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Israel Pushes Into New Africa Building Markets

Firms ink deals as Prime Minister Netanyahu leads first trade mission in decades

Neal Sandler

August 15, 2016

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Firms ink deals as Prime Minister Netanyahu leads first trade mission in decades

Companies

Chinese Bid $650M To Buy Global Desalination Pioneer IDE Technologies

Offer, one of three to its Israeli owners, would expand water tech firm's prospects in China and elsewhere

Neal Sandler

August 14, 2016

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Offer, one of three to firm's Israeli owners, would expand water tech firm's prospects.

Will Global Firms Be Part Of $580 Million Gaza Barrier Project?

Neal Sandler

August 10, 2016

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Security risks and geopolitical issues are expected to prevent non-Israeli companies from participating in an Israeli Defense Ministry project to build a 60-kilometer barrier designed to prevent and monitor Hamas tunneling, according to knowledgeable Israeli sources.

Americas Are Key to Growth For Israel's Largest Contractor

Neal Sandler

July 13, 2016

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Shikun & Binui Group, Israel’s largest contractor, expects to take a loss of up to $30 million on debts owed since last year for infrastructure by its key overseas client, oil-sector-ravaged Nigeria.

US Firm Wins Israel Offshore Gas Contract

Neal Sandler

July 6, 2016

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Houston-based engineer Wood Group Mustang has won the first major contract to develop Israel’s huge Leviathan offshore natural-gas field.

Global Bids in for $900M Red-Dead Water Project

Neal Sandler

June 29, 2016

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The first $900-million phase of a mammoth project to pump water from the Red Sea to the shrinking Dead Sea on the Israel-Jordan border—along with boosted water and power supply facilities for the region—has attracted design-construction proposals from teams that include 17 global firms.

Israeli Design-Builder Wins $90-Million Sugar Irrigation Job in Ethiopia

African nation aims to be a Top 10 global exporter by 2023

Neal Sandler

June 23, 2016

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East African nation aims to be a Top 10 global exporter by 2023.

Offshore Energy

Compromise Sets Stage for Huge Israel Gas-Sector infrastructure Spend

Neal Sandler

June 1, 2016

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New offshore gas-field deal with U.S.-Israeli developers follows a March high-court ruling that halted the expected $10B program over project terms.

Innovations are Key to Record Tall Solar Tower in Israel

Neal Sandler

May 11, 2016

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Construction is set to begin this month on the world’s tallest solar tower—a 787-ft-high structure in Israel’s Negev desert that will supply 1% of the country’s power.

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Work Starts on $200M Israel National Library After Architect Switch

Neal Sandler

April 18, 2016

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Swiss firm famous for Beijing's iconic bird's-nest stadium creates new national library design for Israel.

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

NJ Energy Firm Partners With UAE on Planned $25B Investment in Power for US Data Centers

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

Industry Jobs

Events

April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

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