China joins IASA as organisation continues Asia expansion

China has become the latest country to join the International Access and Scaffolding Association (IASA), following a decision by the China Formwork and Scaffold Association (CFSA) to become a member of the global body. The move brings CFSA into IASA’s international membership and marks a further expansion of the organisation’s presence in Asia. CFSA represents [...]

By |2026-02-03T12:01:11+00:00February 3rd, 2026|Top Stories|

RIBA signs agreement with to support Saudi housing delivery

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company (NHC) to support professional development, education and standards across the country’s housing sector. The agreement was signed on 27 January at the Real Estate Future Forum in Riyadh by Karen Beamish, Executive Director of Products [...]

By |2026-02-02T12:32:12+00:00February 2nd, 2026|Top Stories|

Geobear appoints new leadership to Nordic construction and ground engineering operations

Ground engineering specialist Geobear has appointed Ola Mårtensson as Nordics business unit director, as the company looks to strengthen its leadership structure across Finland and Sweden. Mårtensson brings more than 20 years’ experience in construction and civil engineering and will oversee Geobear’s operations across the Nordic region. His role will include supporting infrastructure and commercial [...]

By |2026-01-15T11:48:15+00:00January 15th, 2026|Top Stories|

The evolution of public-private collaboration in European building regulations

How industry experts shape evolving construction standards- Tuomas Lievonen, director of infrastructure at geotechnical contractor Geobear, explains how collaboration between regulators and industry experts is shaping safer, more practical standards Building codes and regulations have evolved over time to raise the standards of construction. Major players in this process include the International Code Council, which [...]

By |2025-10-22T12:57:21+00:00October 22nd, 2025|Top Stories|

Foster + Partners design luxury Saudi development

UK based, Foster + Partners have revealed designs for Laheq, the first residential-led development at The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. Developed by Red Sea Global (RSG). The design concept is called ‘Forever Garden’ in reference to the plant life and vivid greenery that is woven through the masterplan. It is claimed that vegetation will [...]

By |2025-04-17T11:05:26+00:00April 17th, 2025|Top Stories|

Murphy joins £1bn JV to redevelop Toronto subway station

UK-based infrastructure firm Murphy is set to play a key role in the major redevelopment of Bloor-Yonge Subway Station in Toronto, as part of the Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV). The contract marks the beginning of a two-year development services phase, where KMJV will work alongside the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission)  to finalise the design, [...]

By |2025-04-15T09:30:36+00:00April 15th, 2025|Top Stories|
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