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Senegal is building a $2 billion futuristic city

Senegalese leaders have long dreamed of building a new urban center amid mounting congestion and overcrowding in the capital city of Dakar. With a...

Middle East hotel sector heats up in 2018

Growth in the hotels sector in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) shows little sign of abating – or even taking a breath – according...

Moscow’s New Supertall Skyscraper Approved for Construction

Moscow officials have approved a new supertall building that will become the city's tallest skyscraper. Rising 404 meters (1,325 feet) in height as part...

Vietnam: Resolution to improve construction investment

The Government of Vietnam has issued a resolution assigning major tasks for ministries and local authorities and asking them to identify solutions to obstacles...

Large mixed-use development site sold in Port Washington, clearing way for construction start

A large mixed-use development site in Port Washington has been sold, clearing the way for construction to begin.The City of Port Washington sold the...

$5bn stadium, mixed-use park proposed for Chicago waterfront

Developer Sterling Bay has released new renderings of its proposed $5 billion Lincoln Yards mixed-use complex to be built along the North Branch of the...

Dubai Holding and Emmar announce Dubai Square mega-project

Dubai Holding and Emaar Properties have announced the launch of Dubai Square, a new retail metropolis in Dubai, UAE, that will “push the boundaries...

How to print a building: the science behind 3D printing in construction

It’s often claimed that 3D printing – known in the trade as “additive manufacturing” – will change the way we live. Most recently, a...

Dubai Municipality helps reduce construction costs by 12%

Dubai Municipality says new initiative allows contractors to take on more roles, removing the need for consultancy offices Dubai Municipality has said its new initiative...

Will property curbs put Singapore’s construction sector on shaky ground?

The local construction sector, which has been showing signs of bottoming out, could find itself on shaky ground again following the latest property cooling...