Keywords: Construction


Tunnel collapse at Indian hydropower project kills at least nine, rescue efforts continue

At least nine people have died and 15 remain missing after a tunnel under construction collapsed at a hydroelectric project in the northern Indian state of Sikkim, prompting an extensive rescue operation under hazardous conditions. The accident occurred on Monday at a construction site on the Teesta......

Portugal’s migrant restrictions raise concerns for construction sector amid housing shortage

Portugal’s tightening migration policies are creating uncertainty for the construction industry, with companies warning that restrictions on foreign workers could worsen labor shortages at a time when the country urgently needs more housing. The construction sector has relied heavily on migrant......

SRM reports lower second-quarter 2026 results as construction slowdown weighs on activity

Société de Réalisations Mécaniques (SRM) reported weaker financial indicators for the second quarter of 2026, impacted mainly by slower activity in its construction and public works division, while its industrial segment continued to show strong momentum. The Moroccan company......

UK economy records modest growth in May as services offset weakness in industry and construction

Britain's economy returned to modest growth in May, supported by continued expansion in the services sector despite weaker performances in manufacturing and construction, according to the latest official economic data. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that gross......

OFPPT and TGCC strengthen partnership to boost BTP skills development in Morocco

The construction sector in Morocco is set to benefit from a new strategic cooperation aimed at bridging the gap between professional training and industry requirements. The Office of Vocational Training and Employment Promotion (OFPPT) and the Travaux Généraux de Construction de Casablanca......

Manhattan streets evacuated after structural failure at renovated skyscraper

Several streets in central Manhattan were evacuated during Tuesday’s rush hour after structural problems were reported at a skyscraper undergoing renovation, prompting emergency crews and building inspectors to secure the area. The incident occurred at a 38-storey tower near Grand Central Terminal......

Morocco launches National Association of Civil Engineers to strengthen construction sector coordination

A new professional body representing civil engineers has officially been established in Morocco, marking a structured effort to better organize and coordinate stakeholders across the country’s rapidly evolving construction sector. The National Association of Civil Engineers (ANIC) was founded......

Philippe Geluck abandons Brussels Cat museum project amid rising construction costs

The Belgian cartoonist Philippe Geluck has officially abandoned his long-planned museum project dedicated to his iconic character The Cat, citing sharply rising construction costs and repeated delays that made the project financially unfeasible. The museum, which was intended to celebrate both the famous......

Saint-Gobain agrees $1.7 billion sale of Dahl business to Kesko

French construction materials group Saint-Gobain has agreed to sell its specialist distribution business in Scandinavia to Finnish retailer Kesko in a deal valued at approximately $1.7 billion, marking a significant portfolio restructuring move for the company. The transaction involves the Dahl-branded......