Five things to watch for in 2025

With 2024 in its final days, GCR looked back over the year for clues about the trends we’re likely to see in 2025. 1. China’s economic reset Amid high youth… The post Five things to watch for in 2025 appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Rise of the refurb: How Brussels is saying no to new-builds

Two landmark office-tower refurbs in the Belgian capital saved thousands of tonnes of waste and emissions, and showed developers’ appetite for ‘urban mining’. GCR went to investigate Amid the torrent… The post Rise of the refurb: How Brussels is saying no to new-builds appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Trevi piles into Melbourne’s Link megaproject with four hyrdromills

Italy’s Trevi Group, with joint venture partner Wagstaff Piling, have landed a groundworks role on Melbourne’s US$8.36bn North East Link transport megaproject, Trevi told GCR today. The JV is building… The post Trevi piles into Melbourne’s Link megaproject with four hyrdromills appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Lendlease to lay off 10% of all staff

Lendlease plans a 10% reduction across its global workforce, the company confirmed in a statement to GCR. It said the impact to its Australian domiciled workforce will be 5%, and… The post Lendlease to lay off 10% of all staff appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Ukraine’s printed school in pictures

This week GCR reported on Europe’s first 3D printed school taking shape in Lviv, western Ukraine. Organisers say it could provide a blueprint for getting more than 5 million children… The post Ukraine’s printed school in pictures appeared first on Global Construction Review.