Joe Quirke

1 week ago | globalconstructionreview.com | Joe Quirke

The plant will be able to make 20 of its Z4 planes a month when it reaches full capacity in the late 2030s. The Z4 is an “all-wing” plane with a shape reminiscent of a manta ray, with two jet engines at the back. The company claims its more efficient aerodynamics will cut fuel consumption in half. So far, it has signed purchase agreements with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, and says it is working with 14 airlines to make sure the Z4 fits today’s airport infrastructure.

1 week ago | globalconstructionreview.com | Joe Quirke

The move was announced by Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Security Council. He said 5,000 construction workers would rebuild infrastructure and 1,000 combat engineers would clear mines. Shoigu said: “This is fraternal assistance from the Korean people and leader Kim Jong Un to our country.”Thousands of North Korean labourers have already been sent west to alleviate labour shortages on Russia’s construction sites.

1 week ago | globalconstructionreview.com | Joe Quirke

Five deaths occurred in three incidents. The first was in 2020, when an employee died after being electrocuted; in 2022, a crane collapsed, killing three workers; and in 2023, a worker died in a fall. Authorities held several rounds of interviews with the company and Hong Kong’s Contractors Registration Committee, after which they said they were not satisfied that Aggressive was “competent and capable in site supervision and safety management”.

1 week ago | globalconstructionreview.com | Joe Quirke

A sketch of the stadiumTurner Construction has won a contract to build a 12,000-seat stadium for Californian football team Republic FC in downtown Sacramento. It may later be expanded to 15,000. Groundbreaking is set for late summer, with completion expected in 2027. The Sacramento Bee reported that the stadium was part of a $321m district, including a hotel, another entertainment venue and shops. Subscribe here to get stories about construction around the world in your inbox three times a week

1 week ago | globalconstructionreview.com | Joe Quirke

Populous worked alongside Malaysian practice Hijjas Architects + Planners on a design that mixes a modern stadium vibe with traditional Malaysian features. The 45,000 capacity stadium will mirror the original’s silhouette and curved roof and will meet FIFA’s standards for international football.