TransLink has broken ground on its first real estate scheme, a 31-storey mixed-use tower at West Broadway and Arbutus in Vancouver. Developed alongside PCI Developments, the project features 256 rental homes, retail space, and community facilities directly opposite the upcoming Arbutus Station. The scheme marks a new funding model for TransLink, generating long-term non-taxation revenue to reinvest directly into the regional transit network.
Sun Group has officially broken ground on the Sun Galaxy Complex, a VND 10,750 billion entertainment hub in Da Nang. Situated along the Han River in Ngu Hanh Son ward, the development features an outdoor venue with nearly 20,000 seats, alongside a 47-story tower offering hospitality and retail facilities. The project aims to establish a year-round destination for global events and enhance the local night-time economy.
AtkinsRéalis subsidiary Edaroth has finished 12 affordable homes across four sites in Epsom, Surrey, for Raven Housing Trust. Built using offsite modern methods of construction, the development aims to provide a repeatable model for social housing providers across the UK. The scheme exceeds current government targets for offsite manufacturing while meeting future environmental efficiency standards.
Hyundai E&C has selected 12 promising startups through its fifth annual open innovation contest, co-hosted with the Seoul Economic Promotion Agency. Chosen from 156 applicants, these firms will undergo a four-month proof-of-concept phase to test emerging technologies across artificial intelligence, robotics, digital healthcare and smart construction. The initiative aims to integrate cutting-edge solutions directly into active construction sites and residential developments.
Saudi Downtown Company has signed a major agreement with national firm Ansab Company. The deal covers the comprehensive design and construction of critical infrastructure works for the Downtown Al Khobar project. The contract will focus on developing roads, implementation networks and street lighting to build an integrated urban environment that supports long term economic growth in the region.
Sime Darby Property and ESR have expanded the E-Metro Logistics Park in Selangor, Malaysia, by adding over 2,200,000 square feet of warehouse space. The expansion includes the finished Metrohub 4 facility and the groundbreaking of Metrohub 3. Global beverage brand MIXUE has pre-committed to Metrohub 4, while Metrohub 3 will offer specialised storage for electric vehicle components and lithium batteries.
