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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...

Gatwick airport’s £2.2 billion expansion secures approval for second runway

Gatwick Airport has received government approval for its £2.2 billion expansion project, marking one of the UK’s most significant aviation developments in recent years. The decision, announced by Tra...

HS2 Accelerator Expands to Boost Value, Safety, and Productivity

HS2 Ltd has launched the eighth round of its Innovation Accelerator programme, aiming to support the reset of Britain’s largest infrastructure project. The initiative, run in partnership with Connect...

Panama Canal Advances Plans for LPG Pipeline and Port Terminals

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced the start of a competitive process to design, build, and operate a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline across the isthmus. The pipeline, expected...

Offshore Wind in Turmoil: The Halt of Revolution Wind

In late August 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior ordered a stop to construction on the Revolution Wind offshore project, located 24 km south of Rhode Island. The £1.1bn ($1.5bn) scheme was de...

Magnetic Propulsion Technology to be Trialed for Port Cargo

A new pilot project is set to evaluate an autonomous magnetic rail system for freight movement at a major port in Gujarat, India. The initiative involves constructing a 750-meter test track to assess...

Nepal’s First Highway Tunnel Nears Completion: The Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Project

The Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola tunnel, Nepal’s first highway tunnel, is scheduled to open in January 2026. Project chief Saujanya Nepal confirmed that construction has reached its final stage, with only sl...

Europe’s Largest Timber Development Breaks Ground in Stockholm

As part of an initiative to align urban development with environmental priorities, Sweden has initiated the world’s largest wooden city in the Sickla district of Stockholm. Known as Stockholm Wood Ci...

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