AJ Climate Champions podcast: ‘Timber is the material of choice in the global south’

The Architects’ Journal AJ Climate Champions podcast: ‘Timber is the material of choice in the global south’ Brazilian mass timber expert Ana Belizário explains why many talented Brazilian architects are shifting their focus from concrete to timber The post AJ Climate Champions podcast: ‘Timber is the material of choice in the global south’ appeared first on The Architects’ Journal AJ Contributor

Vinci lands 30-year concessions for 594km Brazil motorway

The highway subsidiary of Vinci has taken over a 594km stretch of the motorway between Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia after agreeing a 30-year concession with the Brazilian National Land… The post Vinci lands 30-year concessions for 594km Brazil motorway appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Foster + Partners designs undulating Brazilian beach hotel

British architect Foster + Partners has unveiled its design for a beachfront development in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina. The Tempo hotel and residences overlooks the surf beach… The post Foster + Partners designs undulating Brazilian beach hotel appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Modern slavery: 163 Chinese construction workers rescued from BYD car factory site in Brazil

Work on company’s first manufacturing site in Brazil shut down; Contract with Jinjiang Construction Brazil terminated. Brazilian authorities have rescued 163 Chinese workers being held in “conditions analogous to slavery”… The post Modern slavery: 163 Chinese construction workers rescued from BYD car factory site in Brazil appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Brazilian bank takes top floor of 22 Bishopsgate at highest-ever City rent

Banco Master has agreed a deal with AXA IM Alts for a new benchmark rent in the City of London. The post Brazilian bank takes top floor of 22 Bishopsgate at highest-ever City rent appeared first on Property Week.