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Ghana Breaks Ground on $250M Glass Factory Creating 6,000 Jobs
Innovation1d ago

Ghana Breaks Ground on $250M Glass Factory Creating 6,000 Jobs

Ghana just launched construction of West Africa's largest float glass manufacturing facility, creating nearly 6,000 jobs and marking a major shift from importing to producing. The $250 million investment represents one of the biggest industrial projects in the nation's history.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Chinese Worker's Honest Videos Connect 145K Online Fans
Acts of Kindness1d ago

Chinese Worker's Honest Videos Connect 145K Online Fans

A 24-year-old construction worker in China is sharing her daily reality on social media and finding an unexpected family. Liu Yan's authentic posts about life as a female rodbuster have created a supportive community of 145,000 followers who make her feel less alone.

Sixth Tone2 min read
AI Robotics Firm Picks Pittsburgh for $2B Expansion
Innovation2d ago

AI Robotics Firm Picks Pittsburgh for $2B Expansion

A $2 billion artificial intelligence company just chose Pittsburgh for its next chapter, bringing robot technology that can navigate nuclear sites and construction zones. Carnegie Mellon's new $100 million Robotics Innovation Center just landed its first tenant before even opening its doors.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
South Africa Province Slashes Unemployment by 6.2%
Global News2d ago

South Africa Province Slashes Unemployment by 6.2%

South Africa's North West province just posted the country's biggest unemployment drop in 2025, creating nearly 80,000 jobs in six months. Agriculture, construction, and public service are leading the charge in giving thousands of families new hope.

Google: unemployment rate drops2 min read
Firefighters Save Electrocuted Worker After 30-Foot Fall
Community Heroes3d ago

Firefighters Save Electrocuted Worker After 30-Foot Fall

A construction worker survives a high-tension electrical shock and 30-foot fall with no permanent injuries, thanks to a Key Biscayne fire crew's lightning-fast response. Gabriel Quintero walked out of ICU weeks later to reunite with the team that saved his life.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Saudi Arabia Leads Region With 1M+ Sq M Green Buildings
Planet Wins3d ago

Saudi Arabia Leads Region With 1M+ Sq M Green Buildings

Saudi Arabia has become the Middle East's green building champion, certifying over 1 million square meters of eco-friendly construction that cuts 62,800 tonnes of CO2 annually. The Kingdom's rapid transformation shows how ambitious environmental goals can create measurable change.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read
UK Hydrogen Deal Will Replace 12M Liters of Diesel
Solutions3d ago

UK Hydrogen Deal Will Replace 12M Liters of Diesel

Britain just landed its largest green hydrogen contract ever for a construction project, swapping millions of liters of diesel for clean fuel that only emits water. The Lower Thames Crossing will become the first major UK infrastructure project built carbon neutral.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
Scientists Upgrade Ice Detector Reading Ghost Particles
Planet Wins3d ago

Scientists Upgrade Ice Detector Reading Ghost Particles

Scientists just completed a major upgrade to a massive detector buried in Antarctic ice that catches neutrinos, mysterious particles that hold clues to the universe's biggest questions. The seven-year construction project will help researchers understand everything from exploding stars to the origins of the cosmos.

Google News - Science2 min read
Hitachi's Plug-In Excavator Runs 24/7 With Zero Emissions
Innovation4d ago

Hitachi's Plug-In Excavator Runs 24/7 With Zero Emissions

Construction just got quieter and cleaner. Hitachi's new electric excavator can work around the clock by switching between battery power and direct grid connection.

Electrek2 min read
Australia Creates 3D Printer That Builds Underwater
Innovation5d ago

Australia Creates 3D Printer That Builds Underwater

Australian engineers just cracked one of construction's toughest challenges: 3D printing concrete structures directly on the ocean floor. The breakthrough could slash costs by 60% while helping restore damaged coral reefs.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
Nigeria Cracks Down on Contractors Holding Funds
Solutions5d ago

Nigeria Cracks Down on Contractors Holding Funds

Nigeria's Works Minister is ordering contractors who've held government advance payments for years to finally start building—or lose future funding. The accountability push aims to stop companies from parking public funds in banks while roads and infrastructure projects sit unfinished.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Brazilian Man Builds Wood House in Just Five Days
Innovation5d ago

Brazilian Man Builds Wood House in Just Five Days

A builder in Brazil constructed a complete house using reforestation wood in five days, transforming construction with smart planning and prefab techniques. The method challenges an industry where projects typically drag on for months.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Reaches Maximum Height After 143 Years
Innovation5d ago

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Reaches Maximum Height After 143 Years

After more than a century of construction, Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica reached its maximum height of 172.5 meters this week. The completion of this milestone brings Antoni Gaudí's visionary masterpiece one giant step closer to reality.

France 24 English2 min read
US Launches Largest Wind Project in Western Hemisphere
Solutions5d ago

US Launches Largest Wind Project in Western Hemisphere

A massive wind farm in New Mexico is quietly making history as the largest renewable energy project ever built in America. Despite political headwinds, construction is advancing on a 3,500-megawatt facility that will power the Southwest starting in 2026.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
FIFA Commits $75M to Build Football Fields in Gaza
Solutions6d ago

FIFA Commits $75M to Build Football Fields in Gaza

FIFA is partnering with the Board of Peace to rebuild Gaza through football, investing $75 million in pitches, an academy, and a 20,000-seat stadium. The project aims to create jobs and engage youth while supporting reconstruction efforts.

Egypt Independent2 min read
Texas Builds $47M Tech Training Center for Chip Industry
Solutions6d ago

Texas Builds $47M Tech Training Center for Chip Industry

A new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing technology center in Hutto, Texas just reached a major construction milestone, preparing to train the next generation of semiconductor workers. The facility addresses America's urgent need for skilled tech workers while bringing good-paying jobs to Central Texas.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
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Solutions6d ago

Judge Halts Maya Train Over Cave System Damage in Mexico

A Mexican court ordered construction to stop on a controversial railway section until environmental protections are verified, marking a major win for activists who've fought for years to protect underground caves and aquifers. The ruling follows evidence of corroded steel and concrete leaking into critical water systems.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
Barcelona's Sagrada Família Reaches Peak After 140 Years
Innovation6d ago

Barcelona's Sagrada Família Reaches Peak After 140 Years

After more than a century of construction, Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família basilica finally reached its maximum height with a 17-meter white cross now crowning the Tower of Jesus Christ. The world's tallest church will celebrate its tower blessing in June, marking 100 years since architect Antoni Gaudí's death.

Euronews2 min read
FIFA Plans $75M Soccer Academy and Stadium for Gaza
SolutionsFeb 20

FIFA Plans $75M Soccer Academy and Stadium for Gaza

FIFA and the Board of Peace announced a partnership to rebuild Gaza through football, investing $75 million in pitches, leagues, and jobs for a community ready to heal. The plan includes 50 mini-pitches, a professional academy, and a 20,000-seat stadium.

Daily Maverick2 min read
New K-12 Catholic School in Waskatenau Reaches Steel Phase
InnovationFeb 20

New K-12 Catholic School in Waskatenau Reaches Steel Phase

A small Alberta community is one major step closer to having a brand new K-12 school after construction crews finished raising the steel frame for Holy Family Catholic School. Students and staff signed the final beam before it was lifted into place, cementing their hopes into the building's foundation.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read

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