Key Step Delivered for Berlin Transport Transition

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The Siemensbahn, a historic landmark of Berlin, Germany’s transport infrastructure, is being reactivated after more than 40 years of disuse. As part of the “i2030 – More Tracks for Berlin and Brandenburg” project, a modern, high-performance link between Jungfernheide and Gartenfeld is being established. Deutsche Bahn has opted for a track partnership model (“Partnerschaftsmodell Schiene”) for the implementation. PORR is the contractual partner for contract package 2 “KIB Neubau.” Around 24,000 people worked in Siemensstadt as early as 1912/1913 — it has long been one of Berlin’s largest industrial sites. The Siemensbahn was opened in 1929 to improve transport connections … Read more

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Construction Complete on UCAN Fastening Products New Headquarters in Markham

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UCAN Fastening Products’ new headquarters in Markham, Ontario (Canada) is complete. UCAN, a third-generation, family owned Canadian company, supplies masonry and metal fastening systems to distributors across Canada and the U.S. The project team for the 15,000-square-foot office fit-out within the new build-to-suit industrial facility included  Ware Malcomb and Integricon Construction. Spanning three floors, the headquarters features private offices, training room with testing area, open work areas and meeting spaces, all unified by a neutral palette, warm wood accents, plush patterned carpets and understated finishes that convey a sense of calm and professionalism. The design prioritizes practicality and efficiency, while … Read more

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Modernization of Paris Office Building Targets Sustainability

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Bouygues Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, has been selected to refurbish an office building located at 1-3 Place Valhubert, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, France. This project, carried out for Crédit Agricole Assurances, involves substantial restructuring of around 22,000 square meters of floor space. The building will undergo a complete redevelopment designed by Altarea Entreprise, acting as delegated project manager, and DTACC Architectes. Work began in July 2025, with delivery scheduled mid-2027. At peak activity, the project will involve up to 250 workers. A massive redevelopment project in the heart of Paris, the building comprises eight … Read more

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Iconic Landmark Delivered in Abu Dhabi

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BESIX, in partnership with Trojan General Contracting, has delivered the Zayed National Museum, a landmark of architectural and cultural significance on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Designed by Foster + Partners, the museum stands as a tribute to the founding father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. As the centerpiece of Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, the Zayed National Museum joins the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, also under construction by BESIX. In 2021, BESIX and its local partner Trojan General Contracting were awarded the contract by the Department of Culture and … Read more

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New Kirjalansalmi Bridge Opens to Finland Traffic

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The Kirjalansalmi Bridge, Finland’s longest road bridge by clear span, has officially opened, marking a major milestone in the country’s transport infrastructure. Commissioned by an alliance partnership between contractor Kreate and the Finnish transport infrastructure agency Väylävirasto, the new bridge replaces the existing 1963 suspension bridge that had reached the end of its lifespan due to fatigue damage. Spanning 675 meters across the Kirjalansalmi Strait in the Archipelago Sea, the new steel composite cable-stayed bridge — with a main span of 265 meters — provides the only road connection to Pargas and the Turku archipelago, home to over 50,000 islands. … Read more

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