Infrastructure
The UK Housing Completions Reach Pre-Pandemic Proportions
World Construction Today - In the second quarter of 2022, 40,289 new residences with NHBC guarantees were built in the UK, an increase of 16% from the same time in 2021. The NHBC offers warranties to around 75% (+/-5%)...
Infrastructure
Developer Panattoni Aims To Invest Over $200mn In India
World Construction Today - US-based Panattoni will spend $200 million to create four industrial and logistics parks in India to address the increased need for storage space in key cities.
With its launch into India, Panattoni, a world leader in...
Infrastructure
Bangladesh Minister Cautions Against BRI Programme By China
World Construction Today - Bangladesh's finance minister has stated that given the difficulty of repaying loans due to global inflation, poor nations should think twice before implementing China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) development programme.
AHM Mustafa Kama made his...
Infrastructure
New Standards Aim To De-Risk Offsite Manufacturing In The UK
World Construction Today - The Construction Innovation Hub (CIH) has introduced a new quality assurance framework outlining best practises for producing off-site products and platform systems. The Construction Product Quality Planning (CPQP) framework outlines a five-phase approach from product...
Infrastructure
Building Managers Can Cut Costs By Following Six Measures
World Construction Today - There are certain actions owners and operators of large commercial buildings may take to enhance impact on the environment, decrease carbon emissions, and save money on energy as Australia advances promises to net zero emissions....
Infrastructure
The UAE Intends To Invest US$23 Billion On Infrastructure
World Construction Today - The United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to some of the world's tallest structures and cutting-edge skylines, is at the forefront of developing contemporary skyscrapers for the future. Cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai continue to...
Infrastructure
Australian Builders React To Unprecedented Inflation Spike
World Construction Today - Since the Australian Bureau of Statistics began reporting the CPI in the June 1999 quarter, new home prices experienced their highest yearly increase. High levels of building construction output and continued labour and material shortages...
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