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Construction Business News ME April 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:11:48 GMT

The April 2026 issue is built around two ideas that matter more than ever right now: the women running construction sites and boardrooms across this region, and the MEP engineers keeping every building in it alive Women in Construction are not arriving as …

Inova Payroll and Titan Wizards Partner to Elevate Operations for Home Service Companies

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:45:00 GMT

New partnership connects payroll, HR, and ServiceTitan expertise to help contractors improve efficiency and manage operations more effectively. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inova Payroll, LLC, a leading …

Best Retaining Wall Builders in Sydney

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:00:30 GMT

After reviewing Sydney's leading retaining wall contractors, Sydney Pro Retaining Walls (sydneyproretainingwalls.com.au) is the best retaining wall builder in Sydney, Australia. They offer premium craftsmanship, full-service solutions, transparent …

Almal Hits 23% Completion At Sold-Out Al Marjan Island Development

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:11:07 GMT

Almal’s The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences on track for 2027 handover Almal Real Estate Development, a Dubai-based, award-winning investment and real estate development company, today announced that construction is already 23% completed …

Anchored In Vision: Naguib Sawiris, CEO of ORA Developers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:11:01 GMT

Naguib Sawiris, CEO of ORA Developers, highlights how the UAE’s strong foundations, forward-looking leadership, and business-friendly environment continue to strengthen confidence in the country and support long-term developments such as BAYN While country …

Five New Projects Boost KEZAD’s Industrial Growth with AED 147M Investment

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:10:59 GMT

Abu Dhabi’s industrial landscape continues to expand Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, one of the region’s largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has announced the attraction of five new industrial and logistics …

RAK’s Largest Private Developer, BNW Developments, Debuts In Dubai

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:11:03 GMT

BNW Developments, Ras Al Khaimah’s largest private developer, makes its Dubai debut with the launch of Orvessa Residences by Michel Adam BNW Developments strides into Dubai’s real estate market with the launch of Orvessa Residences by Michel Adam. As the …

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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:18:06 GMT

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Dubai’s RTA Awards Contract for Three Integrated Truck Rest Areas Spanning 210,000 sq m

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:11:06 GMT

The initiative aligns with Dubai’s broader transport strategy to create safer, more efficient corridors for the logistics and freight sector Strategically located along key logistics corridors, the three facilities have been selected based on technical …

How Circus Krone Reinvents Tradition on Tour with Bobcat

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:11:15 GMT

Founded in 1905, Circus Krone isn’t just a circus—it’s a moving institution When the largest circus in the world goes on tour, ‘standard’ solutions are no longer enough. The legendary Circus Krone, founded in 1905, is not only one of the largest but also …

Proposed fire safety rules could ‘spell the end for timber towers’

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:12:39 GMT

The consultation on changes to Approved Document B (ADB) was opened by the Health and Safety Executive on 25 March, and sets out new guidance for the construction of buildings taller than 11m that seemingly prohibits timber from being used as either a load …

Fosters’ national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II unanimously approved

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:35:30 GMT

Full screen in popup The memorial's main entrance at Birdcage Walk, among images included in the scheme's planning application Foster + Partners’ winning proposal for a national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II has been unanimously approved by …

Developers announce JV with plans for 8,500-homes in Hertfordshire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:35:24 GMT

Housing developers Places for People and Barratt Redrow have announced a joint venture with plans to build an 8,500-home new town in Hertfordshire. The partnership said it will create six interconnected villages on the outskirts of Gilston, on the northern …

Timeline Design + Build Hosts Private Framing-Stage Open House for Contemporary Custom Home in Los Altos

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:01:51 GMT

SARATOGA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Los Altos, CA — Timeline Design + Build, a leading design-build firm in Silicon Valley, recently hosted a private, multi-session open house at one of its contemporary custom home …

Construction activity collapses in wake of Iran war, new data shows

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:13:48 GMT

The firm’s data release for the first three months of 2026 reveals a 17 per cent drop in projects starting on-site compared with the last three months of 2025. The numbers are also 18 per cent lower than this time last year. Residential construction starts …

AHMM submits plans to transform London Met’s Calcutta House

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:12:00 GMT

Calcutta House was built in 1909 as a tea warehouse for Brooke Bond in Aldgate, east London. London Met took it over in 2016. The university is due to vacate the building this summer. The AJ100 practice has proposed adding a ‘light’ rooftop extension to …

Kengo Kuma wins contest to design National Gallery’s new wing

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:12:18 GMT

The scheme will be part of the gallery’s £750 million future development programme. Working with BDP and MICA, the practice behind the V&A Dundee won the high-profile job ahead of Italy’s Renzo Piano, Foster + Partners, a joint bid by Farshid Moussavi …

Design team sought for Northwestern University engineering research building in US

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:14:40 GMT

Foster + Partners’ Queen Elizabeth II Memorial wins unanimous approval

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:11:54 GMT

The memorial, which includes a stainless-steel and cast-glass bridge, sculptures, landscaping and new furniture in St James’s Park, was unanimously backed by the council’s planning committee last night (7 April). This was despite objections from residents …

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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:30:21 GMT

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UK practice on winning team for Budapest railway yard regeneration

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:16:23 GMT

The contest sought a multidisciplinary team to draw up a scheme to regenerate an abandoned 86ha railway yard in the Hungarian capital. The site was recently acquired by the Budapest Metropolitan Municipality. The winning submission was led by French …

Carter Gregson Gray gets go-ahead for Canada Water footbridge

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:15:49 GMT

The London-based practice is working with Art Invest Real Estate (AIRE), the developer behind the Dockside Canada Water commercial quarter, as well as bridge engineer and fabricator Cake Industries, to create a new crossing over the 5.8m-wide Albion …

Khan Bonshek updates World Expo 1981 Pyramid House in Milton Keynes

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:15:03 GMT

Pyramid House, originally designed by Wigley Fox, was one of 36 landmark homes built by Milton Keynes Development Corporation during the Homeworld Expo of 1981, and required updating to make it more energy efficient. Homeworld 81 was an open-air housing …

Why aren’t there more influencer architects?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:12:10 GMT

We all live in the social media era. It feels like it started relatively recently, until we realise that Instagram was founded in 2010, 16 years ago. Becoming an influencer is now a recognisable career path and they play a significant role in the public’s …

McCann’s Roofing Named 2026 GAF President’s Club Award Winner - One of Oklahoma’s Elite Roofing Companies

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

McCann’s Roofing Named 2026 GAF President’s Club Winner - One of Oklahoma’s top elite contractors. Proud Readers’ Choice finalist, FORTIFIED Roof installer EDMOND, OK, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McCann’s Roofing and …

CCOHS urging workplaces to observe moment of silence for Day of Mourning

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:56:02 GMT

HAMILTON, ONT. – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is asking and reminding all workplaces to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. on April 28 in memory of those who have lost their lives or suffered an injury or illness due …

Los Angeles to open subway extension May 8

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:11:12 GMT

Dive Brief: The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will open a 3.92-mile extension of its D Line subway on May 8. The route, which begins at Los Angeles Union Station in downtown LA, will add three stations and terminate at La …

Global Coated Glass Market Led by North America; Saint-Gobain, AGC, Guardian Expand Capacity

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:38:09 GMT

Coated Glass Market is segmented by Coating (Low-E, Solar Control, Mirror/Others), End Use (Building and Construction, Automotive, Electronics/Others) ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Fact.MR …

Cities’ moves to rename Chavez landmarks can be complex and costly

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:11:27 GMT

Cities nationwide are moving quickly to remove Cesar Chavez’s name from buildings, parks and streets following allegations of sexual misconduct by the labor-rights leader. But while initial votes and proclamations have come swiftly, the reality of …

Trump budget proposal once again targets affordable housing, homeless assistance

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:11:20 GMT

Dive Brief: The Trump administration is once again asking Congress to eliminate spending within the Department of Housing and Urban Development, reducing the agency’s discretionary budget for fiscal 2027 by 13% to $73.5 billion. The budget proposal …

Walnut Tower: What you need to know about progress on the 33-story residential high-rise

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:32:28 GMT

… 2025 and weather-related impacts, the building construction itself is on schedule. Big …

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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:35:24 GMT

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Designing for tomorrow means delivering beyond compliance today

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:35:37 GMT

While current housing specifications aim for code compliance, the future demands designs that go beyond baseline standards. As the climate changes, populations grow, and homeowners become increasingly conscious of environmental performance, the challenge …

Now is the time to take stock of architecture’s economic position

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:35:19 GMT

We speak frequently in architecture about how poorly remunerated the work is. We speak of missing fee scales, a race to the bottom, undercutting, reduced demand, and being undervalued. In light of the renewed RIBA agendas around fees and protection of …

Governor proposes cuts to North Dakota budget to prevent ‘slow burning storm’

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:18:19 GMT

… a freeze on new employees and building construction with largest cuts planned for …

Hawaii Building Expert Lance Luke Introduces Consumer Protection Initiative Following Recent Floods

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:07:13 GMT

Lance Luke warns Hawaii homeowners to avoid unlicensed contractors after recent floods and offers free recovery guides to ensure a safe rebuild. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following significant flooding …

Fluoropolymer Coating Market to Reach USD 12.21B by 2036; Daikin, Akzo Nobel, PPG, Chemours, Arkema, Solvay, HaloPolymer

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:09:45 GMT

Fluoropolymer Coating Market is segmented by Product (PTFE Coatings, PVDF Coatings, FEP Coatings, ETFE), End User and Region. Forecast for 2026 to 2036. ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Fact.MR’s …

Roger A. Hendrickson

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:52:51 GMT

… Union #563 in commercial building construction. His contributions included the Litchfield Courthouse …

Infrastructure spending slumps in December

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:00:09 GMT

… well as payments made for building construction.</p…

ND Governor aims to narrow gap in general fund spending, revenue in upcoming budget

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:26:48 GMT

… additional full-time positions or building construction projects, but there could be …

Anchorage General Election: Assembly Remains Left of Center

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:43:47 GMT

The Municipality of Anchorage held its General Election yesterday, April 7, 2026. Despite conservatives’ efforts to flip the Assembly and position Anchorage right-of-center, the unofficial results show only two conservative candidates won their races: …

School District of Holmen passes 2026 Operational Referendum

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:59:36 GMT

… is not going towards new building construction. "By supporting this referendum …

Baker Hughes to supply three gas compression units for major natural gas pipeline in Argentina

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:08:13 GMT

Baker Hughes announced today that it has secured a strategic order from San Matias Pipeline S.A. to supply three gas compression units for a major natural gas pipeline project in Argentina. The order consists of three NovaLT™16 gas turbines equipped with …

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Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:08:33 GMT

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Abuja building collapse: Wike orders owner’s arrest, revokes land allocation

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:30:34 GMT

… approvals before embarking on any building construction. “We have always said that …

One week left to leave feedback on Cadent’s H2East Pipeline: Humber to Nottinghamshire

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:02:44 GMT

Over the past five weeks, Cadent has?been consulting on its proposals to?construct,?operate?and maintain an underground hydrogen?pipeline?from the Humber, through Lincolnshire into Nottinghamshire.?? The H2East Pipeline: Humber to Nottinghamshire will play …

Armstrong presents budget guidelines, calls for closing gap between ongoing revenues, expenses

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:15:00 GMT

… full-time positions or new building construction projects will be granted without …

Deconstruction + Reuse organizers make call for presentations

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:27:30 GMT