Plaza Hotel Closure Signals Major Restoration Effort in NYC
The Plaza Hotel in NYC will close in 2027 for a four-year facade restoration, impacting construction and hospitality sectors.
Construction Inclusion Week Highlights Pathways to Prosperity in Trades
Construction Inclusion Week 2026 emphasizes workforce development and lucrative career paths in construction trades, highlighting opportunities for young professionals.
Swiss Innovation: Bacteria-Driven Concrete Printing Emerges
Swiss researcher Karen Antorveza Paez develops a concrete-like material using bacteria, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional cement. This innovation could reduce carbon emissions and transform construction practices.
Strabag Secures $170M Contract for Vienna Hospital Expansion
Strabag secures a $170 million contract to develop a central emergency department at Klinik Favoriten in Vienna, emphasizing an integrated approach to construction and technical services.
Bangladesh's Green Field Factory Wins 2026 RIBA International Prize
Green Field Factory in Bangladesh wins the 2026 RIBA International Prize, showcasing innovative design that prioritizes employee wellbeing and sustainability. US AECM professionals can learn from its integration of passive design principles and dismantling of traditional workplace hierarchies.
CField's Lion Green Road Project Wins Prestigious Stirling Prize
CField Construction's Lion Green Road project wins the 2026 RIBA Stirling Prize, showcasing innovative and sustainable urban housing solutions.
Speller Metcalfe Breaks Ground on Trafford Sports Village
Speller Metcalfe has begun construction on the Move Partington sports village in Trafford, supported by significant funding. This project highlights the importance of sustainability and community engagement in modern construction.
Heidelberg Expands Recycling Operations in Manchester
Heidelberg Materials has expanded its Agecroft recycling site with a new wash plant and rail link, emphasizing sustainable construction practices. This investment aims to meet increasing demand for recycled aggregates and reduce carbon emissions.
Siemens and Skeleton Team Up on Cutting-Edge Data Center Power Solutions
Siemens partners with Skeleton Technologies to enhance data center power systems, aiming for improved energy efficiency and system reliability, with potential shifts to 800 V DC architectures.
