Middle East/Africa

New Ramboll report explains how it’s possible to build net zero data centres
Published on: 23 September 2025
A new report from Ramboll has set out how data centres can become net zero
UK proposes anti-dumping duties of up to 95% on engine oils and hydraulic fluids
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Published on: 23 September 2025
Trade Remedies Authority recommends new anti-dumping duties on engine oils and hydraulic fluids from Lithuania and UAE
Caterpillar updates articulated dump trucks with new engines and technology
Published on: 22 September 2025
Caterpillar has overhauled its mid-size articulated dump truck range, introducing new engines and a suite of technology
Ethiopia’s record-breaking Grand Renaissance Dam opens
Published on: 09 September 2025
Webuild completes Africa’s largest hydropower project, with a 5,000MW capacity and world-record concrete work
Bobcat launches limited edition mini excavators
Published on: 04 September 2025
To celebrate the start of production for its new R2-Series 1-2 tonne mini excavators, Bobcat is releasing a limited-edition run
Trump administration ‘troubled’ by Norway wealth fund’s divestment from Caterpillar
Published on: 04 September 2025
US government comments on sovereign wealth fund’s decision to divest from Cat
Weekly quiz: What are Cat’s increased tariff costs? | Why is US construction spend falling?
Published on: 03 September 2025
Test your knowledge with Construction Briefing’s fiendishly difficult weekly quiz
Holcim sells off another of its businesses
Published on: 01 September 2025
Holcim completes sale of business based in Nigeria 
Recycled plastic bottles could pave more roads in Africa under new agreement
Published on: 27 August 2025
More African roads could be built from recycled plastic bottles after an agreement signed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and three Japanese companies
UN calls for ‘urgent’ changes to heat health policies for workers as temperatures rise
Published on: 22 August 2025
Two UN bodies have sounded an urgent call to update occupational health policies as extreme weather events expose workers, including construction workers, to heat stress.
World’s top 25 construction firms in 2025 revealed
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Published on: 20 August 2025
New-look ICON 100 shows that construction is facing head on the challenges of tariffs, inflation, the skills shortage and coming out fighting
Solid or soupy? A look at the global concrete industry
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Published on: 15 August 2025
Following a report from the UK showing sinking concrete demand regionally, how is the rest of the world shaping up?
Project manager selected for second phase of $4bn Saudi commercial hub
Published on: 12 August 2025
The Avenues in Riyadh to serve as new investment and commercial hub
Expansion begins on King Salman Airport, poised to be one of the world’s largest
Published on: 11 August 2025
With a focus on sustainability, King Salman Airport’s expansion aims to serve 100 million passengers annually
Upgraded highway improves trade links in southwest Congo, Africa
Published on: 08 August 2025
Road upgrades in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reduced travel times and access to rural areas
CNH announces new EMEA head of construction
Published on: 05 August 2025
Long-term employee appointed head of construction for parent company of Case
Caterpillar’s construction and mining sales fall amid tariffs and price pressure
Published on: 05 August 2025
Tariffs and weak North America sales drag construction profit down 29% in Q2
Underground AI-geomapping firm raises nearly US$100m
Published on: 23 July 2025
A construction technology company has raised nearly US$100 million in Series B funding for a global expansion
The tech a former Caterpillar exec claims can improve even the best excavator operators
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Published on: 18 July 2025
For decades, excavator productivity has depended largely on the skill of the operator behind the controls. Is that about to change?
Project management consultant appointed for 2030 World Expo in Riyadh
Published on: 17 July 2025
US firm Bechtel awarded role for Expo 2030 in Saudi Arabia
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