Market briefs from the field.
Bechtel opens Polish office to oversee country’s first nuclear plant
25 June 2026 · Global Construction Review
US engineering giant Bechtel has opened an office in Gdańsk, northern Poland to support the delivery of the country’s first nuclear power plant and develop a local workforce to grow Poland’s nuclear industry.
Damac records US $136mn in sales through home ownership campaign
19 June 2026 · Middle East Construction News
Damac Properties has recorded US $136mn in sales through its latest home ownership campaign, reflecting continued demand for quality homes in Dubai and the city’s enduring appeal as a place to live, invest and build a future.
Ardmore Construction Group collapses into administration
11 June 2026 · Construction Enquirer
Ardmore Construction Group went into administration on Thursday after mounting concerns over potential liabilities linked to legacy residential projects undermined its ability to secure new work triggered a cash flow crunch.
ORA awards UNEC US $517.36mn main works contract for BAYN
05 June 2026 · Middle East Construction News
ORA Developers have announced the appointment of United Engineering Construction (UNEC) as the main works contractor for Phase 1 of BAYN, a coastal community within Ghantoot located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Barry Dodd takes charge at PJ Hegarty UK business
20 May 2026 · Construction Enquirer
PJ Hegarty has appointed Barry Dodd as Managing Director UK where he will oversee a business with a projected turnover of £110m this year.
HS2 Cost Rises to £102.7bn as Completion Delayed to 2040s
20 May 2026 · Construction Enquirer
Transport Secretary confirms the full HS2 route will not open until between 2040 and 2043, with the budget revised to £87.7bn–£102.7bn.
Ferrovial wins $1bn Puerto Rico flood defence contract
14 May 2026 · Global Construction Review
Spain’s Ferrovial has landed a $1.078bn contract from the Caribbean District of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to widen and deepen a segment of the Río Piedras channel in Puerto Rico to improve flood defences.
GCC Mega-Projects Drive Surge in Demand for Commercial Talent
12 April 2026 · B7 Market Brief
NEOM, Diriyah and Qiddiya programmes are accelerating hiring for senior QSes, contracts managers and claims specialists across the Gulf.
Dispute Resolution: The Quiet Boom in Construction Claims
02 March 2026 · B7 Insight
Inflation, supply chain shocks and tighter contracts are fuelling a wave of complex disputes across UK and Middle East infrastructure.