Construction, Real Estate & Infrastructure

London – September 09, 2026 -- A&S Resources Limited has secured $6 billion in financing from the Export-Import Bank of India to build a 1,350km railway linking its Central African Republic mineral assets to the deep-water Port of Kribi in Cameroon, unlocking an iron ore deposit valued at approximately $2.5 trillion.

Railway financing clears path to 20 billion tonnes of high-grade iron ore

The CAR project sits atop what geologists describe as one of the largest magnetic anomalies globally, with resource potential exceeding 20 billion tonnes of predominantly high-grade iron ore. A&S Resources also holds critical minerals, rare earth elements and copper deposits across the region, positioning the project as a multi-commodity supply source beyond iron ore alone.

Dubai – September 09, 2026 -- DAMAC Properties has handed over more than 50,000 homes to date and awarded over USD 2.72 billion in construction contracts during the first half of 2026, as the UAE's largest private developer targets 8,800-plus residential unit deliveries this year.

DAMAC targets 8,800 units across five key communities in 2026

The handover programme spans DAMAC Lagoons, DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2, Chic Tower and Elegance Tower. The developer currently holds more than 55,000 units and over 100 million sq. ft. of project area in planning and development, laying groundwork for deliveries extending into 2027.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 09, 2026 -- The global fire-resistant glass market is projected to expand from USD 11.65 billion in 2026 to USD 18.09 billion by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%, according to new research from MarketsandMarkets.

Building and construction absorbs 83.7% of market value

The building & construction segment accounted for 83.7% of fire-resistant glass value in 2025 and is also expected to post the fastest growth through 2031. Stringent building codes and rising demand for fire protection in residential, commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects are pushing adoption of the material in doors, partitions, facades, windows, and curtain walls. Growth in high-rise construction, healthcare facilities, and transportation infrastructure is widening the addressable base.

Dubai – September 09, 2026 -- Al Habtoor Tower, a 350-meter (1,155-foot) residential skyscraper on the Dubai Water Canal, was inaugurated in September 2026, ranking among the world's tallest residential buildings and relying on PENETRON ADMIX crystalline waterproofing to protect its below-grade concrete structures.

Tower delivers 1,740 apartments across 85 residential floors

The Al Habtoor City development spans a built-up area of over 25,000 square meters (274,000+ square feet), with three below-grade basement floors, a ground floor, and 85 residential floors. Units range from one-bedroom apartments (78-141 m2) to three-bedroom apartments (162-229 m2), with Ultra Residences and Sky Villas occupying the top six floors. The tower runs 24 high-speed elevators capable of 7 meters per second, described as the world's fastest.

Tokyo – September 09, 2026 -- Gurunavi, Inc. will open a dedicated "JAPAN WOOD x CRAFTSMANSHIP" pavilion at MAISON & OBJET PARIS 2026, running September 10-14 at Paris Nord Villepinte, showcasing more than 40 Japanese wood products alongside live demonstrations of a 1,000-year-old craft tradition.

Master craftsman demonstrates rare Odate Magewappa techniques live in Paris

Yoshimasa Shibata, one of only 16 state-certified masters of Odate Magewappa in Japan, will perform live demonstrations of "Mage-kakou," a bending process in which cedar wood is softened in water above 80°C and shaped instantly by hand, followed by "Kaba-toji,

Land O' Lakes, Fla. – September 09, 2026 -- FirstService Residential has been selected to manage Del Webb Bexley Community Association, a nearly 850-home active adult community in Land O' Lakes, Florida, with the transition beginning September 09, 2026.

Single operator to unify association management, lifestyle programming and food & beverage

The partnership consolidates association operations, resident services, amenities, lifestyle programming, and food & beverage under one accountable management team. Del Webb Bexley's amenities include a resort-style clubhouse, an on-site bistro, a fitness center with wellness programming, pickleball and tennis courts, a resort-style pool, outdoor gathering spaces, and walking trails.

Stuttgart – September 09, 2026 -- HiKOKI, part of KOKI Group, unveiled a new generation of cordless nailers for Europe that eliminate gas cartridges, hoses and compressors while matching pneumatic-tool firing speed and driving force. The three-model lineup will reach independent tool distributors from November 2026, with pricing and configurations varying by country.

New drive system delivers pneumatic-level force without external air lines

The platform runs on HiKOKI's Air Spring Drive System Plus, which stores and releases compressed air inside the tool itself. Combined with brushless motors and MultiVolt battery technology, the system enables trigger response times of 43 milliseconds -- the fastest among non-pneumatic nailers and roughly half that of the nearest cordless competitor.

Coolidge, Ariz. – September 09, 2026 -- Clark Pacific has broken ground on a new 110-acre manufacturing plant in Coolidge, Arizona, a facility that will triple the company's production capacity for prefabricated building systems once complete.

Construction Proceeds in Phases Toward Spring 2027 Completion

The plant will be built in phases, with the final phase scheduled for completion by spring 2027. Clark Pacific has already begun manufacturing prefabricated building systems in a temporary facility on-site while permanent construction advances.

Canton, Ohio – September 09, 2026 -- Roman Stone Construction Co. has been selected to supply its patented EZ-KEYTM Precast Duct Bank System for a major hyperscale data center project in Canton, Ohio.

Precast system cuts installation time to under two minutes per section

Each 10-foot EZ-KEYTM section can be installed in under two minutes using the company's proprietary alignment cones and Zip Pin connection system, replacing traditional cast-in-place duct bank construction with factory-produced, modular components.

Mobile manufacturing model produces components at or near jobsites

Roman Stone's nationwide logistics and mobile manufacturing operations allow the company to produce precast concrete products close to project sites using local workforces, reducing transportation costs and supporting national expansion into critical infrastructure projects.

Vancouver, Washington – September 08, 2026 -- NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWPX) closed its acquisition of Serpentix Conveyor, LLC on September 08, 2026, a deal the company says will be immediately accretive to earnings.

Serpentix brings five decades of engineered conveyor expertise to NWPX's wastewater platform

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Serpentix manufactures engineered conveyor systems used in municipal wastewater treatment plants and industrial manufacturing facilities. The company's in-house engineering team designs systems to convey abrasive, high-moisture sludge, grit and screenings in demanding municipal operating environments.