Submit Your Entry to the WDBE Awards

The World of Digital Built Environment (WDBE) takes place on 28-29 September in Helsinki, Finland, and Tallinn, Estonia – and this year, the conference features a new Awards gala! The organizers want to shine the light on the very best actions globally and give back to those who strive to accomplish our shared vision of […]

Hacking Your Thinking with Damon Hernandez

Aarni’s guest on this episode of WDBE Talks is Damon Hernandez, co-founder of the AEC Hackathon and an extended reality expert. Damon attends the 90 Day Finn program by Helsinki Partners. The three-month residence allows him to explore Finnish business and technology ecosystems and create new connections with built environment trailblazers. Damon has worked with […]

UK’s Wood Group Agrees to $291M Purchase by UAE Engineer Sidara

After more than one year of multiple offers and protracted negotiations, engineer-contractor Wood Group agreed Aug. 29 to a $292-million acquisition by Dubai-based Sidara, formerly known as Dar Group, that the Scotland-based energy services firm said will help solve its “near-term liquidity challenges.” Under the deal, set to complete in the first half of 2026, […]