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 31.12.2025 One of the tallest buildings in the metropolis is currently being constructed in #BerlinNeukölln, featuring a striking diamond-shaped design. Complementing the Estrel Hotel and the base structure adjoining the tower, the 44-story tower offers space for restaurants, wellness facilities, and rooms for living and working. The exterior appearance is largely characterized by slender aluminum fins, which also serve as sun protection due to their orientation, thus reducing the heating of the interior. Another special feature is the roof area of the tower: first, the trapezoidal read more 31.12.2025 Komatsu introduces the new PC365LC-11 multifunction plus excavator to the North American market. It features a refreshed exterior design, an enhanced operator cab, and several new standard and optional features built and optimized for the North American construction market. The PC365LC-11 is the only excavator in its class featuring an innovative electric swing system with "boom-up" power assist. The dedicated electric swing motor improves swing speeds and operational efficiency, reducing cycle times in multifunction applications delivering read more 30.12.2025 ams OSRAM is launching two new variants of the SIRIUS HRI series for entertainment lighting. The compact Galaxy 250 and 20D short-arc HID lamps combine exceptional brightness, longer service life, and outstanding performance. Precise 2° beams and up to 6,000 hours or 8,000 hours of runtime make them the ideal choice for festivals, tours, and arenas. From festivals to touring productions, lighting designers rely on powerful and precise short-arc HID lamps to illuminate legendary entertainment shows. With the new SIRIUS HRI Galaxy 250 and 20D, read more 30.12.2025 PERI is assisting with the expansion of one of Europe's largest biofuel refineries by providing innovative scaffolding solutions. This will result in high safety standards, efficient processes and a significant contribution to the decarbonisation of air transport. The energy transition is reliant on strong partners and innovative solutions. One of Europe's largest biofuel refineries is being built as part of the Rotterdam Capacity Growth (RDCG) project. This will see production capacity increase from 1.4 to 2.7 million tonnes per year. Sustainable aviation fuel will read more 30.12.2025 Energy efficiency in facilities and buildings has emerged as the No. 1 infrastructure priority for organizations seeking to leverage it for decarbonization and competitiveness, up from 7th place in 2023, a recent Siemens survey and study finds. In addition, a higher proportion of respondents say that onsite renewable energy production and the electrification of heating and cooling are now at mature or advanced stages, compared with previous findings in 2023. The study, Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025, shows that over half of survey respondents read more 30.12.2025 The construction efforts are led by CMB, a trusted Potain partner for over five decades. The project includes eleven floors for diagnostics and intensive care, four for inpatient care, and the renovation of existing pavilions to enhance capacity and service quality. "The initial phase involved demolishing two existing pavilions to make way for the new Padiglione Zero, which will house a significant portion of the hospital's core activities, " explains Andrea Montorio, jobsite Technical Director at CMB. "Next, we will build the new Technological Hub behind the existing buildings. read more 30.11.2025 Restoration and redevelopment work has officially commenced at the historic Rocca di Varano in Camerino, a treasured landmark in Italy's Marche Region. Spearheaded by the Municipality of Camerino and supported by the Marche Regional Government, the project aims to restore the fortress—closed since the 2016 earthquake—and reopen it for public use. To support the year-long construction effort, Potaindistributor Gavarini Macchine has supplied a Potain Igo T 99 tower crane on rental to contractor COGEN Costruzioni Generali. The crane read more 30.11.2025 In the heart of Cartagena's dense urban environment, the 22-storey Sun City residential tower illustrates how high-rise construction techniques are advancing in Latin America. Within one of Colombia's most space-restricted coastal districts, Doka's formwork solutions support efficient, safe, and precise construction – addressing the region's growing demand for urban space and vertically oriented residential developments. Developed by URBAIBERICA -URBACOLOMBIA. and executed by ACTÚA DESARROLLOS S.A.S, Sun City will reach 75 meters into the read more 30.11.2025 In 2024 the EU agreed a Critical Raw Materials Act to improve access to more secure, diversified and affordable supplies of the critical raw materials it needs for clean tech. Today China dominates the refining and export of most critical raw materials, making the EU highly dependent on it for rare earths. The EU is making some progress in reducing its reliance on Chinese imports. But more is needed for true energy security and economic competitiveness. Critical raw materials are vital for clean tech manufacturing and for Europe's energy security and economic 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 25.10.2025 On October 28–29, 2025, the European Heat Pump Summit in Nuremberg will unite key players from the heat pump sector. With a top-tier congress program and a fully booked foyer expo, the event offers a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and networking—addressing pressing challenges like the F-Gas Regulation, skilled labor shortages, and technological advancements. The importance of the European Heat Pump Summit is more relevant than ever: Heat pump technology is at the heart of Europe's energy transition, and faces huge challenges at the same time. read more 25.06.2025 The Fensterbau Frontale Innovation Award will be presented for the first time at Fensterbau Frontale 2026. The new award is dedicated to new products with innovation and appeal. The new award is intended to highlight innovative products with added value for the industry. Fensterbau Frontale will take place from 24 to 27 March 2026 in Nuremberg as usual co-located with Holz-Handwerk. The world's leading trade fair for windows, doors and facades is very popular and already almost fully booked. read more 26.05.2025 Chillventa, the world's leading fair for refrigeration technology, is expanding its exhibition space in 2026. From 13 to 15 October 2026, trade visitors to Nuremberg can expect an even larger selection and optimised orientation. The 2026 round of Chillventa, the world's leading fair for refrigeration technology, will feature a new hall configuration. An extra hall will be added to increase the available display area. From 13 to 15 October 2026, specialists from all around the world will find an even larger product range and improved layout at the Nuremberg exhibition venue. read more
09.12.2025 The Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport commits €22.3 billion to a diverse range of transport options, including public transport, active travel, roads, maritime, and aviation, over the next five years. An additional allocation of €2 billion from the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund will support the development of MetroLink, bringing the total NDP Exchequer investment in transport to €24.3 billion between 2026 and 2030. read more  07.12.2025 The last section of the Patras-Pyrgos highway opened in the presence of Christos Dimas, Greek Minister of Transport and Infrastructure. As part of the integration of this new section into the existing Olympia Odos concession, Vinci Highways and its partners were in charge of the design, financing and program management of the 75-kilometer corridor and will operate it until 2044. read more 04.11.2025 Sydney’s central business district, Barangaroo South precinct is officially complete, marking the culmination of a 15-year urban regeneration project that has revitalised Sydney's harbourfront. In 2009, Lendlease, an Australian multinational construction and real estate company, was appointed as developer to transform what was once an inaccessible container port on the western edge of Sydney's CBD into one of the city's most thriving mixed-use destinations. read more03.11.2025 Apple is significantly expanding its clean energy projects across Europe with new large-scale solar and wind farms now in development in Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Romania. Together with a newly operational solar array in Spain, the projects announced — all enabled by Apple — will add 650 megawatts of renewable energy capacity to electrical grids across Europe read more 08.09.2025 Jacobs and industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos are working together to help protect small and medium-sized water utilities in the United States from escalating cyber threats. read more  21.08.2025 The Noordkade in Veghel, originally built in 1915 as part of a cattle feed factory, has been transformed into a chocolate factory and is now a vibrant cultural and recreational centre. To revitalise the industrial landmark, PERI used the newly developed PERI UP Public Stair and other customised scaffolding solutions to provide safe, permanently installed visitor walkways that are optimally adapted to the historic fabric of the building. In this way, PERI is making a significant contribution to the preservation of the building's industrial charm whilst improving visitor convenience. read more28.07.2025 • Revenue increased by 7% to €3.4 billion • Adjusted EBITDA €176 million, reflecting a margin of 5.2% (H1 2024: adjusted EBITDA €126 million, margin of 4.0%) • Net result increased 85% to €102 million, reflecting earnings per share of €0.39 (H1 2024: €0.20) read more  28.07.2025 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has launched a tender to select a General Contract Engineer (GCE), also known as a Delivery Partner, for the construction of its new airport. The company is seeking a contractor that will act as both Project Management Consultant (PMC) and Contract Engineer (Construction Manager), bringing expertise from greenfield airport projects abroad as well as large-scale investments within Poland. Tenders may be submitted until 20 October 2025. read more23.07.2025 Manitou Group, a worldwide reference in the material handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving sectors and Hangcha Group, a world-renowned industrial vehicle manufacturer, announce the signature of an agreement to create a joint venture, specialized in manufacturing and distributing lithium-ion batteries and located in France. read more
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