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Circular Hub

The Circular Hub

An ephemeral exhibition testing Circularity for Workplace The journey to create a space testing Circularity for the Workplace Design Show started with a simple challenge: How do you design an exhibition space using circular thinking instead of a linear approach? The result was The Circular Hub, designed by MCM Architecture and Future Works, both B Corps, in partnership with Nested Living, a regenerative design studio. Acknowledging that exhibitions are temporary

Leica

Leica Geosystems expands 3D machine control compatibility options for Caterpillar Next Gen Wheeled Excavators

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced the expansion of its offerings to deliver advanced aftermarket 3D machine control solutions for Caterpillar’s Next Gen Wheeled Excavators. After the successful 2023

Best in Workplace Design Recognised in 2026 Workspace Design Awards Shortlist

News·Press Releases

The 2026 edition of Workspace Design Show has officially revealed the shortlisted projects for its newly launched Workspace Design Awards, recognising

Jacobs Leads Data Center Project for Hut 8 in Louisiana

Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been appointed by Hut 8 (NASDAQ: HUT), a leading energy infrastructure platform, to deliver Engineering, Procurement and

Topics

Modular Passive House Retrofit System Simplifies Upgrades

Modular Passive House Retrofit System Simplifies Upgrades

Webuild Hyundai E&C Infrastructure Partnership Details

Webuild Hyundai E&C Infrastructure Partnership Details

Skanska Texas A&M Biology Building Project Details

Skanska Texas A&M Biology Building Project Details

Volvo CE Rokbak Closure: What You Need to Know

Volvo CE Rokbak Closure: What You Need to Know

Brisbane 2032 Olympics Construction: What to Expect

Brisbane 2032 Olympics Construction: What to Expect

High Desert Museum Expansion: A New Era Begins

High Desert Museum Expansion: A New Era Begins

AECOM SHIELD Contract Award: Key Details Revealed

AECOM SHIELD Contract Award: Key Details Revealed

Jacobs Climate Resilience Awards: A New Standard

Jacobs Climate Resilience Awards: A New Standard

Articles

Agtek

AGTEK introduces Reveal Transform: AI‑powered data preparation for faster, smarter takeoff and production tracking

AGTEK, part of Hexagon, today announced Reveal Transform, a new AI module that simplifies and accelerates how contractors convert plan sets into actionable digital data. Built specifically for the heavy construction industry, Reveal Transform uses AI‑assisted automation to reconstruct PDF

Luxary

How to Evaluate Whether a Bellevue Luxury Home Is Worth the Asking Price?

Luxury homes in Bellevue can impress with sparkling views, custom architecture, and high-end finishes. Yet even the most remarkable property must justify its price. A Bellevue luxury home is worth the asking price only if its location, features, and long-term

Project Plan

Best Project Planning Tools for Construction Teams in 2026

A site superintendent stands in a job trailer at 7 AM. The whiteboard behind him shows a schedule that’s already three weeks out of date. The steel delivery just got pushed back two weeks. The electrical subcontractor is double-booked across

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Dow Study Bridges Knowledge Gap in Blue Light Aging of LED Lens Clusters

Dow announced the results of a new study that evaluated the aging performance of commercially available lens clusters in LED lighting. The study examined blue light photothermal aging of both silicone and thermoplastic optics made of polycarbonate (PC), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and high-temperature

Events

Home Build

Home and Building Expo + Urban October

HOME AND BUILDING EXPO co-located with URBAN OCTOBER is Sultanate of Oman’s premier bespoke B2B and B2C Event to be held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat. Enhanced by the region’s booming real

Mosbuild Event 2026

MosBuild

MosBuild is the largest international building and interiors show in Russia, CIS, and Eastern Europe.Every year, over 1,300 Russian and international companies present a full range of products and solutions for the construction, finishing and decoration of buildings

ACHEMA Middle East

ACHEMA Middle East

Accelerating Process Innovation ACHEMA Middle East is the region’s most ambitious platform for industrial transformation – where innovation meets execution and the global process industries connect with Vision 2030 opportunities. Proudly under

SNIC 2025

Bauma CHINA 2026

As the leading international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, and construction vehicles in Asia, bauma CHINA 2026 will take place from November 24 to 27, 2026 at

Latest

Modular Passive House Retrofit System Simplifies Upgrades

Modular Passive House Retrofit System Simplifies Upgrades

A new modular Passive House retrofit system developed by CO Adaptive aims to make high-performance building upgrades faster, cheaper and more accessible. The system, called “The Block,” is designed to simplify energy-efficient

Webuild Hyundai E&C Infrastructure Partnership Details

Webuild Hyundai E&C Infrastructure Partnership Details

Webuild has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) to collaborate on major global infrastructure projects, strengthening cooperation between two major international construction groups. The agreement

Skanska Texas A&M Biology Building Project Details

Skanska Texas A&M Biology Building Project Details

Skanska has secured a $165 million contract to construct a new biology building at Texas A&M University, marking a significant expansion of the university’s life sciences research and education facilities. The project

Volvo CE Rokbak Closure: What You Need to Know

Volvo CE Rokbak Closure: What You Need to Know

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced plans to close its Rokbak articulated hauler business, citing unsustainable operating conditions. The decision marks a significant shift in the company’s strategy within the heavy

Brisbane 2032 Olympics Construction: What to Expect

Brisbane 2032 Olympics Construction: What to Expect

Senior leaders from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have visited Brisbane to review preparations for the 2032 Summer Olympics and 2032 Summer Paralympics, highlighting the major construction effort required ahead of

High Desert Museum Expansion: A New Era Begins

High Desert Museum Expansion: A New Era Begins

Construction has officially begun on a $40 million expansion of the High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, marking a major milestone for the cultural institution as it expands its capacity for exhibitions,

AECOM SHIELD Contract Award: Key Details Revealed

AECOM SHIELD Contract Award: Key Details Revealed

Dallas, March 19, 2026 — AECOM has been awarded a position on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) contract, a landmark program with a ceiling value

Jacobs Climate Resilience Awards: A New Standard

Jacobs Climate Resilience Awards: A New Standard

Turner Construction Company has officially begun site work on the $224 million Northern Chautauqua Hospital project in Fredonia, New York, marking a major step toward expanding healthcare access across Western New York.

Northern Chautauqua Hospital Project: A New Vision

Northern Chautauqua Hospital Project: A New Vision

Turner Construction Company has officially begun site work on the $224 million Northern Chautauqua Hospital project in Fredonia, New York, marking a major step toward expanding healthcare access across Western New York.

Wavelogix Federal Grant Boosts Concrete Technology

Wavelogix Federal Grant Boosts Concrete Technology

West Lafayette, IN – Wavelogix, a Purdue University-supported startup specializing in IoT-enabled concrete strength sensors, has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to refine and scale its innovative technology. The funding comes

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Expansion Project Update

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Expansion Project Update

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania — March 2026 — Turner Construction Company has moved into the vertical construction phase of the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center expansion, marking a major milestone in the $900 million

$3B Kentucky Data Center: A Sustainable Future

$3B Kentucky Data Center: A Sustainable Future

Terawulf, a leading player in sustainable blockchain infrastructure, has selected Fluor Corporation to manage the preconstruction phase of its planned $3 billion Kentucky data center. The project represents a major investment in

Georgia advances a $4.6B SR400 P3 infrastructure project

Georgia advances a $4.6B SR400 P3 infrastructure project

Georgia is moving forward with a major public-private partnership (P3) project to modernize State Route 400 (SR400), with an estimated investment of $4.6 billion. The initiative aims to improve traffic flow, enhance

Tipping Point East Circular Construction Hub Opens

Tipping Point East Circular Construction Hub Opens

London, UK — March 2026 — A pioneering project in sustainable construction is set to transform how building materials are reused in the UK, as Tipping Point East prepares to open the

VINCI STEP Fusion Energy Project UK Overview

VINCI STEP Fusion Energy Project UK Overview

Nottinghamshire, UK — March 2026 — VINCI, through its subsidiary VINCI Construction, has secured a £200 million design-build contract for a major fusion energy project in the United Kingdom, marking a significant

Global Green Cement Market 2032: Trends and Growth

Global Green Cement Market 2032: Trends and Growth

March 2026 — The global construction sector is witnessing a major shift toward sustainability, with the green cement market expected to reach $82.3 billion by 2032, driven by increasing adoption of eco-friendly

WorldGBC C40 Partnership Climate Buildings Explained

WorldGBC C40 Partnership Climate Buildings Explained

Sustainable Construction

The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating city-led climate action in the built environment, with a strong focus

Grupo Habita Boutique Hotels Transforming Travel

Grupo Habita Boutique Hotels Transforming Travel

After 25 years of redefining hospitality in Mexico, Carlos Couturier, co-founder of Grupo Habita, is reflecting on how the company helped shape the country’s modern boutique hotel scene while influencing global hospitality

Lefferts Manor House Low Resolution Design Insights

Lefferts Manor House Low Resolution Design Insights

A historic townhouse in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, New York City, has been thoughtfully reimagined by Abruzzo Bodziak Architects, blending minimalist design principles with the historic character of the neighborhood. Located on a

ICON Titan 3D Printing Construction System Overview

ICON Titan 3D Printing Construction System Overview

Texas-based construction technology company ICON has announced the commercial rollout of its Titan 3D-printing construction system, a next-generation robotic platform designed to transform how homes and buildings are constructed. The company describes

DTL2e Tunnel Works Singapore: A Complete Overview

DTL2e Tunnel Works Singapore: A Complete Overview

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a $154 million civil engineering contract for tunnel construction as part of the Downtown Line 2 Extension (DTL2e) project, marking a major milestone in Singapore’s