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How Can Mass Timber Cut Carbon in Meta's Data Centres?
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (339+ words) As data centre construction accelerates globally, the sector's reliance on carbon-intensive materials presents both a challenge and an opportunity for construction firms. Meta's work on alternative building materials, particularly mass timber and low-carbon concrete, could signal a shift in how…...
Why Winda & Gi21 are Building Data Centres in Finland
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (682+ words) A Helsinki-based renewable energy developer is pivoting to major construction infrastructure with plans for a "500m (US$584m)-plus data centre development in southern Finland, marking one of the region's most significant industrial projects. Winda Energy, which has spent 15 years developing wind…...
Is the Construction Workforce Becoming More Diverse?
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (536+ words) The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has found that more women are entering the construction industry and pursuing construction training." In an industry traditionally dominated by men, women have historically entered the sector in administrative roles, rather than taking part…...
Top 10: Site Monitoring Platforms
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (918+ words) Construction sites are becoming increasingly complex, as technology becomes a key feature and organisations need to consider their environmental impacts. To effectively monitor an active site in order to have a thorough understanding of operations at any given time, businesses…...
Why are Data Centre Firms Becoming Green Energy Producers?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (747+ words) Construction and infrastructure development are entering a new phase in the data centre sector, as operators move beyond traditional energy procurement models to build and own their own power generation facilities. With market volatility, price instability and consumption levels all…...
How is Fluor Corporation Advancing US Refining Technology?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (619+ words) In recent years, the US has been pushing for a more independent and domestic supply chain operation across all industries. As oil supply chains become more vulnerable, the US is aiming to reduce its reliance on other countries. In an…...
Entergy and Meta: A US$5bn Data Centre Infrastructure Deal
1+ week, 2+ day ago (450+ words) Entergy Louisiana has announced a second agreement with Meta to supply power to the tech giant's hyperscale data centre in Richland Parish, Northeast Louisiana, bringing the total projected customer benefit from both deals to approximately US$2. 65bn over 20 years. The latest…...
Inside Amazon's Sustainable Delivery Station Warehouse
1+ week, 3+ day ago (413+ words) Buildings and construction account for 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Carbon Leadership Forum. This significant environmental impact is pushing companies to rethink how they design and build their facilities, with Amazon's latest delivery station serving as a…...
A Bunker in the Ballroom: White House Construction Halted
2+ week, 3+ day ago (493+ words) Plans to transform the White House into a venue capable of hosting grand-scale international events were first announced in July 2025. The administration stated that it was unable to host major functions honouring world leaders and other countries without having to…...
Top 10: Construction Sustainability Champions
2+ week, 4+ day ago (948+ words) Businesses around the world are changing how they operate, implementing new strategies to simultaneously demonstrate positive brand image, measurable profit and climate responsibility. Construction Digital takes a look at the Top 10 Construction Sustainability Champions who are embedding responsible practices throughout…...