Infrastructure

VINCI Construction is set to broaden its presence in Latin America’s specialist geotechnical sector through the planned acquisition of Grupo TDM’s geosynthetics division in Peru. The agreement has been signed by Geoquest, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, covering operations...

For decades, structural engineering has relied heavily on prescriptive design methods. Building codes and standards established minimum requirements for materials, dimensions, and construction practices, providing engineers with a framework for ensuring safety and compliance. While these approaches remain fundamental...

The IGBC Green Hospitality Summit 2026 brought together key stakeholders from India’s hospitality, infrastructure and sustainability sectors in Kolkata to discuss pathways for building a greener and more resilient tourism ecosystem. Organized by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC),...

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has initiated the procurement process for a £120 billion construction framework intended to facilitate public sector building and engineering initiatives across the UK over an eight-year period. Running from January 2027 to January 2035,...

This analysis explores the transformative role of low carbon concrete in vertical urban development, highlighting how innovative binders and carbon mineralization are reducing the environmental footprint of skyscrapers while maintaining structural integrity.

This exploration into bio based construction materials highlights the transition from synthetic building components to renewable, carbon-storing alternatives like mass timber and hempcrete in large-scale modern architecture.

This analysis examines the essential role of net zero retrofits in urban decarbonization, focusing on fabric-first strategies, the electrification of heating systems, and the integration of renewable energy into our existing building stock.