Construction stories

Equinix will invest GBP £3.9 billion in a new data centre campus in Hertfordshire, boosting the UK’s AI capacity and creating thousands of jobs.

Brisbane’s $7bn Olympic build faces risk from a 55,000-strong construction worker shortage and outdated methods that could delay 2032 Games infrastructure.

NZ small businesses saw 1.9% sales growth year-on-year, but jobs fell 1.2%, with sectors like construction and hospitality facing ongoing challenges.

Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.

ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to mass-produce smart, eco-friendly homes, cutting emissions by 75% and waste by 80% with automated modular design.

Autodesk launches AI-powered updates across design, manufacturing, construction, and media, enhancing collaboration and productivity with new cloud tools.

Creative ITC unveils VCDPod, a cloud desktop solution tailored for AEC firms, enabling high-performance remote work on graphic-intensive projects.

Small business failure risk in Australia has risen 4.5%, outpacing 2.9% growth, hitting micro and young firms hardest amid shifting spending and inflation pressures.

NXT TEC.'s patented superstructure system revolutionises housing with faster builds, less waste, and a global licensing model addressing affordability worldwide.

Zoho's ANZ customer base grows 20% with new AI-powered solutions including Zoho Solo and Zoho for Nonprofits, boosting regional impact and innovation.

South Island leads NZ's labour rebound with 5.4% job growth and 5.1% wage rise, as casual roles surge 10.2% and trades sector booms.

HDR has appointed Shayne Blazley as Regional Business Development Director to drive growth of its Building Engineering Services in Australia and New Zealand.

AI, especially Generative AI, is set to transform Australia's construction project management by boosting efficiency, predicting risks, and enhancing collaboration.

Aerologix joins National Security Tech Alliance to advance Australia's tech resilience, focusing on drones, AI, and national defence innovation.

Nexer Enterprise Applications appoints Chris Braisby as Operations Director to strengthen operational strategy amid continued UK market growth.

Element Robotics' LunarSim, a digital twin platform for lunar missions, advances in Propel-AIR, aiming to cut costs and boost testing on Earth and the Moon.

Paragon has acquired UK-based Service Graphics, enhancing its marketing services with brand activations, large format displays, and on-demand print expertise.

Directed Technologies and KPMG Australia have launched an automated Fuel Tax Credit solution, easing claims for heavy vehicle fleets in key Australian industries.

Nexer Enterprise Applications has named Gareth Mitchell-Jones as Head of Data and AI UK to drive advanced Microsoft-based solutions across sectors.

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.