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January 2, 2026

Construction

Watts Water Technologies Inc., a world leader in water solutions, has successfully purchased Saudi Cast. This strategic purchase was completed on December 1, 2025. It was financed using Watts’ existing cash reserves. Saudi Cast brings annualised sales of about $20 million to Watts. The acquired business will now operate within the APMEA regional segment. The move expands Watts’ operational reach in the Middle East.
Industrial property firm CTP and energy provider ČEZ ESCO have officially opened a major new 5.5 megawatt (MW) rooftop solar power installation in the South Moravian region of the Czech Republic. The combined project, located across CTPark Brno and CTPark Brno South, marks the largest of its type in the area. The facilities are expected to generate over 5.2 GWh of clean energy annually, which is enough to power around 1,500 average households.
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.

Efforts to deliver 100,000 mixed housing units across the South-East region of Nigeria have commenced following a major agreement in Enugu. The $10 billion (N15 trillion) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is between the Igboebinie Plc consortium and Hand of God Construction Company Limited. The project will feature smart city designs and will create an estimated three million jobs. The development aims to tackle Nigeria’s significant housing deficit and redefine urban infrastructure, positioning the region as a hub for investment and sustainable living.
La Premiere Realty and Gables Construction Group have officially announced a major new exclusive collaboration based in Coral Gables, Florida. The partnership is designed to offer clients a fully streamlined service for property acquisition and subsequent construction work. The integrated service begins with La Premiere Realty handling the land acquisition phase. It then moves directly into construction, culminating in a fully constructed, move-in-ready home delivered by Gables Construction Group.

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