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Ferrovial kicks off 2026 with robust operating results

Fri, 8 May 2026 09:41:48 EDT

- - • Revenues and adjusted EBITDA� reported double-digit growth, excluding the impact of exchange rates - • North American highways delivered outstanding results - • Construction division achieved a healthy order book� and stable margins - - - Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, closed the first quarter of 2026 with robust growth, supported by the strong performance of its business units. Both revenue and adjusted EBITDA� increased, driven mainly by U.S. highways perf...

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Haslam Sports Group alongside AECOM Hunt and Turner joint venture announce groundbreaking of the new Huntington Bank Field

Thu, 7 May 2026 09:16:54 EDT

The Haslam Sports Group (HSG) alongside a joint venture of AECOM Hunt and Turner Construction Company and HKS today announced the groundbreaking of the new Huntington Bank Field, the future home of the Cleveland Browns starting in the 2029 season. The groundbreaking ceremony held at the new site in Brook Park today marks the official start of construction on Northeast Ohio's largest economic development project to date, the new Huntington Bank Field enclosed stadium and surrounding distric...

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Building Safety Month 2026 Highlights Resources to Strengthen Indoor Environmental Quality in Puerto Rico

Mon, 4 May 2026 13:24:42 EDT

This month marks the annual celebration of Building Safety Month in Puerto Rico and throughout the United States. Now in its 46th year, the 2026 campaign theme, “Built to Last,” underscores the importance of resilient construction, proactive maintenance, and healthy indoor environments in protecting occupants and communities. - - Supported by the nonprofit International Code Council and a broad coalition of partners, Building Safety Month raises awareness about the critical role of building...

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Aecon alliance selected for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit Civil and Utilities Works project in Ontario

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:15:31 EDT

Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) (“Aecon”) announced today that Hamilton LRT Civil & Utilities Alliance has been selected by Metrolinx as the development partner for the Hamilton LRT Civil and Utilities Works project in Ontario. Under the alliance, Metrolinx is the project owner, Aecon is the construction partner responsible for project delivery, and a joint venture between Hatch, Egis and Systra is the design partner. - - Hamilton LRT Civil & Utilities Alliance has executed an alliance developm...

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AECOM awarded USACE Baltimore District contract to deliver environmental services

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:34:25 EDT

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, announced it has been selected for a multiple-award environmental services contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District. This contract vehicle enables AECOM to deliver innovative environmental remediation solutions that tackle complex cleanup challenges, with a particular focus on reducing hazardous contaminants through site mitigation and remediation services, while supporting USACE and its customers i...

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AECOM selected to conduct PFAS pilot program for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:23:43 EDT

AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it was selected by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to deliver a first-of-its-kind program piloting reduction and destruction technologies for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at municipal wastewater treatment plants (POTWs) across Massachusetts. AECOM, in partnership with CDM Smith, executed eighteen pilot tests on materials and technologies within a compressed timeframe. The progr...

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Attentive.ai Expands Beam AI Platform, Delivering Completed Takeoffs Up to 90% Faster and Enabling Contractors to Bid 3x More Jobs

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:30:00 EDT

Attentive.ai today announced the expansion of Beam AI, its estimating platform built to address a core constraint in construction: how much work contractors can actually price. The platform is now used by more than 1,200 contractors and suppliers across the U.S. and Canada, has completed over 500,000 takeoffs, and saved more than 20 million hours of manual estimating work. - - Every construction project starts the same way. Estimators work through hundreds of pages of plans, measuring sco

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Professional Insulation Assessments Key to Preventing Asbestos Exposure in Puerto Rico

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:17:27 EDT

Zimmetry Environmental, Puerto Rico's leading environmental and industrial hygiene consulting firm, is emphasizing the importance of properly identifying and managing asbestos-containing insulation materials to protect workers, building occupants, and the public from potential health hazards. - - Although asbestos use declined decades ago, many buildings constructed before the 1980s still contain insulation products that can release dangerous airborne fibers when disturbed during maintenanc...

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AECOM becomes a policy partner to Transport Australia

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:58:43 EDT

AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, announced its appointment as an inaugural productivity policy partner to Transport Australia. AECOM has joined Transport Australia's productivity policy working group, drawing on the Company's deep expertise in advising and delivering iconic transportation infrastructure to support the industry body's goal of driving productivity improvements across the sector. - - “As a policy partner to Transport Australia, we bring real‑time insights...

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ACCIONA and Real Betis begin redevelopment work at Benito Villamar�n Stadium

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:02:36 EDT

ACCIONA and Real Betis Balompi� have begun the first phase of Benito Villamar�n Stadium's redevelopment, a project that will transform this facility into a modern, higher-capacity venue for Seville. - - The project will be carried out in several phases. This first phase includes excavation work and the installation of a retaining system using diaphragm walls, required for the construction of the below-grade levels. In parallel, over the coming months, both parties will continue to refine th...

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IKEA U.S. announces plans to open Sarasota location late summer 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:55:57 EDT

IKEA U.S. is excited to announce plans for a new store in Sarasota, Florida, slated to open late summer 2026, marking the sixth location in the state. Located in the University Town Center at 147 N. Cattleman Rd, the new store will bring the IKEA experience closer to the Sarasota community and the surrounding region. - - “At IKEA, our focus is on making it easier for more people to access affordable, well‑designed home furnishings,” said Rob Olson, interim CEO of IKEA U.S. “Opening a...

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Arcadis Spring Ireland Market View: Economic volatility and new policy risks temper optimism, but sector is poised for recovery as public investment accelerates

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:09:47 EDT

Arcadis, the leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, released its  Spring 2026 Ireland Market View Report. The latest analysis provides a comprehensive overview of macroeconomic trends, sector performance, and future projections for the Irish construction market, highlighting both emerging opportunities and key risks for the year ahead. - - After a turbulent end to 2025, which saw output contract across all major sectors, Ireland's construction industr...

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Ferrovial holds its 2026 Shareholders Meeting after a year of strong operational performance and Nasdaq-100 inclusion

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:16:21 EDT

Ferrovial held its 2026 Shareholders Meeting, following a year of solid results and strong operational performance across all its business areas, and which culminated in the company's inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index. - - “In 2025, Ferrovial delivered robust performance across all business divisions. We joined the Nasdaq-100 index in December, reflecting the confidence investors place in our long-term strategy. Looking ahead, we believe we are well positioned for continued growth, suppo...

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