Foster + Partners has joined a UK-EU consortium that secured a £4 million research grant from the European Innovation Council Pathfinder funding programme. The three-year SWIFT-BUILD project focuses on autonomous robotic assembly for modular timber structures using top-down construction techniques. The initiative combines artificial intelligence, automated machinery and aerial drones to create flexible buildings designed for adaptation and eventual disassembly.
Al Saidan Real Estate has appointed Abdullatif Almuhaideb as Chief Executive Officer to lead its next growth phase. The strategic move coincides with the rollout of the company's ATRIUM 2026-2030 roadmap, which aims to improve operational efficiency and scale high-quality developments. Almuhaideb brings over 15 years of industry experience to the role.
The Real Brokerage and RE/MAX Holdings have finalised their business combination, forming Real REMAX Group Inc. The deal introduces the new trading symbol REAX on the Nasdaq following a 10-for-1 share consolidation for Real investors and stock or cash payouts for RE/MAX shareholders. Chief Executive Tamir Poleg highlighted the move as a transformational step for property technology and network expansion.
Signia Hilton has announced Signia Restore, an integrated wellness concept designed to transform how guests train and recover while travelling. The service will debut at Signia Hilton Indianapolis, which is taking bookings for January 2027. Combining high-performance training, recovery spaces, tailored guidance and retail, the initiative targets business and leisure travellers. Following its Indiana launch, Hilton plans to introduce the concept across select international properties.
Philippine property giant Megaworld is expanding its hospitality arm, aiming for nearly 12,000 hotel rooms by 2032. The rollout covers key locations such as Palawan and Ilocos Norte alongside major urban hubs. To support this growth, the firm established Megaworld Global Hotels and Resorts, splitting management into two specialised groups. The strategic restructuring follows strong financial momentum, driven by rising revenues and new regional hotel openings.
South Korean builder GS E&C has partnered with CRA, an architecture and design group led by MIT Professor Carlo Ratti, to research climate-resilient housing concepts. The project analyses the impact of extreme weather, heatwaves, and fine dust on homes using sensor data. Following feasibility testing, the firm plans to roll out these protective technologies across its premium Xi residential apartments.
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