Middle East/Africa

Qatar starts printing 40,000m² school project with ‘world’s biggest’ 3D printers
Published on: 19 June 2025
Qatar begins 3D printing two 20,000m² schools using what are said to be the world’s largest construction printers
Hermes Airports awards €170m contract for Cyprus airport expansions to Bouygues-led consortium
Published on: 18 June 2025
Bouygues Bâtiment International’s share of the contract is valued at €119 million
5 construction tech start-ups land $100m for automation, AI and prefab
Published on: 18 June 2025
 Investors back new tech to cut labour, speed up builds, and reduce costs
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
Hydrogen, data, and skills: Africa’s clean energy transformation
Published on: 04 June 2025
Hydrogen, digital tools, and a skilled workforce are transforming Africa’s construction industry, but challenges remain, reveals Turner & Townsend’s Shamsher Singh
Interview: Case Construction on market peaks, tech disruption and a fragmented global recovery
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Published on: 28 May 2025
Fabrizio Cepollina, head of construction equipment EMEA at Case Construction Equipment speaks to Construction Briefing
What is this English Premier League club building in Dubai?
Published on: 22 May 2025
One English Premier League football club is building up more than wins on the pitch
Interview: Hyundai looks to partnerships, tech and hydrogen to drive growth
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Published on: 16 May 2025
Cheol-gon Choi, President and CEO at HD Hyundai Construction Equipment talks to Andy Brown about smarter equipment and different power options
Bouygues grows record backlog amid Q1 losses
Published on: 15 May 2025
Despite recording a loss in the first quarter, Bouygues grew its backlog to a record level
Bechtel to lead Saudi Arabia’s King Salman International Airport project
Published on: 14 May 2025
Bechtel signed the airport deal during the US president’s visit
Revealed: World’s most expensive cities to build in
Published on: 13 May 2025
Labour shortages, high demand, and regulatory complexity continue to drive up building costs in Europe and North America
Sany IPO targets growth as overseas sales outpace domestic market
Published on: 13 May 2025
OEM plans Hong Kong exchange listing amid weak China demand, surging growth in Africa, Asia-Pacific
Disney planning ‘multi-billion’ indoor theme park in UAE
Published on: 12 May 2025
Disney is building a whole new world – an indoor amusement park – in Abu Dhabi
CNH Q1 construction results reflect market pressure
Published on: 01 May 2025
The company forecasts that global retail sales in the agriculture and construction equipment markets will be lower in 2025 compared to 2024
Caterpillar reports Q1 construction sales decline across all regions
Published on: 30 April 2025
Caterpillar has reported a 19% year-on-year drop in construction equipment sales for Q1 2025, with declines across all regions
Sales up for Sany as it focuses on globalisation
Published on: 30 April 2025
Sany has reported 2024 revenues of US$10.88 billion, with international markets accounting for 64% of its core business, a 12% increase year-on-year
‘First of its kind’ low carbon and cement ratings system launched
Published on: 25 April 2025
The GGCA has launched a global low carbon ratings system for cement and concrete
Saudi Arabia contract awards hit US$148bn
Published on: 22 April 2025
Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing markets for construction
Kenya terminates €1.3bn highway deal with Vinci
Published on: 16 April 2025
Kenya is moving away from France-based Vinci and toward a Chinese contractor for major roadworks
Saudi megaproject boss: ‘Plan early to reduce risk and stay on budget’
Published on: 14 April 2025
Amaala head of construction Fahad Al Balawi on the importance of collaboration and early involvement on the Saudi Arabian megaproject
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