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Aecon Completes Purchase of Preferred Shares of Aecon Utilities

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 13:17:09 EST

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) (“Aecon”) announced today the closing of the previously disclosed agreement to purchase all the outstanding Preferred Shares of Aecon Utilities for $320 million in cash. The purchase was funded from available cash on hand. - - About Aecon - - Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience. Aecon delivers integrated solutions to private and public-sector clients through its Construction s...

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ACCIONA Energ�a to build three battery storage systems in the Dominican Republic

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 10:09:03 EST

- - • The projects will have a combined power capacity of 21.2MW and a total energy storage capacity of 41.7MWh - - - ACCIONA Energ�a announced the construction of three battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the Dominican Republic, which are expected to be commissioned in the last quarter of 2027. - - The projects will have a combined power capacity of 21.2MW and a total energy storage capacity of 41.7MWh. They will be located alongside the Pedro Corto, Calabaza and Cotoper� photovoltai...

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Ferrovial delivers strong performance in first nine months of 2026

Tue, 3 Nov 2026 03:11:15 EST

- - • Adjusted EBITDA 1 increased by 21.8% and revenue rose by 10.8% year over year on a like-for-like basis 1 - • Highways in North America showed robust revenue growth, while Construction profitability exceeded the average long-term target, supported by a healthy order book 1 - • Recent U.S. P3 project wins underscore the strength of Ferrovial's distinctive business model and its ability to create long-term value - - - Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, reported stro...

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Tata Communications to Build India's AI Super Highway

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 09:48:22 EST

Tata Communications, a leading global communications technology player, announced strategic investments of close to USD 450 million to build an AI super highway in India - a high-speed, low-latency network fabric connecting India's key AI data-centre corridors. The company will build around 10,000 kilometers of the new long-haul fiber across India, creating one of the country's largest AI-ready connectivity network. Integrated with Tata Communications' global network backbone, the AI supe...

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Ferrovial strengthens UK water sector presence with Anglian Water framework appointment

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:28:52 EDT

Ferrovial, through its UK Construction business and in partnership with MWH Treatment, has been appointed to Anglian Water's Major Projects Framework, supporting the utility's £11 billion AMP8 investment programme. - - This appointment marks a significant step in Ferrovial's continued growth in the UK water sector, reinforcing the company's sustainable growth strategy for the region and expanding its position in essential infrastructure sectors with long-term investment plans. The framew...

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Keep Kids Safe From Lead: Puerto Rico Families and Communities Urged to Take Action During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:28:13 EDT

As National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is observed October 25–31, Zimmetry Environmental is encouraging families, property owners, contractors, schools, businesses, and community organizations throughout Puerto Rico to take practical steps to prevent lead exposure and protect children's health. - - The 2026 NLPPW theme, “Keep Kids Safe From Lead,” emphasizes three actions: Get the Facts, Get Your Child Tested, and Get Your Home Tested. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E...

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Aecon schedules third quarter 2026 financial results release and conference call

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:59:09 EDT

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) announced that it intends to release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2026 after market close, and has scheduled a live webcast and conference call for 9 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, October 30, 2026. - - A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed using this link and will be available at www.aecon.com/InvestorCalendar. Participants can also dial-in to the conference call and pre-register using this link. After reg...

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New LAKE building opens at Campus Mythenquai in Zurich

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:13:34 EDT

Swiss Re inaugurated the new LAKE building in Zurich, together with representatives from the City of Zurich, politics and business. LAKE completes the Campus Mythenquai ensemble on the shores of Lake Zurich, providing around 50 000 square metres of modern office space. - - Designed by Meili & Peter and GFA Gruppe f�r Architektur, LAKE combines architecture with resource-efficient building technology. As with the neighbouring Swiss Re Next office building, water from Lake Zurich helps cool...

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Aecon teams awarded contracts with aggregate value of $3 billion for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:32:27 EDT

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) (“Aecon”) announced that its joint venture with AtkinsR�alis and consortium with Siemens Energy have been awarded contracts by Ontario Power Generation (“OPG”) for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment Project with an aggregate value of $3 billion. This builds on completion of previously awarded contracts for early work ahead of the project. Aecon's $1.75 billion share of the contracts will be added to its Construction segment backlog in the thi...

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AECOM appoints Andrea Green to lead UK and Europe rail business

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:28:09 EDT

AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, has appointed Andrea Green as director for rail and transit in the UK and Europe, as it strengthens its support for the rail sector. - - Andrea joins AECOM from Alstom, where she was business development director and led the development and delivery of the company's UK growth and resilience strategy. - - She will draw on 30 years of experience across engineering, project delivery, business development and senior leadership to grow AECOM's rail...

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ACCIONA builds new Madrid Formula 1 circuit in record time

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:33:02 EDT

ACCIONA, in a joint venture with Eiffage Construcci�n, has completed construction of Madrid's Formula 1 circuit in a record 16 months. The circuit hosted the Spanish Grand Prix in the capital from September 11 to 13 this year. - - The deadline was met under particularly challenging conditions. Much of the work took place in an active urban environment next to the IFEMA exhibition center, with construction also subject to a mandatory 21-day shutdown due to other events held at the venue. - - ...

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Ferrovial selected to deliver Georgia's I-285 East Express Lanes

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:57:29 EDT

- - • The multi-phase project will add new express lanes and improvements designed to enhance mobility and connectivity across Atlanta's metropolitan area - - - Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, announces that the Ferrovial-led consortium, Top End Mobility Group, has been selected to deliver the I-285 East Express Lanes project in Greater Atlanta, Georgia, a major public-private partnership led by the Georgia Department of Transportation ( GDOT ) and the State R...

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Future of the Van Gogh Museum Secured

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:16:43 EDT

The Van Gogh Museum and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science have reached an agreement that will make it possible to finance the much-needed renovation of the museum building. The uncertainty over the museum's future has now been resolved. After more than fifty years of intensive use, the Van Gogh Museum building is no longer future proof and requires renovation. If not addressed, the building's condition would eventually be insufficient to guarantee security, climate control and...

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Protecting Puerto Rico's Indoor Environments After Flooding: Reducing Health Risks During Recovery

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:32:02 EDT

Flooding remains one of the most significant environmental challenges facing Puerto Rico, especially during hurricane season and periods of heavy rainfall. While communities often focus on visible structural damage after a flood event, hidden indoor environmental hazards can persist long after floodwaters have receded. - - According to guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), buildings affected by flooding may contain mold, bacteria, sewage, chemicals, and other contami...

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AECOM-led joint venture appointed as program management consultant for Ontario's Highway 413

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 09:08:06 EDT

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, announced an AECOM-led joint venture, 413 Continuity Partners, has been awarded the Highway 413 Program Management Consultant contract by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO). - - Highway 413 is a transformative transportation program that will create a new, approximately 59-kilometer transportation corridor with extensions to Highways 410 and 427 in Ontario. Including more than 170 bridges and 60 structural culverts, th...

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