Modular construction firm NRB is showcasing relocatable and long-life building solutions at the 2026 World Smart City Expo in Busan. The firm addresses urban land shortages by placing temporary, reusable modular structures on underutilised sites, such as car parks and development land. These flexible modules can be moved or reconfigured over time to match shifting local demographic demands, including youth, family and elderly housing needs.
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.
Galvanize Real Estate has entered the Massachusetts market by acquiring the 360,000-square-foot Liberty Logistics Portfolio in Greater Boston. The three-building purchase expands the firm's US footprint to 3.2 million square feet. The company plans to modernise and decarbonise the assets through solar power, electrification and battery storage, aiming to reduce onsite emissions by 104%.
Industrial developer Panattoni has named Sharad Gohil as CEO and Managing Director of Panattoni India to drive its regional expansion. Gohil, the former head of IndoSpace Capital Asia, brings over 25 years of global real estate experience. He will lead the firm's growth across Indian logistics hubs, manufacturing corridors and emerging digital infrastructure markets, including data centres.
Solar power company Alight has expanded its clean energy partnership with automotive supplier Lear Corp through three new industrial projects in Europe. The initiatives include a 1.4-megawatt solar carport in Valls, Spain, and two rooftop solar systems at factories in Poland. Operating under a long-term Solar-as-a-Service model, the new installations bring the firms' joint European capacity to more than 6 megawatts across six operational sites.
VinMetal, a subsidiary of Vingroup, has signed a strategic agreement with Primetals Technologies to develop a major steel production complex in Ha Tinh, Vietnam. The project focuses on green and digital technology for both long and flat steel. By using advanced metallurgical solutions, the partnership aims to meet international ESG standards. The facility is expected to begin initial operations in 2027, supporting domestic and export markets.
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