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WHAT'S NEXT?: 65 per cent of global construction growth for the next decade will happen in emerging markets. Smart cities, sustainable construction, greater urbanization and pre-fabricated buildings will all play their part in future construction growth.

• [New] In 2025, businesses will rely on chatbots powered by AI and natural language processing to handle customer inquiries, drive sales, and even build brand loyalty. TechboltX - Tech Innovations - Latest Tech Trends, AI I
• [New] Along with the Additive Manufacturing CRC, it will build sovereign manufacturing capability, anchoring companies and their technology to Australia, instead of relying on foreign supply chains. Home
• [New] Trend: As consumer interest in niche fabrics grows, fabric suppliers USA that offer specialized, sustainable textiles will have a distinct competitive advantage. Fabriclore
• [New] Proximity and Local Sourcing: Fabric suppliers USA and clothing material suppliers will become integral to sourcing strategies, as brands seek to secure their supply chains and boost sustainability by sourcing locally. Fabriclore
• [New] Germany plans to build gas-fired power plants as backups for renewable energy. National Wind Watch
• [New] New Zealand is seeking information as it builds its national system, Idemia is partnering up to support projects from Armenia to Saudi Arabia and new cards made with Veridos technology are coming to Guyana in 2026. BiometricUpdate.com
• [New] The deployment of Suwaydawi forces alongside non-local government forces could secure Druze locals from Sunni extremists and build trust between the Druze community and the Syrian government. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Besides flights within the United States (international flights often require a passport), some federal buildings and nuclear power plants will require a federally accepted form of identification as well. Daily News
• [New] New fabric markets will change global supply lines and cause growth that has never been seen before. Fabriclore
• [New] By fostering collaboration, Europe can lead the way in building a secure, global quantum communication network that protects sensitive data against emerging threats from quantum computing. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] TruMeat is run by executives with significant experience in large-scale biomanufacturing and cell culture media production, and will build a pilot scale plant utilizing Meatable's technology, with construction to begin later in 2025, pending new financing, AgFunderNews understands. AgFunderNews
• [New] One of the largest natural deep-water harbours in northern Europe, the proposed facility will be capable of accommodating large vessels and provide a center for the construction and assembly of wind turbines - both fixed and floating - and associated foundations. Scottish Construction Now
• [New] Single-family home sales are expected to close 2025 at 4.86 million units, and new single-family construction is expected to total approximately 964,000 units this year. Fannie Mae
• [New] Stantec will provide engineering services during construction for the treatment facility at Vancouver's Water Station 4, one of the first stations in Vancouver's water supply that will treat water for PFAS. The Manila Times
• [New] In the third stage, by 2035, a hydrogen energy industry system will be established, constructing a diverse hydrogen application ecosystem encompassing sectors such as transportation, energy storage, and industry. SpringerLink
• [New] L&T will construct an Iconic Building, which will house advanced quantum systems provided by IBM. Current Affairs
• [New] Settled homes are the best long-term solution providing newly arriving individuals and families with the best opportunities to fully integrate, put down roots, and build their new lives in the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] Protix is now preparing to build a facility in South Korea that will upcycle up to 130,000 tons of food waste each year. F&A Next
• [New] Not far from EAST, the Chinese government is building the Comprehensive Research Facility for Fusion Technology (CRAFT), a 40-hectare complex that will develop the underlying engineering for future fusion machines. IEEE Spectrum
• [New] Construction of all four units is planned for completion by 2028-2029, and Egypt expects that the NPP will reach full capacity by 2030. Nuclear Engineering International
• [New] India and Saudi Arabia will enhance collaboration in the tourism sector through capacity building, knowledge exchange, and sustainable tourism practices. Current Affairs
• Japan finally broke ground on Thursday for construction of a US$9 billion MGM venture in Osaka Bay that could become Asia's highest-grossing casino, a quarter-century after gambling resorts were first proposed. Bangkok Post

Last updated: 07 May 2025