Joint Venture to Construct Data Center in Germany

Yorizon, a joint venture between HOCHTIEF subsidiary HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions and German server and storage systems manufacturer Thomas-Krenn.AG, will be building a network of sustainable, decentralized and locally integrated data centers in Europe. The first of the YEXIO series with Yorizon equipment will open in Heiligenhaus (NRW, Germany) in summer 2025. The land for two more of these data centers has already been secured. Three more sites are to be acquired by the end of the year, and further locations are planned for 2025. The new joint venture will benefit from HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions’ expertise in the development and implementation … Read more

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Ferrovial Builds Satellite Control and Operation Center in Spain

Construction is complete on a Satellite Control Center for Hisdesat on a site in Hoyo de Manzanares, Madrid, provided by Spain’s Ministry of Defense. The project was completed on schedule in 13 months. Ferrovial served as the general contractor. With the most advanced technology in Europe, the facilities will enhance Hisdesat’s capabilities in preparation for the entry into operation of the two new SpainSat NG satellites, to be launched in the coming months. They will also centralize satellite control, monitoring and tracking operations that Hisdesat carries out at various locations. Spain’s Ministry of Defense has classified the construction of this … Read more

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US DOS Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of New US Consulate Hermosillo, Dedication of New US Consulate Nogales

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was recently celebrated for the new U.S. Consulate Hermosillo (Mexico). The new consulate was designed by Richärd Kennedy Architects and constructed by B.L. Harbert International, with Page as architect of record. With a total investment of $230 million, $40 million of which went directly into the local economy, the project has had a tangible impact on economic growth and development in the region. The facility integrates advanced energy-efficiency features, including solar panels, stormwater management systems and water-conserving landscaping practices, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable construction. In addition, the new U.S. Consulate Nogales (Mexico) was also celebrated with … Read more

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GSA Awards Construction Contract for CISA Headquarters on the St. Elizabeths West Campus

The U.S. General Services Administration and U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently selected Clark Construction to provide general construction for the new Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Headquarters at the St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C. The CISA construction award of approximately $524 million includes an investment of $115,880,000 in Inflation Reduction Act funding, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, making it GSA’s largest single IRA project investment to date. The Biden-Harris Administration is leading by example to tackle the climate crisis through President Biden’s Federal Sustainability Plan, which establishes an ambitious path to achieve … Read more

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PPP Project Delivers State-of-the-Art Education Facilities in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, along with consortium partners BESIX and Plenary, have inaugurated the Zayed City Schools. Developed under the UAE’s first public-private partnership model for school infrastructure, this milestone project sets a new standard for private sector participation in the development of Abu Dhabi’s social infrastructure. Zayed City Schools will accommodate 5,360 students from kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2024-25 academic year. BESIX managed all aspects of the project, from financing, design and procurement to construction, commissioning and ensuring a seamless transition into long-term operation and maintenance. The inauguration … Read more

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