Construction contracts
The skies over Gaza have grown relatively quiet following two years of unrelenting destruction, but the looming challenge of rebuilding the war-torn metropolis on the Gaza Strip remains daunting. With an estimated $70 billion in required reconstruction costs, the project will require a coalition of Arab states, international donors, and
Construction industry
The Ontario government appears to be dialing back its ambitious goal of building 1.5 million homes over 10 years, despite a severe housing shortage in the province. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack has tabled legislation aimed at streamlining the approval process for developers, allowing them to build
Pollution control
A comprehensive campaign to address pollution mitigation measures is underway in Delhi, with 33 field teams inspecting 185 construction sites so far. The Delhi government, led by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, is taking stringent measures to improve the national capital's air quality. A crucial decision was taken
Pollution control
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the authorities to submit a list of ongoing projects violating environmental norms in Noida and Greater Noida. The tribunal is closely monitoring compliance by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA). The NGT has also
Pollution control
The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has identified 17 air pollution "hot spots" across Noida and Ghaziabad, which will be the focus of intensive mitigation efforts under this winter's action plan. The hot spots, 10 in Noida and 7 in Ghaziabad, are persistently choked by
Pollution control
The construction industry is shifting towards more sustainable practices, with nearly 40% of carbon emissions coming from this sector. Saint-Gobain, a leading provider of materials and services for construction and industrial markets, is at the forefront of this change. In its latest podcast, "P...for PAAS", the company
Pollution control
A new study published in the Energy and Buildings journal explores the challenges and strategies for achieving net-zero emissions in China's building sector, which accounts for a significant proportion of the country's carbon emissions. The research highlighted the importance of embodied carbon (EC) reduction technologies and
Housing
Spitfire Homes is set to expand its Ellenbrook development in Moreton-in-Marsh, with the next phase consisting of 63 homes. The new phase will introduce a mix of house types not seen in the development before, with all properties featuring energy-efficient air source heat pumps, underfloor heating, and electric vehicle charging
Associations
CRCC, a leading Chinese state-owned construction company, has secured four major prizes at the 2025 International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) Awards ceremony held in Belgrade, Serbia. These wins represent nearly half of the nine awards garnered by Chinese projects, highlighting China's dominance in the global tunnelling
Housing
The Hyde Group, a prominent UK-based housing organization, has announced the awarding of a £3bn main contractor framework to over 20 firms across the country. The framework, which spans seven lots and covers construction and refurbishment projects across the UK, is designed for the Group's own use but
Housing
The Beibei District of Chongqing Municipality has released a public notice regarding the extension of qualifications for two construction enterprises. According to the Regulations on the Administration of Construction Enterprise Qualifications, the Commission has reviewed applications from Chongqing Bo Chuang Construction Labor Service Co., Ltd. and other enterprises. The review
Associations
The President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Engr. Prof. Sadiq Z. Abubakar, has described quacks operating in the building and construction industry as "murderers" due to the potential harm they can cause. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Association of
