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Project delivery, procurement awards, site progress and major works shaping the built environment.
UK engineering contractor Laing O'Rourke has announced the expansion of its two prefabrication manufacturing facilities, increasing production space and advancing automation and digitalization to support the development of its industrialized construction model.
Analysis of the impact of the SAM.gov contract opportunities platform on U.S. infrastructure construction and engineering industries, and its implications for global contractors.
The UK government plans to restrict car manufacturers from exaggerating their advertising of autonomous driving features, and the new regulations will have a profound impact on smart transportation infrastructure construction and the engineering industry.
This week's US engineering industry updates: The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in San Francisco receives a $107.5 million painting and coating restoration contract; Jacobs provides engineering design services for Navy and Marine Corps facilities; Skanska signs a $94 million data center contract in Virginia.
According to the latest report from IndexBox, the global construction resin market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 3.8% from 2026 to 2035, driven primarily by infrastructure modernization and green building regulations. The Asia-Pacific region dominates production, with China accounting for nearly half of the global output.
Based on Glenigan data, analyze the performance of construction activity in the South East of England in May 2026, including industry trends and economic impact of project starts, major contract awards, and detailed planning approvals.
Skillit, a construction technology firm with the largest network of vetted tradesworkers, partners with DPR Construction and Suffolk Technologies, receiving equity investments to scale AI-powered hiring solutions. The collaboration addresses the industry's labor shortage by leveraging artificial intelligence to match skilled trades with contractors.
Swedish contractor Skanska has secured two contracts in the United States with a total value of $580 million, while STV has established a Chief Technology Officer position and Fluor has adjusted its senior management structure, reflecting trends in the engineering industry towards digitalization and business diversification.
India's infrastructure construction is accelerating, but it is expected to face a shortage of 395,000 professionals by 2035. Behind the expansion of investment scale, talent shortage is becoming a key bottleneck constraining project implementation.
The UK government has released its consultation response on the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for non-domestic buildings, postponing the EPC B rating deadline to 2031, exempting small buildings, and canceling the 2027 interim target. This move provides building owners and tenants with more preparation time, but the industry remains concerned that the pace of retrofitting still needs to accelerate.
Indian engineering consulting company Clancy Global celebrates its 20th anniversary, evolving from an MEP outsourcing company into a multidisciplinary consultancy offering technologies such as BIM and digital twins, having completed over 800 projects across 60 cities. This article analyzes its development path, technology applications, and impact on the Indian engineering consulting industry.
According to Glenigan data, construction project starts in Scotland increased by 2% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2026 but fell by 27% year-on-year. Major contract awards rose by 41% quarter-on-quarter, while detailed planning approvals dropped by 24% quarter-on-quarter. The private residential and hotel & leisure sectors were active.
In Q1 2026, global construction and engineering transaction activity reached a new high, with Europe dominating M&A related to grid modernization, clean energy construction, and utility services. For the engineering contracting, project management, transmission and distribution infrastructure, and industrial construction services chain, this shift reflects capital accelerating toward asset-light, billable services, and energy infrastructure capabilities.
GISI Consulting Group plans to add 1,000 project managers and project leaders by the end of 2026 and promote the use of AI tools across the entire workforce. This initiative reflects the structural changes underway in the engineering construction and infrastructure industries amid complex projects, permitting approvals, supply chain pressures, and digital delivery.
Scotland Excel, Scotland’s procurement body, has launched its second-generation engineering and technical consultancy framework, expected to be worth £160 million over four years. It covers specialist areas including roads, transport, drainage, and coastal engineering, providing local infrastructure projects with faster consultancy services and a wider choice of suppliers.