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Turner Selected for Westcourt Orlando Mixed-Use Development

Turner Construction Company was selected by JMA Ventures to serve as the general contractor for Westcourt Orlando, a transformative 900,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Orlando adjacent to the Kia Center, home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic.
The $500 million development will offer a Kimpton hotel, high-rise residential units, Class A office space, retail, and a live entertainment venue. Designed to create a lively, walkable district, Westcourt Orlando will enhance connectivity and activity around one of the city’s premier sports and entertainment destinations. Construction of Westcourt Orlando is expected to generate significant economic impact across the region. Early site activity is underway as the team moves toward full mobilization. At peak, the project could support approximately 800 workers onsite, representing roughly 1,600 direct construction jobs over the life of the project. In addition, the project will create opportunities for local subcontractors, with many trade partners expected to come from the Central Florida market. Work packages will be structured to encourage broad participation across multiple project components.

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CIMIC awarded works for a data center project in Hong Kong

CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has secured a contract to deliver works for a new data center project in Hong Kong, further strengthening its digital infrastructure portfolio across Asia.
The project includes the construction of a high rise facility with a two-storey basement, delivering shell and core works designed to meet stringent safety and performance requirements. ACS Group and HOCHTIEF CEO and CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaría said: "This project reflects Leighton Asia’s role in delivering critical data center infrastructure and our Group’s global capability across the full lifecycle of digital and technology assets. With scale, engineering expertise and delivery capacity, we are well positioned to support the growing demand for secure, resilient and high-performance data infrastructure."

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International recognition for ACS and HOCHTIEF’s sustainability performance

ACS and HOCHTIEF included in Dow Jones Best in Class World and Europe Indices 

ACS Group and HOCHTIEF have been included in the Dow Jones Best in Class World Index and the Dow Jones Best in Class Europe Index, following the latest Corporate Sustainability Assessment conducted by S&P Global.
The Dow Jones Best in Class Indices recognise companies that demonstrate leading sustainability performance across environmental, social and governance criteria. Inclusion is based on the results of S&P Global’s annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment, which evaluates companies on long term economic, environmental and social factors.
The continued inclusion of both ACS and HOCHTIEF in the Dow Jones Best in Class Index reflects the Group’s consistent focus on responsible business practices, strong governance and measurable progress in key sustainability areas. These include climate strategy, occupational safety, human rights and the responsible delivery of complex infrastructure projects across global markets.
ACS Group Head of Sustainability, Cristina Aldámiz-Echevarría, and HOCHTIEF Chief Sustainability Officer Martina Steffen said: “Sustainability is integral to how ACS and HOCHTIEF operate and create long term value. Inclusion in the Dow Jones Best in Class Indices confirms that our approach is delivering tangible results and aligns economic performance with environmental and social responsibility.”
The Dow Jones Best in Class World Index represents the top performing companies from the S&P Global Broad Market Index based on sustainability criteria, while the Dow Jones Best in Class Europe Index recognises leading European companies using the same rigorous assessment methodology.
ACS and HOCHTIEF continue to advance their sustainability agenda. Following the successful completion of established sustainability plans, the Group is assessing new sustainability targets that will be consistent with its commitment to responsible business practices and support long term business success.

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SR 400 Express Lanes Project Breaks Ground, Advancing Major Mobility Investment in Atlanta

ACS Group companies, ACS Infra (IRIDIUM) and FlatironDragados, today joined the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA), other project partners and key stakeholders to break ground on the SR 400 Express Lanes project.
Delivered under the SR 400 Peach Partners consortium, the 16-mile (25.75-kilometer) managed lanes public-private partnership (P3) will expand capacity along SR 400 from the North Springs Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Station in Fulton County to McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County, improving travel reliability, enhancing safety, and supporting continued economic growth in metro Atlanta.
SR 400 Peach Partners—comprised of ACS Infra (IRIDIUM), Acciona, and Meridiam as developer and equity sponsors—will deliver the project in partnership with GDOT and SRTA under a long-term P3 agreement. FlatironDragados and Acciona will lead the construction, with Parsons serving as the lead design engineer. The project represents a key component of Georgia’s Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) and the first revenue-risk procurement under the program.
“This groundbreaking marks an important milestone for one of Georgia’s most critical transportation corridors,” said Steve DeWitt, CEO of ACS Infra. “In partnership with GDOT and SRTA, we are proud to deliver a project that will provide long-term mobility benefits, support economic growth, and improve the daily travel experience for the communities along SR 400 and the greater Atlanta metropolitan area.”
“As we enter the construction phase, we’re proud to continue our close collaboration with GDOT and our joint-venture partners on this vital investment,” said Javier Sevilla, CEO of FlatironDragados. “This complex initiative will generate significant employment opportunities and drive sustained economic and business growth across the region.”
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With a total investment of approximately $10.8 billion and a concession term exceeding 55 years, including a 5.5-year construction period and 50 years of toll operations, the SR 400 Express Lanes project will feature dynamically priced express lanes in each direction, giving drivers a reliable travel-time option while maintaining free access to existing general-purpose lanes. The project will further enhance connections with the SR 400/I-285 interchange, new bridges, and corridor-wide technology systems designed to optimize traffic flow and improve safety. While enhancing travel reliability for drivers, the project will also support existing MARTA connections and future bus rapid transit improvements along the corridor.
The project’s financing structure combines federal credit assistance through a TIFIA loan and tax-exempt private activity bonds (PABs), with committed equity investment, providing a strong foundation for delivery of this critical investment. Construction will advance in phases across the corridor, with major field activity beginning this spring.
Construction is expected to result in significant job creation and related economic activity throughout the region. The project will also create numerous opportunities for local contractors, suppliers, and workforce participation across the corridor. Once complete, the project will improve corridor performance, reduce congestion, and strengthen connectivity between key employment centers, residential communities, and transit hubs, including MARTA.
The SR 400 Express Lanes project has already received industry recognition for its innovative financial structure, earning both IJGlobal North America Transport Deal of the Year and PFI Americas Infrastructure Deal of the Year honors.

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CIMIC set to build a large-scale data center project in Malaysia

CIMIC Group company Leighton Asia has secured a contract to deliver a large-scale data centre project in Malaysia. The award builds on Leighton Asia’s successful delivery of data centre projects across Asia and strengthens its position as a leading contractor of mission‑critical digital infrastructure. The project forms part of a multi‑phase hyperscale campus development that will support the region’s accelerating demand for secure, resilient and energy‑efficient digital capacity. Leighton Asia will undertake the end‑to‑end delivery of the campus works, drawing on its regional expertise and strong supply‑chain partnerships. Early works and enabling activities have positioned the project for a seamless transition into main works delivery. ACS Group and HOCHTIEF Chief Executive Officer and CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaría said: “Investment in large‑scale digital infrastructure like this is essential for the next phase of economic growth across Southeast Asia, providing the platforms required for cloud, data and technology‑led industries to expand with confidence. Leighton Asia brings a strong regional track record in delivering data centre developments, supported by technical expertise and established local partnerships.”
Leighton Asia has delivered a portfolio of data centre projects across Asia, with active and completed works in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, the Philippines, Singapore and Hong Kong – leveraging its regional delivery capability in civil, structural, MEP and integrated delivery.

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HOCHTIEF consortium secures next construction phase of Prague Metro Line D

HOCHTIEF and its consortium partners have secured the contract for the next construction phase of Prague’s new Metro Line D. Delivered for the Prague Public Transport Company, the contract, has a total value of EUR 1.23 billion, and will generate revenue for HOCHTIEF of EUR 428 million. The project includes the construction of three new underground stations and several tunnel sections with a total length of almost six kilometres. ACS Group and HOCHTIEF Chief Executive Officer Juan Santamaría said: “Metro Line D will be critical to Prague’s future mobility, and we are proud to continue our role in delivering the city’s first fully automated metro line in partnership with the Prague Public Transport Company.” Construction work is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. Completion of this phase is planned for 2032. It follows the first phase of Metro Line D, in which HOCHTIEF is already playing a significant role and which is expected to be completed in 2029.