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From Pandemic Headwinds to Record Revenue: Mott MacDonald's Five-Year Financial Journey Few global engineering consultancies can point to a more consistent or strategically deliberate growth trajectory over the past five years than Mott MacDonald. The employee-owned engineering consultancy reported a record turnover of £2.5 billion for the year ended 31 December 2024, marking a six per cent increase on 2023's £2.3 billion. That headline figure, significant in isolation, becom

Sinoma International Engineering, the world's largest provider of cement engineering services and a subsidiary of China National Building Material Group (CNBM), has secured new engineering, procurement and construction contracts in both Iraq and Saudi Arabia, further cementing its position as the go-to EPC contractor for cement infrastructure across the Middle East. The contracts, reported in early 2026, add to an already formidable portfolio of awarded work in the region and

Tower Bridge at sunset, a masterpiece of Victorian engineering that continues to stand as one of the UK's most iconic and enduring infrastructure landmarks on the River Thames, London. National Highways has appointed British hydrogen firm GeoPura to supply green hydrogen to the Lower Thames Crossing, marking the largest volume of green hydrogen ever contracted for a British construction project. The £80 million deal will see GeoPura deliver 2,500 tonnes of hydrogen to the pro

Young minds, bright futures: investing in early education today builds the skilled construction workforce the UK will need tomorrow. Morgan Sindall Construction, the Leeds-headquartered contractor with a strong Scottish regional presence, has officially commenced work on the new Broadford Primary School in the Isle of Skye. The turf-cutting ceremony, held in February 2026, was attended by school pupils, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, Highland Council representatives and l

Modern waterfront towers rise over traditional wooden dhows in Dubai Marina, showcasing the UAE’s rapid urban development and world‑class construction skyline. Arada's Dubai Harbour Bet: A $422m Construction Contract That Signals Far More Than a Single Project The appointment of Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) as main contractor for Arada's W Residences at Dubai Harbour marks a defining moment in a development story that is reshaping how a Sharjah-founded developer is s

Riyadh's skyline reflects Saudi Arabia's rapid urban transformation, a fitting backdrop as ROSHN signs $570m in land sale and development deals to deliver thousands of new homes across the capital. Roshn Doubles Down on Private Sector Partnerships as Saudi Housing Demand Intensifies Saudi Arabia's national real estate developer Roshn Group has signed a series of land sale and development agreements totalling more than SAR 2.14 billion ($570.5 million) on the sidelines of Rest

Aerial view of an International Airport on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, showing the modern glass terminal complex, active runway and taxiways, parked narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, ground handling operations, and the turquoise Red Sea with nearby resort hotels in the background. (Image is an artistic expression) Egypt's Airport PPP Gambit: High Interest, Higher Stakes Egypt's decision to open Hurghada International Airport to private management has drawn a striking response: 6

Architectural rendering of the new £120m Edinburgh Eye Hospital in BioQuarter, featuring a modern multi-story design with blue glass facades, concrete panels, a prominent entrance, and integrated campus landscaping. (Above image is an artistic expression) Scotland's Healthcare Estate Gets a Strategic Upgrade The appointment of Kier Construction as principal contractor for a new ophthalmic hospital in Edinburgh represents more than a routine NHS capital award. It marks a signi

Project Overview Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has issued a tender for consultancy services covering the Riyadh segment of the Saudi Landbridge, a multi‑billion dollar freight railway intended to link the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coasts. The Riyadh works will form a critical node where new east–west tracks interface with existing lines, bypasses, and logistics hubs around the capital. The Saudi Landbridge itself is an estimated $7 billion programme totalling more than 1,500 km

Project Overview Damascus International Airport is undergoing a comprehensive redevelopment under a $4 billion concession awarded to a Qatar‑led consortium, with Terminal 2 forming a critical early phase of the expansion programme. Elegancia MEP’s scope covers all MEP and ELV systems required for terminal operations, passenger facilities, safety, and efficiency. Airport terminal construction featuring advanced MEP systems installation, curved roof architecture, tower cranes,

Project Overview The delivery partner tender covers programme management support for a planned satellite terminal development at Zayed International Airport (AUH), formerly Abu Dhabi International Airport. The selected consultant will work alongside Abu Dhabi Airports to steer design coordination, procurement sequencing, interface management, and construction oversight across a multi‑year expansion phase. The role is positioned as a strategic extension of Abu Dhabi Airports’

Project Overview The Monte Galala Towers and Marina project represents a major mixed-use coastal development, combining luxury residential towers, hotel facilities, and a new marina on 470,000 square metres of land along the Gulf of Suez, approximately 35 kilometres south of Ain Sokhna. The scheme, which will feature 10 towers, is designed to capitalise on the Red Sea’s growing status as a tourism and investment destination. Luxury coastal marina under construction with high-