Investors Back US Renewable Energy Projects But Want Market Uncertainties Fixed

Investors and developers are bullish on clean energy to quickly meet nation's power demand surge, but federal actions that undermine projects and remain vague on tax credit rules, as well as slow connection to the grid, could hamper markets

Latest acquisition expands OCU’s grid and renewables capabilities

Civils firm OCU Group has acquired Cumbria-based Athena Professional Technical Services, as the contractor seeks to expand its footprint in grid infrastructure and renewable energy connections. Athena, which is based in Ulverston, provides power systems engineering, grid connection consultancy and contestable infrastructure delivery up to… The post Latest acquisition expands OCU’s grid and renewables capabilities appeared first on Construction News.

One visit — real value for builders and the wider industry

Keeping skills current while running a viable business remains a constant challenge for construction professionals. Regulatory change, product innovation and shifting market conditions all require ongoing learning. In this context, BuildNZ, taking place at the Auckland Showgrounds on Wednesday, July 15 and Thursday July 16, continues to provide a practical forum for education, connection and […] The post One visit — real value for builders and the wider industry appeared first on Building Today.

$2.5B Oman–UAE Hafeet Rail Project Enters Heavy Civil Phase

The cross-border connection is nearing the halfway mark.

Insulation firm ‘completely refutes’ SFO fraud allegations

An insulation company publicly named in connection with an investigation into suspected fraud has said it “completely refutes” the allegations. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) previously announced that it had arrested four people in connection with an alleged £44m fraud concerning Energy Company Obligation 4… The post Insulation firm ‘completely refutes’ SFO fraud allegations appeared first on Construction News.

CTBUH - Tall Timber and the Future City 01042021

Antony Wood, CEO of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, delivers the keynote presentation, 1 April 2021, at the International Mass Timber Conference (IMTC)

Liebherr - Connection Asia and Europe: Canakkale Bridge

The longest suspension Bridge in the world is connecting Asia and Europe: the Canakkale Bridge in Turkey. With a total lenght of 4.608 m, 2.023 m from pilon to pilon and a height of 318 m it's a construction of superlatives. Extreme weather conditions, regional forces and maritime traffic were further challenges.