Light House Releases Results from Metro Vancouver Construction Plastics Pilot

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Light House, an organization focused on advancing regenerative and circular practices in the built environment, has released results from the Construction Plastics Initiative, a 14-month pilot that tracked plastics across eight active construction sites in Metro Vancouver (Canada) and demonstrated how these materials can be recovered and reintegrated into new building materials under real-world conditions. The pilot marks one of the first efforts in North America to follow construction plastics from jobsites through collection, sorting, processing and manufacturing. Launched by Light House in 2024, CPI was created to address a major gap in how plastic waste is understood and managed … Read more

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VINCI Lands HS2 Line Contract in United Kingdom

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HS2 Ltd has awarded Taylor Woodrow*, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction, the contract to build a set of key infrastructure works for the future British high-speed rail line bearing the same name. Located on a 70-hectare former brownfield site, the project represents a major driver of urban regeneration for Birmingham, England. The £856-million (990€-million) contract includes design, construction, testing and commissioning of a highly technical maintenance depot for HS2 trains. The site will include a maintenance building, train washing facility, automatic vehicle inspection building, stabling tracks and a test track. It will also house the operational control center for the … Read more

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Mohammed VI Tower Sets New Benchmark for Skyline in Africa

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Construction is complete on the Mohammed VI Tower, a new architectural icon that stands as the tallest tower in Morocco. Rising 250 meters above the Bouregreg Valley in Rabat, the tower is a symbol of Morocco’s modern ambitions. Visible from 50 kilometers away, the 55-story tower emerges from a four-level podium, creating a striking rocket-like silhouette on Rabat’s skyline. Awarded in 2018 by O TOWER, BESIX delivered the project in a joint venture with its partner TGCC under a Design-Build contract, covering full responsibility for design, engineering, procurement and construction, including structural works, façades, advanced electro-mechanical building systems, luxurious finishes … Read more

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Iconic Bendor Island Project South of France Reopens

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After undergoing several years of renovation, Bendor Island officially reopened and will be open to the public May 1, operating under the Zannier Hotels brand. This iconic project, which was led by the Paul Ricard Company and carried out by a consortium headed by Bouygues Bâtiment Sud-Est, is the crowning achievement of an exceptional development combining heritage restoration, new construction and compliance with stringent environmental requirements. Just off the coast of Bandol, in the South of France, Bendor Island was acquired by Paul Ricard in 1950. It has undergone a massive transformation that has brought it up to date, while … Read more

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PCL Takes Home Two Toronto Construction Association Awards

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PCL Constructors Canada earned high honors at the Toronto Construction Association’s Best of the Best Awards, with two wins recognizing professional excellence and outstanding contributions to the GTA construction industry. Presented at the TCA’s 158th Annual General Meeting, PCL was awarded Project Achievement Awards for the Kingsway College Senior School Phase 2 renovation and George Brown Polytechnic’s Limberlost Place. The awards spotlight excellence across the GTA construction industry, recognizing those who set new standards for performance and professionalism and commending teams that excel through innovation, strong leadership and collaborative execution. Best of the Best Small Project Achievement Award: Kingsway College … Read more

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