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construction
Logistics India's First Undersea Rail Tunnel Advances with Giant TBM Launch under Thane Creek
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project reached a milestone with the launch of a second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) to excavate India's first undersea rail tunnel under Thane Creek. The 7-km undersea stretch is part of a 21-km underground tunnel, with the new TBM starting from Sawli (Ghansoli) towards Vikhroli. The project promises faster connectivity and reduced surface disruption in the Mumbai suburban section.
South Korea's 390MW Shinan-Wi Offshore Wind Project Enters Construction Phase
Korea Midland Power's 390MW Shinan-Wi offshore wind project has moved into construction after closing financing. The $2.26bn project will install 26 15MW turbines, generate 950,000MWh annually, and source substation equipment from domestic companies. Financing includes project debt from KDB and KB Kookmin Bank, plus policy loans from the National Growth Fund and Future Energy Fund.
Business Embassy to invest ₹1,500 crore in 3 million sq ft office space in Bengaluru: MD Aditya Virwani
Embassy Developments, part of Embassy Group, will invest ₹1,500 crore to build a 3 million sq ft office complex in Bengaluru. The first phase of a 35-acre, 6 million sq ft project has started. The company also posted a net loss of ₹872.47 crore in FY2025-26 but aims for ₹8,000 crore residential sales in the current fiscal.
Technology Asset Homes Deploys Diaphragm Wall Technology for Safe Urban Basement Construction in Kerala
Asset Homes has become one of the first builders in Kerala to deploy diaphragm wall (D-Wall) technology for its premium project Asset Vismayam in Thiruvananthapuram. D-Wall serves as both a temporary shoring system and permanent retaining wall, accelerating timelines and enhancing safety in dense urban environments. Industry observers say this marks a significant shift for Kerala's construction sector.
Logistics Dunkirk starts work on second container terminal, expanding capacity to 2m TEU
The port of Dunkirk has commenced construction of its second container terminal, a €303m project that will more than double box handling capacity from 850,000 TEU to approximately 2m TEU. The new deepwater quay, awarded to a Spie Batignolles-led joint venture, will accommodate two ultra-large containerships simultaneously and is expected to be completed by 2029. The expansion follows a record 2025 throughput of 747,000 TEU and the reinstatement of CMA CGM's Ocean Alliance FAL1 service.
Logistics Boskalis launches world's largest rock installation vessel Windpiper, boosting offshore wind capacity
Boskalis has commissioned the Windpiper, the world's largest subsea rock installation vessel, with a 45,500-tonne capacity. The vessel doubles the company's installation capacity, making it the largest player in the niche. Designed for offshore wind scour protection and cable burial, it reduces port calls and handles deeper-water projects.
Logistics CSX Opens $495M Baltimore Rail Tunnel to Boost Intermodal Container Traffic
CSX and Maryland officials inaugurated a $495 million rail tunnel reconstruction at the Port of Baltimore, enabling double-stack intermodal service. The project expands clearance by 18 inches at 21 locations, streamlining freight movement along the I-95 corridor and into the Midwest. The port expects an annual container volume increase of 160,000 units and thousands of new jobs.
Technology Amid Data Center Boom, Some Electricians Question the Ethics of Their Work
The massive buildout of data centers by Big Tech is creating jobs for electricians but also sparking ethical debates within the trade. Some workers worry about AI's societal impact, while others see opportunity. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has positioned its members as essential to the AI revolution.
New Benchmark BIM-Edit Reveals Large Language Models Struggle with IFC-Based Building Information Model Editing
Researchers introduced BIM-Edit, a benchmark for evaluating large language models (LLMs) on natural-language editing of Building Information Models (BIM) in IFC format. The best-performing LLM achieved only a 49.5% average score across geometric, semantic, and topological metrics, and no model fully solved more than 3.4% of tasks, highlighting a substantial gap between current LLM capabilities and structured engineering design needs.
Business HiLITE Group to Invest ₹25,000 Crore in Kerala Real Estate and Infrastructure Over Five Years
Kozhikode-based HiLITE Group plans to invest ₹25,000 crore over five years to develop 50 million sq. ft. across Kerala, encompassing retail malls, IT parks, healthcare, education, residential, and commercial projects. Key initiatives include World Trade Centre Kozhikode, HiLITE Boulevard in Kochi, and YOO Hub Trivandrum.
Supply Chain Building Local: How Sourcing Materials from Surroundings Reduces Supply Chain Risk and Embodied Carbon
The construction industry accounts for 34% of global carbon emissions, driven by concrete production and long supply chains. Innovative projects in California and Antarctica demonstrate how local sourcing—from mass timber to modular pods—can reduce embodied carbon, improve resilience, and create affordable housing. For procurement teams, these examples offer a blueprint for nearshoring building materials and mitigating supply chain risks.
Manufacturing Hengli on Track to Deliver 160 Ships in 2028, Becoming One of Shipping's Biggest Builders in Four Years
Chinese shipbuilder Hengli, which acquired the former STX Dalian yard in 2022, is projected to deliver at least 160 ships in 2028, according to SSY analysis. With a 395-firm order backlog of 12.2m cgt and a $1.9bn expansion, it has become one of the world's largest privately owned shipbuilders. The yard's rapid ascent reflects the scarcity of prompt newbuilding slots and strong local government support.
Technology L&T bets on automation and robotics to overcome construction labour challenges
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is investing heavily in automation, robotics, and prefabrication to address construction labour shortages. CFO R Shankar Raman said the company's order book has doubled to Rs 7.5 lakh crore while workforce grew only from 1.5 lakh to 4 lakh. Robots now handle welding, painting, and plastering as 'digital workers', reducing reliance on traditional labour.
Business Wadhwa Group Leases 33K Sq Ft Office Space to Morningstar in Mumbai for ₹44 Crore Over 9 Years
Wadhwa Group has leased nearly 33,000 sq ft of office space to global investment research firm Morningstar at its Vishwaroop IT Park in Mumbai for a total rental of ₹44 crore over a nine-year period. The transaction expands Morningstar's footprint in the project to 4.45 lakh sq ft, and comes as Wadhwa Group prepares for an IPO and India's office market hits a record quarterly leasing volume of 29.9 million sq ft.
Commodities China's $11.4bn Three Gorges Lock Expansion to Double Cargo Capacity, Ease Yangt
China has begun construction of a massive $11.4bn new ship lock system at the Three Gorges Dam, expected to nearly double cargo handling capacity to 336m tonnes annually. The nine-year project will add a five-stage lock for 10,000 dwt vessels, addressing growing congestion as traffic exceeded original design assumptions.
Technology US States Push Back Against Data Center Expansion
As data centers proliferate, several US states and local governments are pushing back against new constructions due to environmental and community concerns. New York leads with a proposed moratorium, while local bans gain traction.
Technology Data Center Boom Pressures Construction to Digitize
The rapid expansion of data centers is pushing the construction industry to embrace digital transformation. With labor shortages and rising material costs, technology adoption in preconstruction phases is crucial to meet demand.
Logistics DHT Expands VLCC Fleet with New Hanwha Order
DHT Holdings has placed an order for a new Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) with Hanwha Ocean, continuing its fleet renewal strategy. The new vessel will be delivered in August 2028, following the successful delivery of two sister ships earlier this year.
Logistics Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Tunnel Breakthrough
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has reached a significant milestone with the completion of a mountain tunnel breakthrough in Maharashtra. This development is part of the ongoing construction of India's first high-speed rail corridor.