BNW Developments has entered a major strategic partnership with China Railway No. 4 Engineering Group Co. Ltd. (CREC4) to accelerate its construction projects in Ras Al Khaimah. The collaboration is valued at approximately AED 1 billion and aims to utilize the engineering expertise of the Fortune 500 subsidiary to deliver high-end waterfront destinations. This move follows the completion of initial site works on several BNW projects and marks a shift into a high-speed execution phase for the developer.
Architectural firm RMJM has presented its latest mixed-use project in Riyadh’s Al Qairawan district. The development is characterised by a contemporary interpretation of Salmani design principles, using textured façades and vertical fins to manage the local climate. By breaking the massing into a collection of varied volumes, the design incorporates green terraces and shaded pedestrian colonnades at street level.
Holcim has announced a major expansion in Latin America through the acquisition of a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo for USD 1.5 billion. The deal brings a leading Peruvian building materials producer into the Holcim portfolio, adding 5 million tons of annual cement capacity and 28 concrete plants. Projected to close in the first half of 2026, the acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share.
Karma Urban Development has officially launched its first project in New Cairo, KAVI, a mixed-use development comprising commercial, administrative, and medical spaces. The company marked its entry into the Egyptian market by signing three cooperation protocols with leading engineering consultancy firms for the project’s execution and management.
The Supervisory Board of Vonovia SE has unanimously decided on two key Executive Board changes, appointing Katja Wünschel as the new Chief Development Officer (CDO) from June 1, 2026. Ms. Wünschel, a seasoned leader from the renewable energy sector, is expected to bring extensive experience in project management and large investment projects to Vonovia’s new housing and modular construction business.
InfraPartners, a leader in prefabricated AI data centre solutions, and JLL, a global real estate and investment management company, have formed a new strategic partnership. This collaboration is designed to accelerate the development and operation of AI data centres by solving the challenge of efficient project delivery post-site identification. The unified model combines InfraPartners’ prefabricated, upgradeable digital infrastructure with JLL’s expertise in site selection, project execution, financing, and facilities management.
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