Arab Contractors Constructing Floating Hotel for Abercrombie & Kent

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Arab Contractors Company and Abercrombie & Kent recently signed a contract to manufacture a floating tourist hotel (Interbuild 2). The floating hotel will consist of 32 suites with a total of 64 guests and will operate on the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan (Egypt). The main dimensions of the hotel are 72 meters long, 14.4 meters wide and 11.5 meters high. This contract represents the first phase of the construction works for the main hull, superstructures and metal fittings over a period of 18 months, under the supervision of Lloyd’s Register and in accordance with the requirements of the … Read more

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Contract Signed to Build Longest Suspension Bridge in World

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Italy’s Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning and Sustainable Development recently approved the definitive design for the Strait of Messina Bridge. The design also includes a series of significant complementary works strategic for the area. The approval follows the signing of the addendum to the contract between Stretto di Messina, the concessionary company and Eurolink, the general contractor led by Webuild. The group will be joined by companies that are builders of reference in the sector, such as Sacyr, IHI and other partners in Eurolink, Condotte and Itinera. The design team includes COWI. The addendum signed by Eurolink is worth €10.6 … Read more

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Joint Venture Selected to Modernize Davis Research Station in Antarctica

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The modernization of the Davis Research Station, built in the 1950s, will enable Australia to secure the expeditions of its scientific base while reducing its environmental footprint. This reinforcement of Australia’s long-term presence in Antarctica will strengthen and develop the important scientific research into the world’s climate. Undertaken by the Australian Antarctic Division with an alliance including Bouygues Construction Australia, Stantec and Mott McDonald, this project to modernize Davis Station will include: Replacement of water production systems Construction of a new main powerhouse Development of a new vehicle workshop Refurbishment of the existing trades workshop Overhaul of site-wide services reticulation … Read more

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Construction Complete on Sustainably Designed Office Complex in Berlin

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The “INK – Inspire Neukölln,” at Ballinstrasse 15 (Germany), celebrates its successful completion. Ed. ZÜBLIN AG implemented the construction project as general contractor on behalf of CMF Capital GmbH and EPISO 5, a fund managed by Tristan Capital Partners. Inspire Neukölln, a sustainably designed office complex with a total gross floor area of 30,000 square meters, is located on the site of a former printing works. Inspire Neukölln consists of two interlocking, six-story buildings on a continuous base. It offers future-oriented working environments for the manufacturing industry, start-ups and technology companies. Up to a total of 2,000 people can find … Read more

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CSCEC Holds Topping-Out Ceremony for Union Square Batam Project

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CSCEC has held a topping-out ceremony for the Batam United Square Project in Indonesia, marking the completion of the main structure of the high-rise, mixed-use complex in Harbour Bay’s business district. The project has now moved into the next construction phase. Spanning 5,673 square meters with a total floor area of about 75,000 square meters, the development includes a six-story podium, 34-story office tower and a 33-story hotel and serviced apartment building, rising to 137.3 meters. Once finished, it will be among Batam’s tallest buildings, enhancing the city’s skyline and supporting regional economic growth. The team completed the structural phase … Read more

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