Scotland's builders begin return to work preparations

Contractors in Scotland begin site preparations for a gradual return to work. Firms will be allowed around 10 operatives and two supervisors to work laying out social distancing procedures on site..

AXA XL to launch digital construction platform

AXA XL's North America Construction insurance business is set to launch an integrated digital platform that monitors and aggregates data to help contractor clients manage risks.

Lootah invests in smart building technology as sustainable cost saving initiative for tenants and owners utilities

As part of its sustainable cost saving initiative, Lootah Real Estate Development, one of the region's leading real estate developers, has optimised a smart building technology to significantly...

SmartRent raises $60 million to manage connected buildings

SmartRent, which provides smart home automation for property owners, managers, developers, and residents, today announced that it has raised $60 million. CEO Lucas Haldeman said the funding will enable...

Balfour Beatty joint venture awarded HK$7.2 billion major tunnel project at Hong Kong International Airport

Balfour Beatty announces that its 50:50 joint venture, Gammon Construction, has been awarded a HK$7.2 billion contract to deliver tunnels and associated works for an automatic people mover and baggage...

Henley Construct lands £12m Croydon housing contract

Henley Construct has landed the contract to deliver 60 affordable homes for PA Housing on the site of a former office building in Croydon. Demolition works are due to start imminently on the £12m scheme by specialist...

GE to Sell Lighting Business to Savant Systems, Inc.

GE announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Lighting business to Savant Systems, Inc., an industry leader in the professional smart home space. Financial details of the transaction...

Rescheduled Wire & Cable Guangzhou confirms new dates in November

the organisers of Wire and Cable Guangzhou, the largest event of its kind in South China, have secured new dates for the 2020 edition. The fair, which was orignially scheduled in May...