Peebles High School Rises from Ashes with Sustainable, Future-Ready Campus in Scotland

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Pupils and staff in Peebles, Scotland are settling into a transformed learning environment with the opening of the new Peebles High School, replacing the building lost to fire in 2019. Delivered by BAM in partnership with Scottish Borders Council and Hub South East Scotland, the project combines a modern, sustainable school with a strong focus on community and skills development in the Scottish Borders. BAM embedded social value into the heart of the project, facilitating £5.9 million in benefits for the local area. From design competitions and engagement sessions with school pupils to structured work placements for students from Scottish … Read more

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Poland’s Largest Railway Hub Opens Post-Modernization

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The largest railway junction in Poland, the Warsaw West station, has recently opened following almost five years of comprehensive modernization conducted by Budimex, the Polish subsidiary of Ferrovial. Located in the western part of Warsaw, the station serves up to 60,000 passengers and accommodates nearly 1,000 trains daily. As part of Poland’s National Railways Program, the reconstruction project involved demolishing the former station and building a new one. The new station features a large entrance hall in the northern area, nine surface-level platforms and an underground access corridor leading to the tracks, which also functions as a shopping arcade. The … Read more

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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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