Across America – The value of construction starts surged 14% from August to a seasonally adjusted rate of $814.8 billion in September, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The rebound was driven by the nonresidential sector, which spiked 37% month over month – Construction Dive: Read More

Alaska Offshore – Federal regulators are taking comments on a draft environmental statement for the Liberty Project, a proposal by a subsidiary of Houston-based Hilcorp to create an artificial gravel island that would hold production wells, a processing facility and the start of an undersea pipeline carrying oil to shore and connections to the trans-Alaska pipeline ABC News: Read More

Asia – Across Cambodia – ADB is helping Cambodia improve its road network in four provinces – Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Speu, Prey Viang, and Svay Rieng. The project will upgrade over 150 kilometers of roads to paved, climate-resilient condition; and support community-based road safety measures, a sustainable road maintenance program, climate-proof road design, and an HIV/AIDS prevention program – ADB: Read More

Asia – Guizhou Province, China – China is planning to build commercial suspension railway lines using lithium-battery powered trains to help address traffic jams and pollution at scenic areas, according to a Chinese academic – China Daily: Read More

Asia – Rayong Province, Thailand – Ranhill Holdings Bhd’s unit has bagged a THB152.58 (RM19.33 million) build-operate-transfer (BOT) concession agreement for a reclamation water treatment plant in Rayong province, Thailand – The Sun Daily: Read More

Central America – Perico Island, Panama – State-owned construction giant China Harbour Engineering Company and its consortium partner Jan de Nul have started construction on the Panama Amado Cruise Terminal, a new, $165 million facility on the Perico Island causeway in Panama City – The Maritime Executive: Read More

Europe – Across Romania – International Finance Corporation (IFC) granted a loan of RON 150 million to UniCredit Leasing Corporation to encourage business growth in small and medium enterprises and boost new employment – Business Review: Read More

Europe – Kirchberg, Luxembourg – The European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched calls for tenders to appoint a construction project manager and design team for a five-storey podium and 16-storey tower building which will be built next to its existing building in Kirchberg – LUXEMBURGER WORT: Read More

USA – Greenup County, KY – The largely undeveloped Industrial Parkway corridor could see big changes over the next few years if Braidy Industries develops the EastPark property it has chosen for its $1.3 billion aluminum mill – The Daily Independent: Read More

USA – Maricopa County, AZ – The Greenfield Water Reclamation Plant will undergo a $48 million expansion project to increase capacity and provide increased wastewater treatment services for Mesa and Gilbert. The total Phase III expansion cost is pegged at just over $215 million and will be proportionally split among all three municipalities – East Valley Tribune: Read More

USA – Providence, RI – GMH Capital Partners, (“GMH”) headquartered in Newtown Square, PA , is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of River House, a 174-unit luxury apartment community situated along the Providence River, in the Jewelry District of Providence, Rhode Island – Markets Insider: Read More

USA – Yellowstone National Park, Park County, WY – Yellowstone National Park will build a new youth campus at Mammoth Hot Springs that will house up to 140 students at a time for educational programs within the park. The project is estimated to cost up to $50 million – Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Read More