9 Attractive Global Construction Projects

9 Global Construction Projects That Will Change the World

At this moment, projects are being realized on a global scale that will change the world as we know it. Whether it’s airports, entire cities, next-generation railway lines, water supply systems, roads, or bridges, these constructions—due to the investments, architectural designs, and sheer scale—increase the standards in the construction industry.

In this text, we’ve prepared nine global structures that are either under construction or nearing their public opening.

Although they resisted modernizing their rail system for years, American builders in California began constructing a 560-kilometer-long railway in 2015, designed for high-speed electric trains traveling at 320 km/h. What’s important is that all the energy used for this system will come from renewable resources.

The project aims to connect eight out of the ten largest cities in California, with routes from San Diego in the south to San Francisco in the north. The original completion date was set for 2029, but the COVID-19 pandemic has inevitably affected the construction timeline.

The project consists of two planned phases:

The largest project of its kind in Europe, the construction of the Crossrail underground railway, is nearing completion after 13 years of work. Everyone hopes the first passenger line will be operational by next year. The 118-kilometer-long railway will connect 40 stations, and it’s planned that 24 trains will run in both directions every hour, significantly improving passenger transport speed and quality.

Although COVID-19 slowed the final construction phase, the project was successfully completed late last year, and trains are now in operation.

The entire project is valued at just over $23 billion.

Jubail II is a 22-year project that began three decades ago, transforming desert sands into an industrial city. The second phase of Jubail's development—the world’s largest construction project—started in 2014 with an $11 billion expansion budget.

When completed, Jubail will include at least 100 industrial plants, desalination facilities processing 800,000 cubic meters of water, over 530 miles of railways and roads, and an oil refinery producing 350,000 barrels per day.

The project is expected to be finished in 2024, with over 50,000 residential units added by 2026.

When Libya's former president, Muammar Gaddafi, initiated the "Great Man-Made River" project in 1985, it was already clear that it would be the country's largest investment and the world’s largest irrigation project, with contributions from companies across Serbia.

Now, 37 years later, the project has stagnated due to Libya's unstable political situation. Originally set for completion in 2025, the deadline has been extended by five years, with completion expected around 2030. Currently, the system supplies water to several Libyan cities.

Once completed, the project will irrigate over 350,000 hectares of arable land, boosting Libyan agriculture and providing drinking water to most urban areas in the country.

In a city where finding adequate housing is a challenge, developers decided to create the tallest residential building on the planet. Located in New York, Central Park Tower has become one of the tallest residential skyscrapers in the world, standing at 472 meters. It offers sweeping views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.

Alongside hotels and retail spaces, the tower will feature 179 luxury apartments for high-budget individuals who dream of living among the clouds.

Merdeka PNB 118 is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital and one of Asia’s fastest-growing cities. Standing at 644 meters tall, it has become the tallest building in Malaysia and one of the tallest structures in the world.

Housing residential units, retail spaces, and offices, Merdeka PNB 118 boasts a unique design with overlapping blocks and a diamond-shaped facade, adding a striking silhouette to the city’s skyline.

Dubai will break its own record for the tallest hotel in the world with the completion of Ciel Tower, which will stand at 365 meters. This will surpass the current tallest hotel, Gevora, at 356 meters—also located in Dubai.

With over 8 million international overnight visitors in 2022 and consistently ranking among the top five most visited cities globally, Dubai will undoubtedly benefit from these additional hotel rooms. The emirate already has 769 hotels and 117,434 rooms.

With a somewhat delayed history, the Wuhan Greenland Center is finally expected to be completed in 2023. Originally designed to be China’s tallest building, construction was halted when the structure reached the 96th floor. The Chinese government requested a redesign to ensure compliance with airspace regulations.

However, once completed, it will still be one of the tallest skyscrapers finished in the near future.

Africa’s first major skyscraper, the Iconic Tower, is located in the heart of Egypt’s new administrative capital in the desert. This tower will become the tallest building in Africa, surpassing The Leonardo in South Africa by nearly 160 meters.

These impressive new additions to the world’s tallest buildings showcase some of the most innovative architectural designs of our time. They will attract tourists from around the world, not only with their breathtaking views but also with exceptional amenities. These structures offer a glimpse into the future of cutting-edge architectural design.