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Coal India to spend $3bn on renewables after hydrogen deal

2 days ago | globalconstructionreview.com | David Rogers

The state-owned mining company plans to invest nearly $3bn developing solar and wind capacity after signing a power purchase agreement with Hyderabad-based zero-carbon chemical company, AM Green. AM Green said the generating sites would be split between northern and southern India. “While the solar power capacity would be to the tune of 2.5GW to 3GW, wind is expected to account between 1.5GW and 2GW,” it said.
Sany to invest $1.5bn in overseas sales drive after IPO

2 days ago | globalconstructionreview.com | David Rogers

The company hopes to raise $1.5bn by listing on Hong Kong’s stock exchange. It’s already listed on Shanghai’s. The plan was announced in February, and is a step in a diversified finance plan formulated back in 2022. It will use the money to expand its sales network in Asia, South America and Africa – regions with high demand for infrastructure. Sany Group vice-president Jiang Qingbin told the Post that the goal was to double overseas revenue from $7bn to $14bn by 2028.
Mammoet lifts New York’s Portal Bridge replacement into position

5 days ago | globalconstructionreview.com | David Rogers

Dutch heavy lift specialist Mammoet has completed a tricky operation to replace a century-old rail bridge over the Hackensack River in the New York metropolitan area. The company worked with contractors Skanska, Indiana-based Traylor, and local company Carver Marine to get three large sections of the new Portal North Bridge down the river and lifted into place.
Turner to invest $5m in mental health improvement

5 days ago | globalconstructionreview.com | David Rogers

US contractor Turner Construction will invest $5m in the mental health of its 13,000 workers. The company says the programme, run in association with its charitable foundation, will last five years and cover around 1,000 projects. Turner said mental health was as important as physical safety. The initiative comes at a time when more and more workers are needed to meet market demand.
EDF launches legal battle over $18bn Czech nuclear award

1 week ago | globalconstructionreview.com | David Rogers

Reacting to a lawsuit filed by France’s EDF, a Czech court has prevented national utility CEZ from signing an $18bn contract today with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) to build two 1GW units at the Dukovany nuclear power plant, Czech news site E15 reports. Last July, CEZ chose a consortium made up of KHNP, Doosan Enerbility and Daewoo E&C, to build the new units over rival offers from France’s EDF and US engineer Westinghouse.
Does the UK have the skills for a retrofit revolution?

1 week ago | globalconstructionreview.com | Nadine Buddoo

Experts join the 21CC podcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing construction employers in the retrofit market. The UK’s ambitious target to reach net zero by 2050 requires significant change across the construction industry. The retrofit of historic building stock will play a major role in helping to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon. But will a chronic and growing skills shortage hinder the retrofit revolution?
Modi lays foundation stone for delayed state capital, again

1 week ago | globalconstructionreview.com | David Rogers

Ten years after laying the foundation stone for “Amaravati”, the Foster-masterplanned new capital city for the state of Andhra Pradesh, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi did it again on Friday. The first time was in October 2015, when the 217 sq km greenfield project was first officially launched. But the project has been stalled since 2019, with high court judges and other civil servants working in temporary buildings.
Case introduces new products in India

1 week ago | globalconstructionreview.com | Joe Quirke

Case will manufacture the 952 NX and 450 NX vibratory compactors, plus an enhanced 1107 NX compactor. New versions of the 770 NX, 770 NX Magnum and 851 NX loader backhoe models will be created. The backhoe loaders and 1107 NX compactor will be equipped with an advanced FPT F28 engine and able to meet emission rules with a reduced environmental impact and improved fuel efficiency.
California turns to AI to speed up wildfire reconstruction

1 week ago | globalconstructionreview.com | David Rogers

The state plans to use AI to speed up approvals to help the city and county build back faster. Software company Archistar is giving the app free to officials and those submitting planning applications. The initiative is a partnership between the state and philanthropic partners including LA Rises and Steadfast LA, with contributions from Autodesk and Amazon. The app uses computer vision, machine learning and automated rules to check designs against local zoning and building codes.
Construction begins on Belgium’s €7bn energy island

1 week ago | globalconstructionreview.com | David Rogers

Elia said it took precise planning to position the 22,000-tonne blocks, each of which are 58m long, 28m wide and up to 32m high. The caissons were constructed in the port of Vlissingen and each were towed by four tugs some 100km across the Western Scheldt and the North Seas. They were sunk on location, and work is now underway on filling them with sand ballast and reinforcing them with rubble. The installation process took about 24 hours to complete. Elia called the operation a milestone.