New planning rules introduced across England will fast-track thousands of homes near train, tram and underground stations. Under the revised National Planning Policy Framework, applications for housing within walking distance of transport hubs will face a default approval stance alongside minimum density requirements. The reforms form part of wider UK planning changes intended to support local development, cut administrative delays and progress toward national housing targets.
Skanska has signed an agreement in a joint venture with Stacy Witbeck to construct the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project for LA Metro in Van Nuys, California. Skanska’s share of the overall USD 1.9 billion contract stands at USD 957 million (approximately SEK 8.9 billion), booked under third-quarter 2026 US orders. The 10.8-kilometre ground-level system with 11 stations will complete in December 2031.
Vingroup Corporation has announced the master plan for the Hung Vuong International Sports Complex in southern Hanoi. Spanning over 400 hectares inside the Hanoi International Sports City, the development features the 135,000-seat VinFast - Trong Dong Stadium. Designed to host global events such as the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup, the site will integrate elite competition venues, extensive training grounds and public leisure facilities.
Saudi Arabia's Acwa has signed a major deal with Indonesia's state salt firm PT GARAM to build a $400 million integrated facility in East Java. The plant will process 62,500 cubic metres of desalinated water daily alongside 500,000 tons of high-purity industrial salt per year. The initiative aims to reduce Indonesia's reliance on salt imports while delivering crucial industrial water supplies.
Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone and Sun Group have signed six strategic agreements with key sector partners to upgrade island infrastructure before hosting APEC 2027. The project commitments cover a new Light Rail Transit line, localised security frameworks, a multi-level school campus, and community English education initiatives. The coordinated efforts aim to strengthen long-term municipal development across the island.
Arup and Obermeyer GmbH & Co. Kg have secured a masterplanning contract from Autobahn GmbH to redesign the A3/A1 motorway junction in Leverkusen. As one of Germany's oldest and busiest interchanges, the site will undergo extensive modernisation to ease congestion. The joint venture project features key civil engineering works, including a new one-kilometre bridge near the BayArena, while maintaining continuous traffic flow during construction.
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