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Gambling in construction 'as common as a hard hat' research finds
Gambling on Australian construction sites has become 'as common as a hard hat', with new research revealing the industry faces a crisis that threatens workers' finances as well as safety on the job. A study commissioned by Foundation House, a…
Lennox Profit Falls, Hurt by Higher Costs, Slow New Home Construction
The company posted net income of $117 million, or $3.35 a share, down from $130 million, or $3.63 a share, the year prior. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $3.15 a share. Revenue increased 6% to $1.14 billion amid 38% revenue growth in the…
Construction on new homes jumps to a 15-month high, but the real-estate slump isn't over
Home builders ramped up construction in March as the weather warmed and housing starts hit a 15-month high, but an industry slump appears no closer to ending. The government on Wednesday said construction of new homes jumped 11% to an annual rate…
Zurich appoints head of international construction
Zurich Insurance Group said Wednesday it has appointed Patrick McBride head of international construction, a newly created role in its global specialty construction and surety business. Mr. McBride will relocate to London and report to Kelly…
IG: ANSF construction 'at risk of being wasted
The $11.7 billion the U.S. has sunk into facilities housing Afghan military and police forces will likely go to waste once U.S. and coalition forces leave Afghanistan, according to a report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan…
'6-12 Months For Construction Permits' - The Nuclear Regulation Overhaul
As we have been detailing for months, the Trump administration is pushing the deployment of nuclear energy in ways never before seen in modern times. Among the dozens of major regulatory changes, award programs, and high-speed development…
Korea begins construction of fast combat support ship
A steel-cutting ceremony was held in southern Korea on Wednesday to mark the start of the construction of a naval combat support ship, the arms procurement agency said. The event for the country's second auxiliary oil, ammunition and equipment…
Construction sector will receive energy support as fuel schemes announced
More money will be spent by the Government on energy support as the coalition draws up plans to include the construction sector in schemes. After protestors caused chaos across the country by blocking critical infrastructure, the Government…
Thin Line Bennett Walking With ASU Roster Construction
Right now, the Arizona State Sun Devils are building something that feels different. Not flashy. Not headline-grabbing. But very intentional. And honestly, that might be exactly what they need. Head coach Randy Bennett isn't chasing big names in…
The Uranium Shortage: 78 Gigawatts Under Construction and Not Enough Fuel
Issued on behalf of Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp. VANCOUVER, BC, April 29, 2026 /CNW/ -- USANewsGroup.com News Commentary -- Seventy-eight gigawatts of nuclear reactor capacity are now under construction across 15 countries, according to the…
MVRDV Obtains Construction Permit for Low-Carbon Mixed-Use Tour & Taxis Towers in Brussels
Rotterdam-based firm MVRDV has announced a new milestone in the development of its Tour & Taxis Towers, a mixed-use project in Brussels, Belgium. The design was commissioned by real estate investor and developer Nextensa in 2021, within the…
Construction Stocks To Research - April 29th
More Than Just Dirt: Caterpillar Is the AI Stock Nobody Saw Coming Caterpillar, Quanta Services, Lowe's Companies, Vulcan Materials, Trane Technologies, Comfort Systems USA, and Lennox International are the seven Construction stocks to watch today…
Construction Begins on Winnipeg Library in Garden City
- Construction Begins on Winnipeg Library in Garden City Construction has officially begun on a new public library in northwest Winnipeg, with the facility set to open in early 2027. The city and province marked the start of construction on the…
UFP Industries: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $50.8 million. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 89 cents per share. The…
Construction begins on major new science and innovation campus
Works have started at the OxBio Hub in Oxford, a 130,851 sq ft development, that will deliver the comprehensive refurbishment, reuse and extension of Building 2700 into a major new science and innovation campus in Oxford. Angus Bates, director of…
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