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 31.03.2026 Siemens Smart Infrastructure unveiled its new Sinteso Nova and Cerberus Nova fire detector portfolio, set to transform traditional fire safety into a proactive, smart, and connected approach, part of the foundation of technologies that pave the way toward autonomous buildings. The new portfolio enhances operational safety, streamlines service team efficiency, allows for ease of system upgrades, and unlocks data-driven digital services through its cloud-connectivity. With their advanced technology, these systems are designed to meet various needs across read more 31.03.2026 Europe is entering a new energy crisis. The War in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have led to sharply rising international prices for oil and gas. The wider implications for Europe's economy are not yet foreseeable. One thing, however, is clear: more home-grown renewables will strengthen Europe's energy security and help lower power prices for European industry and households. Germany and the UK have taken action: they have made wind energy a key pillar of their immediate responses to the new energy crisis. European countries are read more 31.03.2026 Two Potain MCT 275 topless tower cranes are supporting daily lifting operations on a complex, multi-structure hotel development where crane availability is critical to maintaining construction momentum. The cranes have worked continuously for more than three years, delivering consistent performance with zero unplanned breakdowns since erection. The new hotel will form part of the Central Park Towers project in Tbilisi, Georgia. Central Park Towers is a five-star integrated resort and hotel in downtown Tbilisi, managed by Radisson Blu and developed by read more 30.03.2026 Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced the expansion of its offerings to deliver advanced aftermarket 3D machine control solutions for Caterpillar's Next Gen Wheeled Excavators. After the successful 2023 launch of the Leica MC1 3D machine control solution for Caterpillar's Next Gen Hydraulic Tracked Excavators, Leica Geosystems is expanding its 3D machine control offering to meet the growing demand from Caterpillar wheeled excavator users. The new aftermarket solution for Next Gen Wheeled Excavators will be available starting in March 2026, read more 30.03.2026 Signify launched Brighter Lives, Better World 2030, a new program designed to expand the reach of impactful, energy and resource-efficient lighting to improve lives, save energy, and preserve resources. The program is supported by new initiatives that support customer sustainability ambitions. "Brighter Lives, Better World 2030 is designed to deliver solutions that improve lives, save energy, and make better use of resources - which is exactly what our customers are asking for. It shows that impact and opportunity go hand in hand, as we create real value for read more 30.03.2026 Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Liebherr announced a major expansion of their long-standing collaboration with the factory integration of Leica Geosystems' sensor chain across Liebherr's Generation 8 mobile and crawler excavators as per default. The new solution is available ex-factory, providing contractors with immediate productivity benefits and a clear upgrade path to advanced 3D machine control. The integrated sensor chain from Leica Geosystems will serve as the foundation for Liebherr's machine control guidance systems, including weighing read more 28.02.2026 With the construction of the new Storstrøm Bridge, Denmark is modernizing a key section of the Scandinavian road and rail network. To ensure safe and stable progress under complex geometrical and environmental conditions, Doka is supporting the project with an integrated formwork and shoring concept designed to deliver predictable workflows across all critical execution stages. With a total length of approximately 3.8 kilometers, the Storstrøm Bridge will become Denmark's third-longest bridge. Beyond its size, the project plays a strategic role read more 28.02.2026 Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced the official launch of the Leica Xsight360 safety awareness solution in the United States and Canada. The system complements its comprehensive safety awareness portfolio, including dynamic 3D avoidance technology developed jointly with Xwatch Safety Solutions. Across North America, jobsites are becoming increasingly complex, with tighter schedules, labor shortages, and growing regulatory requirements. Safety professionals and project leaders work to reduce incidents, avoid costly downtime, read more 28.02.2026 During the restoration of the world-famous Trevi Fountain in Rome, an unusual form of visitor access was put in place: a temporary footbridge in the drained fountain basin enabled visitors to experience the Baroque cultural monument up close. The solution was based on PERI UP Modular Scaffolding in combination with the PERI UP Public Stair and met high requirements for safety, load-bearing capacity and listed-building protection. The Trevi Fountain, built in the 18th century by Nicola Salvi in the Baroque style, is one of the most popular tourist read more
 29.03.2026 The FENSTERBAU FRONTALE and HOLZ-HANDWERK 2026 trade fair duo came to a successful close after four days. From 24 to 27 March 2026, Nuremberg once again became the heart of the international window, door, façade and woodworking trade with around 75, 000 visitors from 117 countries and 1, 022 exhibitors from 47 countries. The next event is already scheduled for 28 to 31 March 2028. The new FENSTERBAU FRONTALE Stage focused on energy-efficient refurbishment, mass production, climate adaptation, the circular economy and digital planning processes. The FENSTERBAU FRONTALE Forum also offered a dedicated, in-depth platform for specialist knowledge and practical insights. read more31.01.2026 The Nobel Foundation presents the first design of the Nobel Center project – a public building for science, literature and peace. The building is designed by David Chipperfield Architects. read more  20.01.2026 From 24 to 27 March 2026, Fensterbau Frontale will open its doors in Nuremberg at 10 a.m. as usual, together with Holz-Handwerk, and will once again be the international industry meeting place for windows, doors and façades. The response has been positive: with an area similar to that of 2024, it once again secures a strong basis for successful encounters. The overview of exhibitors and products is constantly updated on the website. The focus is on topics such as energy-efficient renovation, serial and modular construction, recycling and circular economy, safety and climate-proof construction methods. In this way, the event responds to the central challenges facing the construction and architecture industry. read more 07.12.2025 What does the world of windows, doors and façades look like today and tomorrow? Practical answers to current and future topics will be provided by Fensterbau Frontale, which will take place from 24 to 27 March 2026 in conjunction with Holz-Handwerk in Nuremberg. The world's leading international trade fair for windows, doors and façades is not only a showcase for innovations, but also a place for exchange and inspiration. The accompanying supporting programme allows trade visitors to delve deep into the topics that are driving the industry – from sustainable building concepts and digital solutions to new business models. read more
 07.04.2026 Farmington-based elevator and escalator maker Otis Worldwide and the China Development Research Foundation (CDRF), a leading think tank and philanthropic organization, are collaborating to educate and develop the next generation of elevator service professionals in China. The partnership will integrate the decade-long Otis Technical Academy initiative into CDRF's For the Future vocational education program to support the development and pipeline expansion of skilled elevator technicians across China. Beginning in 2026, the program will launch in South China, with plans to expand to other areas in the country and is expected to benefit more than 800 students annually. read more07.04.2026 Vinci Highways, a subsidiary of Vinci Concessions, has signed an agreement with Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Fund 2, which is managed by Macquarie Asset Management, to acquire the Safeway Concessions portfolio, comprising nine toll highway concessions in the States of Andhra Pradesh, in south-east India, and Gujarat, in the west of the country. read more  27.03.2026 The Alatau Iconic Complex and Gateway District is designed to support long-term growth and opportunity in the Almaty region. Located along the Almaty-Qonaev highway, a key section of the Western Europe-Western China transport corridor, Alatau is planned to span 88,000 hectares across four districts. At the centre of this vision, SOM’s Iconic Complex forms a 276,800-square-meter vertical district defined by a pair of gateway towers. Inspired by the surrounding Trans-Ili Alatau—a 350-kilometre range of valleys, glaciers, and stratified terrain—the design translates these local natural formations into architecture, creating a unique identity rooted in the Kazakh landscape. read more 09.03.2026 Skanska invests CZK 917M, about SEK 400M, in the final phase of the residential project Albatros Kbely in Prague, Czech Republic. This phase will feature 178 low-energy apartments, completing a fully-fledged urban district with extensive public spaces and civic amenities right in the neighborhood. Comprising approximately 688 housing units in total, the project is delivered in five phases, of which the final phase consists of 178 apartments. The dominant feature of the project will be an abundance of green parks and numerous civic amenities located directly within the new neighborhood. read more25.02.2026 Royal BAM Group nv, construction and property development company listed on Euronext Amsterdam with over 150 years of experience in delivering sustainable buildings, homes and infrastructure for public and private sector clients. The company operates in its home markets the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Ireland and also has activities in Belgium. With approximately 13,500 employees, BAM realised a revenue of €7 billion in 2025. read more  17.02.2026 First two-floor, 3D-printed reinforced concrete house has been completed in Miyagi Prefecture. Concrete printing startup Kizuki made it with builder Onocom using a custom Cobod 3D-printer, enabling printing from half a metre below ground to a height of 7m. They used 39 cu m of material to get a total printed area of 50-sq-m. The ground floor measures 31 sq m, the upper floor 19 sq m. read more 10.02.2026 The administrative stay runs through Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. and preserves the status quo while the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit considers whether to intervene. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) filed a lawsuit against the federal government seeking judgment that would release contractually-obligated grant and loan funds for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). read more04.02.2026 Kuwait has signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with China valued at around $4 billion to construct the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port on Bubiyan Island, one of Kuwait's most strategically important national infrastructure projects. read more 04.02.2026 Jamaica's National Water Commission (NWC) chose VINCI Construction Grands Projets to carry out a project within phase 1 of the Western Water Resilience Programme. This investment plan seeks to renovate and develop the drinking water network in the north-west of the country, where demographic growth is high and both the tourism and manufacturing industries are expanding. read more
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