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The construction industry, a cornerstone of global economic activity, is on the cusp of a digital revolution. Cologne-based Specter Automation, a German construction tech startup, has just expanded its seed funding round to over €5 million, underscor

Dr. Hamid Rajani, the Research Chair for the Centre for Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (CIRAMM) at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), is spearheading a revolution in Calgary’s innovation ecosystem. His work, supp

In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) region, Suffolk, one of the nation’s leading construction enterprises, has appointed Evan McKee as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Dallas/Fort Worth team. This a

In a significant move towards sustainable construction, the Government of Canada, in partnership with the Government of Quebec, has announced an $8.5 million investment in four groundbreaking projects aimed at promoting green construction in Quebec.

In the heart of London, a monumental shift is underway in the data centre landscape. SEGRO, a titan in the industrial property sector, has joined forces with Pure Data Centres, a seasoned player in the data centre arena, to embark on a groundbreaking

Joe Tsai, Chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., has sounded the alarm on a potential bubble in the data center construction boom, warning that the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure might be outpacing the actual demand for these technologies. Spe

In the heart of Seoul, Kim Hee-soo, Director of the Korea Institute for Construction Policy, sits down to discuss the pressing challenges facing the construction industry. His words paint a stark picture of an industry on the brink, grappling with a

In a landmark dialogue with Vietnamese youth, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính laid out a compelling vision for the nation’s future, emphasizing the pivotal role of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in driving sustainable deve

The construction industry is on the cusp of a significant shift, with sustainability and technological innovation at the forefront. Easpring Finland New Materials Oy’s upcoming cathode active material (CAM) plant in Kotka, Finland, exemplifies this t

In the construction industry, where innovation often lags behind other sectors, the metaphor of the polar bear offers a compelling lens through which to view the challenges and opportunities ahead. The industry, valued at $12.1 billion in 2022 and pr