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From AI to infrastructure: Construction’s expanding role in data centers

Data center construction emerged as one of the strongest sectors in an otherwise uneven construction market during 2025, and momentum is accelerating into 2026. Driven by rapid adoption of artificial...

Heathrow Airport commits £1.3bn to major terminal and operational upgrades in 2026

Heathrow Airport has confirmed a £1.3 billion capital investment programme for 2026, targeting terminal infrastructure, baggage handling, accessibility, and operational efficiency across the airport....

World’s tallest and fastest roller coaster opens at Saudi Arabia’s $1bn theme park

Saudi Arabia officially opened Six Flags Qiddiya City on 31 December 2025, marking the first Six Flags theme park outside North America. The US$1 billion development is the first operational componen...

Building a UEFA Category 4 stadium in Wrexham

Construction has formally commenced on the new Kop Stand at STōK Cae Ras, marking the transition from enabling works to full-scale structural delivery on one of Wrexham AFC’s most significant infrast...

World’s longest suspension bridge plan stalled as auditors flag procedural risks

Italy’s long-anticipated Messina Strait Bridge has encountered a significant procedural setback after the national Court of Auditors raised formal objections to the project’s implementation framework...

Scottish government extends £600m civil engineering framework

The Scottish Government has approved an extension of its flagship Civil Engineering Framework (Scotland), allowing it to remain in place for up to four additional years despite no construction packag...

VR, remote labs, and the future of civil engineering education

Civil engineering programs now treat virtual labs as essential. Students run structural tests, soil behavior analyses, and systems modeling from laptops with professional-grade tools. The rapid pivot...

Construction’s carbon footprint to double by 2050, study warns

A new global analysis published in Communications Earth & Environment warns that the construction sector’s carbon footprint has more than doubled since 1995, and, under current trends, is expecte...

Alaska flooding event spotlights risks in weather forecasting capacity

A powerful coastal storm struck southwestern Alaska, causing severe flooding in remote villages, prompting state officials to airlift residents from impacted communities. The storm surge overwhelmed...

Global construction loses $2.5 trillion amid rising uncertainty and delivery risks

A new global report by Currie & Brown has revealed that uncertainty in project delivery has erased approximately $2.5 trillion in projected construction activity over the past year. Drawing from...

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