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 29.08.2026 Siemens has formed a global strategic alliance with the Electric Power Group (EPG), based in Pasadena, USA. The partnership combines Siemens' global grid automation expertise with EPG's cutting-edge analytics, creating an intelligent solution to enhance grid resilience. Integrating EPG's synchrophasor technology and Wide Area Monitoring Systems (WAMS) directly into Siemens' power automation portfolio empowers utilities and grid operators worldwide to master growing grid complexity, streamline operations, and improve grid stability and read more 29.08.2026 FläktGroup announced the launch of its dedicated Data Centre Cooling LinkedIn page, created to bring together industry insights, expert knowledge, and thought leadership focused on one of the most critical aspects of modern digital infrastructure: cooling. The channel is designed for anyone interested in the future of data centres, with particular relevance for data centre operators, consultants, engineers, contractors, developers, and other industry professionals looking to stay informed about emerging technologies, best practices, and market trends. read more 29.08.2026 Ahead of the 2026 tournament, an $800 million transformation of Arthur Ashe Stadium and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center builds on a design partnership dating to 1990. When the US Open main draw begins Sunday, Aug. 30, fans will return to a campus being remade through the largest single investment in the tournament's history. The United States Tennis Association's $800 million project includes a full-scale overhaul of Arthur Ashe Stadium and a new Player Performance Center. The team is delivering it in three phases without read more 29.08.2026 DuPont announced that a MemCor membrane bioreactor (MBR) system has been selected to support the upgrade of the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre (LMWQCC) in Canberra, Australia, the largest inland wastewater treatment facility in the country. The MemCor MBR system will significantly expand treatment capacity and continue to produce high quality effluent for safe discharge. Owned and operated by Icon Water, the facility is currently undergoing a major upgrade project in collaboration with Seymour Whyte and VINCI Construction Grands read more 01.08.2026 During the refurbishment of an apartment building on Bollenhofstrasse in Dietikon, Switzerland, the constraints were clearly defined: work within the existing structure with limited space, and do not continue to use a crane once the slab has been concreted. Therefore, for the formwork operations on a sloping reinforced concrete slab and a lift shaft, the required solution needed to be adaptable, easy to work with and capable of operating without the need for a crane. With the DUO Universal Formwork system, the contractor, Wanner & Lott AG, opted for a system that is specifically suited to these requirements. read more 01.08.2026 Europe has not been doing enough to electrify industry, buildings and mobility, leaving the continent over reliant on volatile and expensive fossil fuels. The European Commission wants to change that. Its Electrification Action Plan out aims to double the share of electricity in Europe's energy mix to 46% by 2040. The plan rightly identifies electrification as Europe's fastest route to greater competitiveness, lower energy bills and energy security. But the reform of the Emissions Trading System risks undermining these efforts by slowing read more 31.07.2026 Vienna is expanding its public transport network with a major underground project aimed at increasing capacity and supporting more sustainable urban mobility. Doka contributes to several construction phases with tailored tunnel formwork solutions for complex geometries, demanding construction sequences and challenging logistics. Deep below Vienna's city centre, the U2xU5 project — the extension of metro line U2 and the construction of U5, Vienna's first fully automated metro line — is creating new tunnel and station structures in a dense read more 30.07.2026 Loaded with productivity-boosting advantages, the John Deere 35 P-Tier Compact Excavator is ready to deliver the performance your jobsite demands. With operating weights ranging from 1720 kg to 6180 kg, John Deere's compact excavator line provides the power you need for a wide variety of jobs. At 3690 kg, the 35 P-Tier boasts a zero-tail-swing design for working in close quarters, significant lift and reach, a comfortable cab, and more. The 35 P-Tier, along with all John Deere's compact excavators, is backed by a full-machine standard read more 30.07.2026 Europe wants more energy security, lower power prices and a stronger industrial base. None of this will happen without faster wind energy deployment and stronger electricity grids. Members of the European Parliament need to agree on strong permitting provisions and EU-wide grid planning, and stand to defend them during the upcoming negotiations. This will determine whether Europe builds the grids it needs, or buries them in more red tape. EU Energy Ministers adopted their position on the EU Grids Package. The Package aims to accelerate the build-out of read more
23.04.2026 As the global water sector moves toward smarter, greener and more efficient development, Watertech China 2026 will return from June 9–11, 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). 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
26.08.2026 French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €6 billion Saudi-backed investment to develop three theme parks in Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of Paris, read more  26.08.2026 Premier global contractor Multiplex has been appointed by Sydney Airport to deliver Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) works for Package 1 of Sydney Airport's $3B+ Eastern Expansion Program (EEP). Integrating the domestic and international airport terminals into a world-class precinct, the transformational project will support Sydney Airport's growth with passenger numbers forecast to grow from 42 million today to more than 72 million passengers annually by 2045. read more 05.08.2026 Bouygues Construction, through its Australian subsidiary A W Edwards, has secured a €1.2 billion contract with hyperscale data centre specialist, AirTrunk, to continue delivery of the 400+ megawatts SYD3 campus in Western Sydney. The partnership will deliver the essential digital infrastructure needed to meet Australia’s growing digital economy. The SYD3 expansion forms part of AirTrunk’s broader investment in Australia, with more than €6.4 billion already invested across four sites and a further €48 billion³ expected for the country over the next decade. read more24.07.2026 Hochtief has been awarded a contract by NTT Global Data Centers to build a data center in Berlin. The contract, valued at several hundred million euros, covers the construction of a facility with a capacity of 36 MW. read more 24.07.2026 CAMSO Construction & CEAT Specialty announced the appointment of Jason Canning as Vice President & Head - International Sales for CAMSO Construction and CEAT OHT business. In this role, Canning will lead the company's global sales strategy, drive international business growth, and strengthen relationships with OEM partners, distributors, and customers across key markets. read more 26.06.2026 Japan’s Obayashi Group, one of the country’s five largest construction companies, has announced it will acquire 100% of the shares of UK-headquartered contractor Multiplex, a company operating construction businesses in Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada, from previous owner Brookfield, an investment firm. read more 26.06.2026 The outlook for the European construction sector remains cautiously positive, but growth is forecast to be slower than previously expected. Since the Euroconstruct, Europe's leading construction market forecasting network, forecast in November 2025, the operating environment for construction has changed in many ways. read more 14.04.2026 Hochtief and its consortium partners have secured the contract for the next construction phase of Prague's new Metro Line D. Delivered for the Prague Public Transport Company, the contract, has a total value of EUR 1.23 billion, and will generate revenue for Hochtief of EUR 428 million. 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 more
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