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Amira Al-Fahad

Lead Analyst, Engineering Market Intelligence

Amira Al-Fahad delivers high-frequency market updates and quantitative research on global engineering trends. She tracks corporate strategic shifts within the construction industry.

amira.alfahad@engineeringbrief.org

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Construction Projects

Project Procurement Management: The Core Hub of Engineering Project Cost, Schedule, and Risk Control

In large-scale infrastructure and industrial construction projects, project procurement management has evolved from back-office transactional work into a strategic function that determines project cost, schedule, and risk performance. Drawing on international engineering management practices, this article analyzes procurement management processes, contract governance, and industry impact.

Amira Al-Fahad6 min read
Urban Infrastructure

Global Construction Anchoring Market Decade Outlook: Infrastructure Investment and Seismic Codes Reshape Demand for Fastening Technology

Based on the latest report from Future Market Insights, this article analyzes the drivers behind the global construction anchoring market's growth from $15.58 billion in 2026 to $27.91 billion by 2036, covering areas such as urbanization, infrastructure investment, seismic codes, and green buildings, while also exploring regional market dynamics and technological trends.

Amira Al-Fahad5 min read
Construction Projects

Major Reform of US FAR: Engineering Contracting Market Ushers in Rule Restructuring

The U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is undergoing its most significant revision in decades, aimed at streamlining procurement processes and improving efficiency. For engineering contractors involved in federal infrastructure projects, this reform will profoundly affect bidding, contract management, compliance requirements, and other aspects. This article analyzes the background of the reform, key developments, and its impact on the industry.

Amira Al-Fahad4 min read
Sustainable Construction

Green buildings reshape the global engineering industry: how sustainable transformation is restructuring the future of construction.

The global green building market is projected to grow from USD 669.8 billion in 2025 to USD 1.69 trillion by 2035. This article analyzes, from the perspective of the engineering construction and infrastructure industry, how green buildings drive industry transformation, reshape investment logic, and influence regional infrastructure development.

Amira Al-Fahad7 min read
Construction Projects

Africa Construction Market Outlook: Urbanization and Infrastructure Investment Drive Long-term Growth

According to a report by Market Data Forecast, the African construction market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.57%, reaching a value of nearly $465 million by 2034. Urbanization, housing shortages, and large-scale infrastructure projects are the key drivers, but challenges related to skilled talent and the supply chain remain prominent.

Amira Al-Fahad4 min read
Equipment & Technology

US Construction Machinery Market Outlook 2034: Driven by Infrastructure Investment and Smart Technology

Based on the latest Market Data Forecast report, this article analyzes the expansion path of the U.S. construction machinery market from $35.04 billion in 2025 to $67.35 billion in 2034, discussing the federal infrastructure bill, residential construction, trends in intelligence and electrification, as well as high interest rates and supply chain risks.

Amira Al-Fahad3 min read
Urban Infrastructure

The global infrastructure construction market is expected to reach $6.6 billion by 2034, with the Asia-Pacific region leading growth.

According to the latest market research report, the global infrastructure construction market size is expected to grow from $3.7 billion in 2024 to $6.6 billion in 2034, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The Asia-Pacific region dominates global infrastructure investment with a 44.9% share, with transportation infrastructure and new construction projects serving as the main growth drivers.

Amira Al-Fahad4 min read
Engineering Briefs

Summer construction boom begins: Major US contractors win multiple large infrastructure and industrial projects

At the beginning of the summer of 2026, several major U.S. engineering contractors successively secured significant contracts ranging from high-speed rail and metro systems to semiconductor wafer fabs, with a total project value exceeding $100 billion, underscoring the robust momentum in infrastructure construction and industrial investment.

Amira Al-Fahad4 min read
Sustainable Construction

Oregon University Launches Large-Scale All-Wood Medical Project to Advance Sustainable Construction

The University of Oregon invested $83 million to build the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health, making it one of the largest all-wood medical projects in the United States. Using cross-laminated timber and glulam, the facility has a total floor area of 54,000 square feet. Designed by ZGF and constructed by Skanska, it is targeting LEED Gold certification.

Amira Al-Fahad3 min read
Engineering Briefs

Skanska signs two major contracts, executive changes at STV and Fluor: International engineering firms accelerate strategic layout

This week, Skanska secured two contracts in the United States worth a total of $580 million, STV appointed its first Chief Technology Officer, and Fluor adjusted its business line presidents. These developments reflect new strategic directions in the engineering industry driven by technology and market expansion.

Amira Al-Fahad3 min read