EBRD Investing in a Greener Rail Future for North Macedonia

EBRD Investing in a Greener Rail Future for North Macedonia North Macedonia is taking a decisive step towards a cleaner, more competitive freight transport system. With a €20.9 million sovereign loan approved by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the country is set to modernise its rail sector through the acquisition of new electric … Read more…

Rio Tinto Deepens Partnership with Yinhawangka People in the Pilbara

Rio Tinto Deepens Partnership with Yinhawangka People in the Pilbara Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation and Rio Tinto have taken a significant step in redefining how large-scale mining operates on traditional lands, formalising an Interim Modernised Agreement that signals a shift in both tone and practice. While the agreement is described as interim, its intent is anything … Read more…

Centuri Holdings Expands Utility and Energy Infrastructure Footprint

Centuri Holdings Expands Utility and Energy Infrastructure Footprint Centuri Holdings, Inc. has entered the new year with considerable momentum, securing close to $500 million in new customer awards across North America. For a company operating at the sharp end of utility and energy infrastructure delivery, the announcement signals more than just a healthy order book. … Read more…

EBRD Investment Securing Water and Agriculture in Morocco

EBRD Investment Securing Water and Agriculture in Morocco Water has always shaped Morocco’s agricultural heartlands, but in recent decades the balance has tilted dangerously. Declining rainfall, rising temperatures and relentless pressure on groundwater have left entire regions exposed. Against that backdrop, the third and final phase of the Saïss Water Conservation Programme stands out as … Read more…

Esri’s New Book Outlines Geospatial Intelligence for Safer and Fairer Outcomes

Esri’s New Book Outlines Geospatial Intelligence for Safer and Fairer Outcomes Location has always mattered. What has changed is the precision, accessibility and analytical power now available to interpret it. As climate pressures intensify, conflicts evolve and urban populations expand into vulnerable areas, geospatial intelligence has moved from a specialist discipline to a core capability… Read more…

CraneWorks and Hammar Lift expand Sideloader Solutions across USA

CraneWorks and Hammar Lift expand Sideloader Solutions across USA CraneWorks has taken another deliberate step in reshaping the heavy lifting landscape in North America, announcing a strategic partnership with Hammar Lift Inc, the United States division of Hammar, the global specialist in Sideloader trailers and superstructures. The agreement positions CraneWorks as the U.S. installation, service… Read more…

Investing in Power for Saudi Arabia’s Mountain Economy

Investing in Power for Saudi Arabia’s Mountain Economy High above the Red Sea coast, where the Sarawat Mountains reshape long-held assumptions about Saudi Arabia’s geography, Soudah Peaks is emerging as one of the Kingdom’s most technically demanding destination developments. Rising to 3,015 metres above sea level, the project occupies a rare climatic and geographic position, … Read more…

Sharper Insights for Critical Minerals with Data-Driven Mining

Sharper Insights for Critical Minerals with Data-Driven Mining GeologicAI has taken a decisive step to strengthen its position in the global critical minerals sector with the acquisition of Lumo Analytics, a specialist in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy technology. The move brings together advanced sensing hardware, deep geoscience expertise, and decision-focused analytics at a moment when th… Read more…

Santa’s Smart Logistics

Santa’s Smart Logistics How the North Pole Would Deliver Christmas in the Digital Age Every December, the same question quietly lingers in the background. How could one operation possibly deliver billions of packages, across every continent, in a single night, without missing a deadline? Strip away the folklore and the flying sleigh, and Christmas Eve … Read more…

ADB Expands Finance and Infrastructure Investment in Papua New Guinea

ADB Expands Finance and Infrastructure Investment in Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea stands at a pivotal moment in its development trajectory. With a rapidly growing population, vast natural resources, and deeply entrenched geographic challenges, the country faces a familiar dilemma across the Pacific region: how to translate economic potential into inclusive, resilient growth. In … Read more…

Poland’s Offshore Wind Ambitions Gain Momentum with EIB Finance

Poland’s Offshore Wind Ambitions Gain Momentum with EIB Finance The European Investment Bank will commit €600 million to the construction of BC-Wind, a 390 MW offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea that is set to become a cornerstone of Poland’s clean energy transition. Once operational, the project is expected to supply electricity to close … Read more…

Strategic Finance Behind Europe’s Lithium Energy Ambitions

Strategic Finance Behind Europe’s Lithium Energy Ambitions Europe’s race to secure critical raw materials has taken a decisive step forward with the European Investment Bank agreeing to provide €250 million in project financing for Vulcan Energy’s Phase One Lionheart Project in Germany’s Upper Rhine Valley. Valued at approximately €2 billion, the project represents one of … Read more…

Aviation Finance Investment Reshapes Papua New Guinea Air Transport

Aviation Finance Investment Reshapes Papua New Guinea Air Transport Papua New Guinea’s aviation sector has received a significant boost following a new financing agreement with the Asian Development Bank that supports the renewal of the national carrier’s fleet. A structured package valued at $35.8 million has been signed to help modernise aircraft operations, improve safety … Read more…

EBRD Road Finance Reinforces Moldova’s Gateway to European Markets

EBRD Road Finance Reinforces Moldova’s Gateway to European Markets Moldova’s road network has moved back into the spotlight following a fresh commitment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. A further €150 million project finance package has been agreed to rehabilitate and modernise key road corridors across the country, reinforcing Moldova’s position as a … Read more…

ADB Financing Climate Resilient Roads in Timor Leste

ADB Financing Climate Resilient Roads in Timor Leste The Government of Timor-Leste and the Asian Development Bank have formalised a significant financing package aimed at restoring and futureproofing a vital section of the country’s national road network. The agreement brings together a $75 million loan and a $3 million grant, focused on rehabilitating a strategic … Read more…

IsDB Mobilises $1.36 Billion in Development Finance for the Region

IsDB Mobilises $1.36 Billion in Development Finance for the Region The Islamic Development Bank has approved a substantial new financing package worth approximately US$ 1.365 billion, marking one of the most wide ranging rounds of development support in recent months. Endorsed during the 363rd meeting of the Board of Executive Directors, the approvals span 14 … Read more…

ADB Mobilises Climate Finance for Ulaanbaatar’s Urban Transport Upgrade

ADB Mobilises Climate Finance for Ulaanbaatar’s Urban Transport Upgrade The Asian Development Bank has approved a $60 million loan for the project finance to support the Government of Mongolia in transforming urban mobility in Ulaanbaatar through the construction of the city’s first bus rapid transit corridor. Complementing the loan is a $500,000 grant from the … Read more…

EBRD Channels Investment into Türkiye’s Wind Power Future

EBRD Channels Investment into Türkiye’s Wind Power Future Türkiye’s renewable energy transition has taken another decisive step forward as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed US$ 200 million, equivalent to €172 million, to support new onshore wind capacity developed by Enerjisa Enerji Üretim A.Ş. The financing will enable the construction of 250 … Read more…

The Autonomous Supply Chain Era

The Autonomous Supply Chain Era Supply chain management has never been short of ambition. For decades, the sector has chased efficiency through digitisation, optimisation software, and increasingly sophisticated automation. Yet, for all the dashboards and algorithms, decision making has remained firmly in human hands. That boundary is now dissolving. New research highlighted by Harvard Business &#… Read more…

B&D Fabricators Forges ahead with Acquisition of Leading Edge Attachments

B&D Fabricators Forges ahead with Acquisition of Leading Edge Attachments B&D Fabricators, an Entegra Attachments Company, has moved decisively to strengthen its position in the global heavy equipment attachments market with the acquisition of Leading Edge Attachments Inc., a Massachusetts based specialist renowned for its patented frost and rock ripping buckets. The transaction is more &#… Read more…

Floating Construction and the Future of UK Offshore Wind

Floating Construction and the Future of UK Offshore Wind Floating offshore wind is moving from ambition to delivery, and the question facing the UK is no longer whether the sector will grow, but how quickly the supply chain can scale to meet it. A £1 million award to Sperra Seaworks Limited, supported by Bardex Energy … Read more…

Unlocking Romania’s Rovina Valley Copper Gold Project

Unlocking Romania’s Rovina Valley Copper Gold Project Euro Sun Mining Inc. has taken a decisive step forward in positioning one of Europe’s most significant undeveloped copper and gold assets for construction. The company has entered into definitive agreements to amend and restate its pre development facility with Trafigura Pte Ltd, securing access to up to … Read more…

Inside Greece’s €420 Million Rail Commitment

Inside Greece’s €420 Million Rail Commitment Greece’s national rail system is entering a decisive phase, shaped by a revised public service contract between the Greek State and Hellenic Train. Finalised after months of negotiation, the agreement resets expectations around investment, accountability, and passenger protection, while anchoring the country’s rail ambitions firmly in modern European st… Read more…

Best Project Management Scheduling Tools for Faster Construction Delivery

Best Project Management Scheduling Tools for Faster Construction Delivery A mid-size contractor runs three commercial projects at once. One superintendent changes the concrete pour date but forgets to update the central schedule. The steel crew shows up two days early, stands around for six hours, and leaves. Two weeks later, the entire project is behind, … Read more…

Constructing a Culture of Care

Constructing a Culture of Care The construction industry is facing a mental health crisis that can no longer be swept under the rug. Across the globe, construction workers suffer some of the worst mental health outcomes of any profession. In many countries, suicide rates among construction employees dramatically outpace those in other sectors. For example, … Read more…

KIAD Railway Insurance Backing Powers Türkiye’s Strategic Rail Expansion

KIAD Railway Insurance Backing Powers Türkiye’s Strategic Rail Expansion Türkiye’s ambitious push to modernise its rail infrastructure has taken a decisive step forward with a major insurance commitment backing one of the country’s most strategically important transport corridors. The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit has approved EUR 135 million in … Read more…

Laldia Container Terminal to Reshape Bangladesh’s Maritime Future

Laldia Container Terminal to Reshape Bangladesh’s Maritime Future Bangladesh has taken a decisive step to expand its maritime capacity with the approval of a public-private partnership between the interim government and APM Terminals BV, a Netherlands-based subsidiary of the Maersk Group. The project finance agreement authorises the design, financing, construction, and long-term operation of the &… Read more…

Strengthening Regional Road Links in Colombia Through PPP Finance

Strengthening Regional Road Links in Colombia Through PPP Finance Colombia’s National Infrastructure Agency has extended the deadline for submitting bids for the Public-Private Partnership of the El Estanquillo to Popayán road corridor. Bidders now have until 23 December 2025 to deliver proposals for what has become one of the country’s most strategically significant transport schemes. … Read more…

Transforming Coastal Ferry Routes and Mobility in São Paulo

Transforming Coastal Ferry Routes and Mobility in São Paulo São Paulo’s extensive network of ferry routes has long served as a vital transport backbone for coastal communities, commuters, and regional industries. Now, with a bold public private partnership set to reshape the entire system, the state is preparing for a modernisation programme that blends cleaner … Read more…

Heathrow Expansion and the Future of UK Airport Capacity

Heathrow Expansion and the Future of UK Airport Capacity Heathrow’s long-debated third runway has resurfaced as one of the UK’s most consequential infrastructure proposals, promising to reshape national aviation capacity while reigniting environmental and political tensions. The government’s recent decision to support Heathrow Airport’s preferred option marks a defining moment for a country balanc… Read more…

Kenya’s Landmark Highway Expansion Moves Into High Gear

Kenya’s Landmark Highway Expansion Moves Into High Gear Kenya has set the wheels in motion for one of its most ambitious transport upgrades in recent years as work begins on the Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway expansion. Valued at approximately US$1.5 billion, the project marks a significant shift in how Kenya approaches large-scale road development, leaning heavily … Read more…

Strengthening Uganda’s Strategic Road Network

Strengthening Uganda’s Strategic Road Network Uganda is preparing for a decisive leap forward in its national road infrastructure as the African Development Bank and the Government of Uganda advance two high value transport projects designed to support economic growth, reduce congestion and anchor the country’s role as a regional gateway. A new Expression of Interest … Read more…

Regional Corridor Investment Advancing Connectivity Across East Africa

Regional Corridor Investment Advancing Connectivity Across East Africa The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved US$214.47 million in financing to advance the second phase of the South Sudan Ethiopia Djibouti Transport Corridor Project. The investment marks another decisive step in the region’s long term ambition to establish a seamless, high … Read more…

Modernising Jordan’s Border Gateways

Modernising Jordan’s Border Gateways Jordan has placed the modernisation of the King Hussein Bridge at the forefront of its transport and logistics agenda, recognising the strategic weight this crossing holds for national commerce and regional stability. The government recently reviewed a comprehensive development plan designed to reshape infrastructure and services at the border with the … Read more…

Jubail Buraidah Pipeline Marks Major Milestone In Saudi Water Security

Jubail Buraidah Pipeline Marks Major Milestone In Saudi Water Security Saudi Arabia has taken another decisive step toward long term water resilience with the Saudi Water Partnership Company confirming the financial close of the Jubail Buraidah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project. The announcement underscores a growing confidence in private sector partnerships, particularly as the init… Read more…

Elevating First Impressions with Custom Designed Reception Desks

Elevating First Impressions with Custom Designed Reception Desks The reception area of any office is more than just a waiting space; it sets the tone for the entire business. Visitors, clients and even staff members form their first impressions here, making the design and functionality of this area incredibly important. One way businesses across the … Read more…

Fluor Advances Highland Valley Copper Mine Extension in British Columbia

Fluor Advances Highland Valley Copper Mine Extension in British Columbia Teck Resources Limited has appointed Fluor Corporation to deliver a major life extension project at the Highland Valley Copper Mine in British Columbia. Known as the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension project, or HVC MLE, this significant undertaking will extend mine operations from 2028 … Read more…

Herrenknecht Showcases Cutting Edge TBM Manufacturing in China

Herrenknecht Showcases Cutting Edge TBM Manufacturing in China Federal Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul recently visited Herrenknecht’s state‑of‑the‑art factory in Nansha, southern China, accompanied by a German business delegation. Herrenknecht, headquartered in Baden‑Württemberg, has maintained a strong and growing presence in China for more than two decades. The company now employs around 95… Read more…

Egis Celebrates Global ISEP Recognition

Egis Celebrates Global ISEP Recognition Egis has achieved international accreditation from the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP). The endorsement confirms that the company is now an officially approved global training centre and validates Egis’ flagship ecodesign programme. In practical terms, the recognition allows Egis’ registered trainers to deliver the full cat… Read more…

JCB Building New Horizons For Hispanic Construction Entrepreneurs in the US

JCB Building New Horizons For Hispanic Construction Entrepreneurs in the US JCB, one of the world’s leading independent manufacturers of construction machinery, has launched an ambitious programme designed to support Hispanic construction professionals in starting and growing their own ventures. The initiative, known as Be Your Own Boss (Sé Tu Propio Patrón), focuses on giving … Read more…