemen’s electricity sector
Published on: 05 December 2025
The United Arab Emirate (UAE) has announced a US$1 billion package to help rebuild Yemen’s electricity sector
New architect appointed for Trump’s White House ballroom
Published on: 05 December 2025
A new architect has taken over the project to build a vast ballroom attached to the White House in Washington DC
Ferrovial eyes expanded US airport investments
Published on: 05 December 2025
CEO says it expects long-term growth in air travel
Billionaire’s property firm resolves dispute with Chinese contractor
Published on: 05 December 2025
The original owner of a multi-billion-dollar resort complex in the Bahamas and an indirect subsidiary of the world’s largest construction company have resolved their dispute
Eurozone’s construction activity downturn eases but UK sees sharp drop
Published on: 04 December 2025
Construction buyers reported another contraction in activity in November but the rate of decline has started to ease
Hochtief appointed to build European lithium plants for EV batteries
Published on: 04 December 2025
Hochtief will build what is described as Europe’s largest lithium production project, supporting supply for an estimated 500,000 electric vehicles each year.
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Published on: 04 December 2025
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£3.98bn mega-merger scrapped
Published on: 04 December 2025
Deal would have created UK’s largest infrastructure investment firm with combined net assets of more than £5.3 billion
Balfour Beatty order book jumps 20% as UK energy drives growth
Published on: 04 December 2025
Contractor expects 2025 revenue to rise 5%, supported by major projects such as HS2 and Hinkley Point C, and strong US order intake across buildings and civils
Hyundai Construction Equipment sets sights on European top five
Published on: 03 December 2025
After 30 years in Europe, the OEM says new machines, dealer investment and support for key accounts are strengthening its position
Changes at the top for Kier
Published on: 03 December 2025
New CFO appointed as Kesterton steps down
Doosan Bobcat looks to acquire Germany’s Wacker Neuson
Published on: 03 December 2025
Wacker Neuson has confirmed it is in talks with Doosan Bobcat over a proposed takeover 
Down and changing: ICm20 crane maker ranking
Published on: 03 December 2025
A decline in 2025 but perhaps smaller than might have been expected
Seven construction technology trends for 2026
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Published on: 02 December 2025
Experts say mixed-fleet data, real-time intelligence and autonomous machines will reshape project planning and field execution
Bobcat launches two-pronged patent infringement action against Caterpillar
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Published on: 02 December 2025
Compact equipment manufacturer Bobcat has launched legal action against rival Caterpillar in the US over alleged patent infringements
New Volvo CE ECR355 cuts fuel consumption by 7%
Published on: 02 December 2025
Reduction is achieved with electro-hydraulic control system
Thwaites expands production capacity
Published on: 02 December 2025
New factory building is “most significant investment” in its 88 year history
Architect appointed for construction of new Leyton Orient stadium
Published on: 02 December 2025
Populous to start work on feasibility study and masterplanning for new stadium in London
Hitachi Construction Machinery invests in AI analytics firm
Published on: 02 December 2025
OEM says investment aligns with its goal of expanding its digital platforms
AECOM lands US$2.2 billion Spanish data centre project
Published on: 02 December 2025
Data centre is said to be one of Spain’s most ambitious digital infrastructures projects
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