Keywords: Construction


First Bridge pillar completed on Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail project

Construction work on the future high-speed rail line linking Kenitra and Marrakech has reached a new milestone with the successful completion of the first concrete pouring for a pillar of the Ikkem Bridge, part of the project’s ninth section. The operation marks the beginning of the main structural......

Morocco turns argan waste into sustainable building insulation materials

Moroccan researchers are developing new insulation materials from argan tree by-products as the country expands efforts to connect environmental sustainability with rural economic development. The initiative gained attention during the 8th International Argan Tree Congress held in Essaouira from May......

Morocco ceramic industry pact aims to restructure sector

The ceramic industry in Morocco has entered a new phase of organization following a partnership agreement signed in Casablanca between the Association of Professional Ceramic Industries and the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The agreement was formalized during the first national day dedicated to the......

Dangote Cement explores potential London Stock Exchange listing

Dangote Cement Plc is in early discussions regarding a possible secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange, a move that could significantly expand its access to international investors and global capital markets. The Nigerian cement producer stated that the initiative remains at a preliminary stage......

Services sector employs nearly half of Morocco’s workforce, says HCP

The services sector remains the leading source of employment in Morocco, according to recent data published by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). During the first quarter of 2026, the sector accounted for approximately 5,085,000 employed individuals, representing 49.1% of all wage-earning jobs in......

BYD accused of labor rights abuses on construction site in Europe amid expansion plans

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is facing serious allegations of labor rights abuses at the construction site of its factory in Szeged, Hungary, raising fresh concerns over working conditions linked to China’s industrial expansion in Europe. According to a report published by the non-governmental......

Travis Perkins sales decline as weak construction demand weighs on performance

British building materials supplier Travis Perkins has reported a decline in first-quarter sales, reflecting weaker demand across the construction sector. The company indicated that like-for-like sales dropped compared to the same period last year, as the building industry continues to face pressure......

India’s UltraTech Cement beats profit estimates on stronger construction demand

India’s largest cement producer has reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, supported by rising construction activity and favorable seasonal conditions. UltraTech Cement posted a 20.2% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter, reaching approximately 29.83......

Ceuta imports over 4,000 tons of Moroccan sand since customs reopening

Since the reopening of the commercial customs office between Morocco and Ceuta, the Spanish enclave has significantly increased its imports of construction materials, particularly sand, according to Spanish media reports. Official sources cited by local press indicate that more than 4,000 tons of sand......