Construction & Infrastructure

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 8, 2025 - Global business districts are regaining their pull as hubs for capital, talent and innovation, even as they face structural shifts from hybrid work, rising costs and climate pressures, according to the new "Global Business Districts Attractiveness Report 2025" by EY, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Global Business Districts (GBD) Innovation Club. The study again crowns New York as the world's leading hub while placing Frankfurt's banking district in the global top ten and at number one worldwide for sustainability.

New York Leads, Frankfurt Enters Top Ten as Europe Loses Ground on Scale

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - December 4, 2025 - Velvære, a 60-acre wellness-focused, ski-in/ski-out residential community in Deer Valley's new East Village, has secured a restructured $555 million construction revolver to complete its luxury estates, vertical residences and private amenities, underscoring continued investor appetite for high-end U.S. residential destination projects.

$555 million revolver anchors a $1 billion alpine masterplan

The new capital structure combines $197 million in fresh financing from Anchor Loans with existing commitments into a multi-product construction revolver. Arranged and advised by LFB Ventures, with equity backing from Toba Capital, the facility is designed to fund land development, amenity construction and vertical build-out across the project's diverse product mix.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - November 13, 2025 - ARCHITECT@WORK (A@W) will return to Messe Düsseldorf on December 3-4, 2025, with a sharpened focus on sustainable building and architectural transformation. The curated event, long regarded as a must-attend platform for specifiers, architects, and interior designers, is positioning its 9th Düsseldorf edition around the industry's most urgent mandate: repurposing, upgrading, and decarbonizing the built environment.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 4, 2025 – Germany’s flagship timber trade gathering, Branchentag Holz, returns to Koelnmesse on November 11–12, 2025, bringing wood wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers, and suppliers together for two days of deal-making, policy dialogue, and product discovery. With exhibition, conference, and awards under one roof, the event is positioned as a high-value stop for procurement teams and executives planning 2026 assortments, partnerships, and sustainable construction strategies.

Event at a glance: format, venue, hours
The 18th edition is staged in Cologne (Koelnmesse, Hall 8, North Entrance) and runs Tuesday 09:00–18:00 and Wednesday 09:00–16:00. The concept blends a compact two-day trade fair with the GD Holz Forum conference, enabling visitors to move seamlessly from technical sessions to supplier meetings and back to the show floor.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 31, 2025 – Compass Europe is marking two decades of European manufacturing with a premium line of carbon-ceramic pools that integrate an automated self-cleaning system, positioning the brand for specifiers seeking durable construction, predictable operating costs, and streamlined service models ahead of aquanale 2025 in Cologne. Built in Slovakia on more than 40 years of Australian R&D, the portfolio targets installers and commercial property owners who need structurally rigid shells, efficient hydraulics, and reduced chemical consumption in long-life outdoor applications.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2025 – Hugo Lahme GmbH will present its end-to-end portfolio for swimming pool engineering and high-precision metal casting at aquanale 2025 (Hall 07.1 | E021 D028), targeting public pools, hospitality wellness centers, and specialty contractors. The family-owned manufacturer emphasizes lifecycle durability, corrosion resistance, and stringent quality assurance across bronze, gunmetal, and stainless-steel components—built and tested in Ennepetal, Germany.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – 30 October 2025 – KDF Ltd will showcase its high-performance sports flooring portfolio at FSB Cologne 2025, highlighting certified running tracks, tennis court systems and multi-use surfaces designed to improve durability, player safety and lifecycle value for venues. With manufacturing in Greece (EU) and exports to more than 85 countries across six continents, the company positions itself as a full-system provider for planners seeking compliant, reliable, and cost-efficient flooring solutions.

Proven systems, clear wayfinding at the show

KDF confirms presence across the Passage between Hall 10 and Hall 11 (W001) and on Hall 10.2 | F020 G021, giving facility owners and specifiers direct access to its EPDM granules and turnkey polyurethane and acrylic systems. The company emphasizes factory-controlled quality, dependable delivery, and post-installation support to de-risk projects from tender through maintenance.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2025 – Rollo Solar Melichar GmbH will showcase a broadened line of polycarbonate and PVC pool covers, vertical safety shutters, and recessed/deck-mounted systems at aquanale 2025 (Hall 07.1 | D038 E037). For municipal pools, hotels, and wellness operators, the proposition is clear: curb evaporation, stabilize water chemistry, and tighten access control—translating to measurable energy efficiency and leaner operations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2025 – SPECK Pumpen is leveraging its BADU brand and a century-plus of pump engineering to address energy efficiency, service life, and safety across public pools, hotel spa facilities, and closed-loop aquaculture. The company’s 2025 showcase (Hall 07.1 | C020 D021, aquanale) emphasizes climate-friendly pumping, counter-swim systems, and customized industrial solutions designed to reduce OPEX while maintaining water quality and uptime.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 30, 2025 – The 11th International Swimming Pool & Wellness Forum (ISWF), organized by the Bundesverband Schwimmbad & Wellness e.V. (bsw) at Koelnmesse, Hall 7 (C40/D41), runs October 28–31, 2025, with a practitioner-led agenda spanning DIN 19643 water treatment, ventilation and electrical best practice, decarbonization pathways, modular pool construction, and workforce development for public and private operators.

Innovation focus: standards, filtration, and modular build-outs
Program blocks cover the current state of DIN 19643 for pool and spa water treatment, ceramic filtration and dosing, and safety-critical electrical installations in high-humidity environments. A “pool out of the box” concept illustrates how modular units can shorten build windows across multiple sites, helping municipalities and hotels add capacity without long closures.