Construction starts phase one of Selby Gardens’ masterplan in the US
Phase one of the masterplan involves LEAF, Welcome Center, and the new Plant Research Center.
Manchester City Council approves MCR Property’s regeneration scheme
The Gasworks New Town scheme approved by Machester City Council will be built at the...
Ardmore to deliver Hammersmith mixed-use development in the UK
Ardmore will be responsible for the Hammersmith Civic Campus scheme, which entails renovating and extending the existing Grade II-listed Town Hall building.
Arada awards contracts for $2.2bn Masaar community project in UAE
Real estate developer Arada has awarded two contracts for the $2.2bn (AED8bn) Masaar community in the Al Juwaiza’a district of New Sharjah in the UAE.
AFL selects John Holland for $173m Marvel Stadium upgrade works
Construction firm John Holland selected as building partner for AFL’s Marvel Stadium and stadium precinct upgrade work.
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Willmott Dixon to deliver two housing schemes in the UK
The two housing schemes to be built by Willmott Dixon form part of the Kensington & Chelsea Council’s New Homes Delivery Programme.
Business optimism declines marginally in May: Poll
New COVID-19 waves in some regions are leading to uneven growth prospects for the global economy.
Willmott Dixon builds £60m research facility in the UK
Willmott Dixon has completed a new research facility named The Pears Building in London, UK, which will host the UCL Institute of Immunity and Transplantation.
Plan approved for Woolwich Exchange regeneration scheme in the UK
Woolwich Exchange will feature 801 homes designed for flexible living and new green, public spaces.
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Cloud Computing in Construction: Trends
Construction companies began tentatively adopting cloud computing over a decade ago, but in recent years the importance of cloud in the industry has grown.
China’s PMI shows bright future for construction, but prices are rising sharply
The construction sector in China has seen growth in 2020 and the future is set to be bright if there is caution on the prices of materials.
New Zealand tops the Global Construction Risk Index
The global construction industry is in the process of recovering from the unprecedented disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and policies enacted to contain the spread of the virus.
Italy sets out spending and reform plans in a bid to kickstart the economy
The Covid-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on the economy in Italy, which suffered a contraction of 9.2%.
South Korea’s early economic recovery bodes well for construction
The South Korean economy surpassed its pre-pandemic level in Q1 of this year, according to the advance estimates of the Bank of Korea, becoming one of the first developed economies to achieve the feat.
Biggest influencers in digital construction in Q4 2020: The top individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top influencers in digital construction based on their performance and engagement online.
Biggest influencers in construction sustainability in Q4 2020: The top individuals and companies to follow
GlobalData research has found the top influencers in construction sustainability based on their performance and engagement online.
Biggest influencers in digital construction in Q2 2020: The top individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top digital construction influencers based on their performance and engagement online.
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