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Lead Analyst, Engineering Market Intelligence
Amira Al-Fahad delivers high-frequency market updates and quantitative research on global engineering trends. She tracks corporate strategic shifts within the construction industry.
amira.alfahad@engineeringbrief.orgAnalyze the market dynamics of current large-scale US public works projects (such as highways, water, and airport-related projects), explore the key factors driving investment in industrial infrastructure and engineering innovation, and forecast future trends.
In-depth analysis of the rise of the Design-Build model in large-scale engineering projects (Mega Projects) and its profound impact on project delivery cycles, cost control, and supply chains, and exploration of future trends in sustainable infrastructure construction.
In-depth analysis of leading enterprises in the global industrial construction sector, exploring how they are leading the construction and technological innovation of mega projects under the drive of energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and digitalization.
In-depth analysis of the urbanization, mining activities, and technological progress driving the growth of the heavy construction machinery market, and exploring their impact on global engineering construction and infrastructure investment.
In-depth analysis of the application of lump sum contracts in large-scale infrastructure construction, energy projects, and industrial projects, exploring their key role in risk control, cost certainty, and project management, and looking ahead to their long-term impact on the global engineering industry.
In large-scale infrastructure and industrial construction projects, project procurement management has evolved from back-office transactional work into a strategic function that determines project cost, schedule, and risk performance. Drawing on international engineering management practices, this article analyzes procurement management processes, contract governance, and industry impact.
The U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation is undergoing its most comprehensive revision in decades, covering everything from procurement processes to contract management. This reform will profoundly impact the global engineering contractor and infrastructure construction markets.
Based on the latest report from Future Market Insights, this article analyzes the drivers behind the global construction anchoring market's growth from $15.58 billion in 2026 to $27.91 billion by 2036, covering areas such as urbanization, infrastructure investment, seismic codes, and green buildings, while also exploring regional market dynamics and technological trends.
The U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is undergoing its most significant revision in decades, aimed at streamlining procurement processes and improving efficiency. For engineering contractors involved in federal infrastructure projects, this reform will profoundly affect bidding, contract management, compliance requirements, and other aspects. This article analyzes the background of the reform, key developments, and its impact on the industry.
The global green building market is projected to grow from USD 669.8 billion in 2025 to USD 1.69 trillion by 2035. This article analyzes, from the perspective of the engineering construction and infrastructure industry, how green buildings drive industry transformation, reshape investment logic, and influence regional infrastructure development.
According to a report by Market Data Forecast, the African construction market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.57%, reaching a value of nearly $465 million by 2034. Urbanization, housing shortages, and large-scale infrastructure projects are the key drivers, but challenges related to skilled talent and the supply chain remain prominent.
Based on the latest Market Data Forecast report, this article analyzes the expansion path of the U.S. construction machinery market from $35.04 billion in 2025 to $67.35 billion in 2034, discussing the federal infrastructure bill, residential construction, trends in intelligence and electrification, as well as high interest rates and supply chain risks.
According to the latest market research report, the global infrastructure construction market size is expected to grow from $3.7 billion in 2024 to $6.6 billion in 2034, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The Asia-Pacific region dominates global infrastructure investment with a 44.9% share, with transportation infrastructure and new construction projects serving as the main growth drivers.
Analyze the value of procurement data provided by the Canadian government contract search platform for engineering contractors and infrastructure investors, and explore the impact of public works transparency on industry competition and global infrastructure investment trends.
In-depth analysis of how energy-driven circular design is reshaping the built environment and infrastructure, exploring its impact on the global engineering industry, sustainable urban development, and future investment trends.
According to the latest market research, the global smart city market is expected to grow from $2.37 billion in 2024 to $15.05 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.3%. This article analyzes the driving factors, key trends, and industry impacts.
At the beginning of the summer of 2026, several major U.S. engineering contractors successively secured significant contracts ranging from high-speed rail and metro systems to semiconductor wafer fabs, with a total project value exceeding $100 billion, underscoring the robust momentum in infrastructure construction and industrial investment.
The University of Oregon invested $83 million to build the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health, making it one of the largest all-wood medical projects in the United States. Using cross-laminated timber and glulam, the facility has a total floor area of 54,000 square feet. Designed by ZGF and constructed by Skanska, it is targeting LEED Gold certification.
Analysis of the impact of the SAM.gov contract opportunities platform on U.S. infrastructure construction and engineering industries, and its implications for global contractors.
The engineering and construction industry has long faced challenges of low profit margins and fragmented supply chains, yet the adoption of technology remains slow. This article analyzes how cultural change can drive the application of digitalization and AI to reduce risks and improve efficiency.