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
Housing
The Queensland Government's Crisafulli Government has made significant strides in delivering social housing for remote and discrete First Nations communities, with a commitment to building a place to call home for more Indigenous Queenslanders. The Government has invested $242.2 million in new social housing, residential land lots,
Housing
Zhangpu County in Fuzhou has approved the conversion of 0.0283 hectares of agricultural land into construction land for rural residential purposes. The approval, issued in response to a township's request, specified the conversion of land in Daping and Mayuan villages. The county's decision requires the
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Civil Construction Contract Services market is expected to reach $216.9 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2024 to 2034. The market is driven by large-scale infrastructure initiatives in North America, Asia, and Europe, which aim to stimulate economic recovery, support urbanization, and transition
Housing
Hepsor Jugla SIA, a subsidiary of Hepsor AS Group, has initiated the construction of the first phase of the Zala Jugla residential development project in Riga, Latvia. Located at Braila iela 23, Jugla, Riga, the project involves the construction of two apartment buildings with a total of 70 new homes
Housing
Malaysia's construction industry is set to experience significant growth in 2025, driven by the building sector, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company. The industry is expected to expand 9.6% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2025, with the building sector being the primary driver of this growth. Within the
Housing
Cocoa farmers in Agona Otsenkorang, Ghana are rejoicing over a new affordable housing initiative launched by Priority View Homes, a construction firm based in Accra. The project aims to provide decent housing to farmers, allowing them to live comfortably and focus on their cocoa farming activities. The initiative has been
Housing
The 3D printing in construction market is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by its ability to revolutionize the way we design, build, and inhabit our spaces. This innovative technology offers unparalleled design freedom, increased efficiency, reduced waste, and a more sustainable approach to construction. The market is witnessing a notable
Housing
In a bid to enhance the high-quality development of urban and rural areas, Heilongjiang Province's Harbin city held its largest construction recruitment event in recent years, the 2025 "Lilac Talent Week". This event aimed to attract highly skilled professionals to stay in Harbin, pursuing careers and
Infrastructure (Economics)
Concessions will be a crucial tool for modernizing Bulgaria's infrastructure, stated Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov at the "Perspectives, Challenges and Vision for the Development of the Construction Sector" roundtable. Karadjov emphasized the need for Bulgaria to accelerate key infrastructure
Economic development
The construction market is experiencing a significant shift towards sustainable practices and the adoption of advanced technologies, driven by the growing demand for housing, commercial spaces, and infrastructure. The market size is valued at USD 13.4 trillion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 20.6 trillion by
Economic development
The India building construction market has been steadily growing, driven by expanding infrastructure development, increasing urbanization, and sustained government investment in housing and public amenities. The market was valued at USD 210 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 366 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual
