Many aspects of life as we knew it changed irrevocably when the global pandemic hit, and even though the path to a circular and greener economy was well underway before then, the rebound from COVID-19 should be a catalyst for change in the construction sector

The Coronavirus pandemic has put considerable strain on businesses of all sizes, but some sectors have proved more resilient to lockdown pressures than others. It comes as no surprise that big tech has fared well over the past 12 months, but other more traditional sectors, too, have proved buoyant in testing times

Many industries rely on the sand trade, but the valuable resource is often exported at the expense of local communities and the environment. Experts are warning that regulation must improve, or we risk pushing the material to the point of exhaustion

In Morocco’s cities, infrastructural projects are well-developed and well-financed. Yet, in more rural areas, basic services are still lacking

In its next budget cycle, the EU plans to spend billions on border control. The biggest winner in this arrangement is the private border security industry, which plays a key role in shaping European migration policy

India experienced its most severe drought for seven decades this summer. With water reserves drying up, deep flaws in the country’s water management and infrastructure have been exposed

Urban infrastructure is ill-equipped to absorb the growing tide of people flocking into cities. It’s imperative that commercial and public interests come together to ensure these environments are fit for purpose

As rapid urbanisation continues to create opportunities for the global construction industry, technology and environmental solutions are helping to usher in a new wave of glass products

Ahmed Abou Hashima explains how continuing to invest through Egypt’s 2011 revolution won him 20 percent of the country’s steel sector

Abidjan’s Government decided a third bridge would help alleviate the strain on the country’s increasing population