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Bedrock Robotics, a startup equipping excavators with autonomous driving technology, has raised $600 million in a Series C round at a $4.1 billion valuation. The company's autonomous machines are already operating commercially at sites in Nevada and Texas, and the new funding will go toward expanding deployment and customer support teams.
Bekzod NazarovThe outlet Sarpa.media examined a closed decision of the Tashkent khokim dated 29 November 2024, under which 131 facilities were transferred to entrepreneurs for the creation of standard mahalla centers under public-private partnership. The review showed that in many projects the mahalla is allotted only part of the first floor or basement, while the rest is occupied by hotels, residential buildings and commercial facilities. Violations of environmental legislation and links between developer companies were identified. The khokimiyat did not respond to the outlet's request. The outlet Sarpa.media examined a closed decision of the Tashkent khokim dated November 29, 2024, under which 131 facilities were transferred to entrepreneurs for the creation of standard mahalla centers under a public-private partnership. The review showed that in many projects the mahalla is allotted only part of the first or ground floor, while the rest is occupied by hotels, residential buildings and commercial facilities. Violations of environmental legislation and ties between the developer companies were identified. The khokimiyat did not respond to the outlet's request.
Javlon TursunovBy a resolution of the Government of Uzbekistan No. 584 of October 21, 2026, a regulation on the procedure for determining the cost of design and survey work was approved. The document introduces phased digitalization of design assignments, a 30% advance, payment for design supervision at 10% of the cost of design and estimate documentation, and prohibits unjustified changes to designs after a positive expert review. From March 1, 2027, a unified approach with standard designs is introduced for budget-funded facilities under targeted programs
Otabek YusupovThe Tashkent inspection for control in construction and housing and communal services, together with partner organizations, examined a case of damage to graves at a cemetery in the Yashnabad district. Earthworks near the cemetery were carried out without permits and in violation of urban planning norms; due to the contractor's negligence, the cemetery wall and some graves were damaged. It was previously reported that a wall of the Botkin cemetery collapsed due to construction on the territory of a former champagne factory.
Javlon TursunovDuring earthworks on the territory of the former champagne winery in Tashkent, a wall separating the construction site from the Botkin cemetery collapsed. Several gravestones in the 15th sector were damaged; the burials were not opened. The works were carried out without permits and have been suspended; the construction organization was fined 200 BRV (88 million soums), and the client and contractor are obliged to restore the gravestones by the end of the week.
Sevara AzamovaNew Murabba, the company developing the project with the 400-meter Mukaab cube in Riyadh, has changed leadership: Sabah Barakat has replaced Michael Dyke at the helm. The change was reported by the Financial Times at the end of August. According to Reuters, work at the site was suspended in January, and in May the company reported foundation preparation. A hospital with investments of about 1 billion Saudi riyals has also been announced.
Javlon TursunovPresident Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed projects for the construction of the city of Yangi Karshi covering 5,200 hectares and a tourist complex along the Karshi Main Canal. The new city is conceived as an expansion of Karshi with a long-term capacity of up to 1 million residents, and the regional khokimiyat will be relocated there.
Javlon TursunovResearchers in Hong Kong are creating 3D-printed building blocks from materials that could be sourced on Mars. The mixture of sand, gelatin and genetically modified yeast that secretes adhesive proteins is inspired by freeze-dried fruit. The blocks are being tested under simulated Martian conditions, but equipment delivery and power supply remain obstacles.
Madina UsmonovaBy a government resolution of Uzbekistan dated October 12, 2026, No. 560, amendments were made to the administrative regulation for state services on the acceptance of completed construction projects and the issuance of permits for their operation. Projects will be accepted for operation directly on the basis of acts of the State Acceptance Commission or clients' working commissions, while before the act is drawn up, the Inspectorate for State Financial Control conducts a mandatory control inspection.
Dilnoza RahimovaThe Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services has submitted to the government a draft resolution on digitalizing licensing in the construction sector. It provides for abolishing the requirement to submit up to 30–40 documents, automatic data retrieval through interagency integration, and reducing application review times by 50–60%. This was reported by the head of the ministry's press service, Saidnosir Usmanov.
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