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Editor, Sustainable Construction
Marcus Sterling covers the transition toward low-carbon building practices and sustainable urban development. He focuses on eco-friendly materials and green energy integration.
marcus.sterling@engineeringbrief.orgThe global green building market is expected to reach $1.69 trillion by 2035, with sustainable construction and digital engineering reshaping infrastructure investment logic. This article analyzes market drivers, key technology trends, and regional growth patterns.
The North American construction machinery market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 8.9%. Infrastructure investment, sustainable construction, and technological automation are reshaping the regional supply and demand landscape for construction equipment.
The global construction machinery market size is expected to grow from $237.41 billion in 2025 to $426.44 billion in 2034, with the Asia-Pacific region dominating with a 42.97% share. The article analyzes market dynamics, industry trends, and future challenges.
On July 2, 2026, the U.S. War Department disclosed federal engineering contracts exceeding $1 billion, with maritime engineering, ship maintenance, and facility modernization becoming key terms.
In 2026, AI analytics tools, connected construction equipment, and insurance company incentives are simultaneously entering construction sites, pushing construction technology from pilot projects to standard practice. This article, based on reports from ENR and other sources, analyzes the impact of these trends on the engineering and construction industry.
This article focuses on the top ten leading enterprises in the global industrial construction sector, analyzing their key roles and industry impact during super cycles such as energy transition and digital infrastructure.
ACWA became the sole bidder for Bahrain's Hidd Independent Water Project, which uses SWRO technology with a capacity of 11,364 cubic meters per hour and is implemented under a BOO model. This article analyzes its background, industry impact, and future trends.
This article, based on an academic study, analyzes the economic feasibility of automated modular building manufacturing. The data shows that although automation requires a high initial investment, it can significantly reduce production costs and shorten cycle times, with a payback period of about 3 years, providing a new path for affordable housing construction.
A new study evaluated the economic feasibility of automation in modular building manufacturing, with results showing that automation can reduce production time by 40%, lower labor costs by 69.7%, and achieve a payback period of about 3 years, providing a sustainable solution for affordable housing construction.
In the second quarter of 2026, investment in industrial, manufacturing, and supply chain facility projects in the southeastern United States remained strong, with 375 new projects tracked and confirmed investments exceeding $23.7 billion. Key drivers included the automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, and data center sectors.
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.
In the Cheshire countryside of England, contractor Russell WBHO is advancing a renovation project for a high-end hotel and golf resort, aiming to upgrade facilities and enhance the region's tourism appeal.
Industrial SalesLeads report shows that in Q2 2026, the number of planned industrial manufacturing projects in North America increased by 8.72% quarter-over-quarter, with 162 new projects added in June, including 20 with investments exceeding $100 million. The largest project is Convalt Energy’s $5 billion manufacturing campus.
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.
The building materials and distribution sector maintained steady capital investment through May 2026, with 212 projects tracked. USG Corporation's $1.2 billion facility in Texas leads planned investments.
April 2026 U.S. construction industry data shows that although data centers and public infrastructure remain the main drivers, indicators such as planning, groundbreaking, and backlog orders indicate that other sectors are beginning to recover, and industry activities are diversifying.
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.
In April 2026, UK industrial construction activity indicators showed a broad decline, with contract awards down 55% year-on-year and planning permissions decreasing by 18%, reflecting weak market confidence and slowing investment.
Oriente Green Campus in Lisbon, Portugal transforms a long-stalled, unfinished shopping center into a technology and laboratory office park. The project retains most of the original concrete structure and, through photovoltaics, passive shading, and courtyard-style spatial reconfiguration, reflects the global engineering and construction trend at the intersection of reuse, carbon reduction, and urban renewal.