Construction
Juan Martín Caicedo to step down from CCI presidency after over 20 years
Juan Martín Caicedo, executive president of the Colombian Chamber of Infrastructure (CCI), announced his resignation from the role this Wednesday after over two decades leading the guild. He will officially hand over the presidency in February 2026 during the Statutory Assembly in Bogotá. Caicedo has been the sole executive president since the entity's founding in 2003.
Traffic flows over new Talbrücke Sterbecke near Schalksmühle
Starting Monday, October 20, traffic can drive over the newly built section of the Talbrücke Sterbecke near Schalksmühle on the A45 for the first time. After two and a half years of construction, traffic will flow again over the 265-meter-long bridge. The release is announced by the Federal Autobahn GmbH.
White House East Wing demolition sparks ethics concerns
An excavator has begun demolishing the facade of the White House's East Wing, marking the start of a $250 million ballroom project championed by President Trump. The move has surprised observers and drawn criticism from historic preservation groups over its impacts. Watchdogs highlight potential ethical issues tied to funding from corporations with government business.
Public works launches action plan to end construction failures
South Africa's Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has unveiled the South African Construction Action Plan to address chronic issues in public construction projects. Minister Dean Macpherson announced the initiative in Cape Town, aiming to restore accountability and halt the cycle of incomplete schools, hospitals, and escalating costs. The plan targets mismanagement, disappearing contractors, and criminal interference in the sector.