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nypost.com - Jordan Donegan - GOP's Bruce Blakeman slams NY gas stove ban as 'green energy scam' that's crushing construction industry
GOP's Bruce Blakeman slams NY gas stove ban as 'green energy scam' that's crushing construction industry
New York Post

New York's gas stove ban is burning developers! Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman put the heat on Gov. Kathy Hochul Wednesday— slamming a state law banning natural gas as a “green energy scam” that's thwarting…

bbc.co.uk - Ben Robinson - Affordable houses near Norwich halved due to construction costs
Affordable houses near Norwich halved due to construction costs
BBC

Ben Robinson Local Democracy reporter The number of affordable homes set for a housing estate on the outskirts of Norwich has been cut by more than half due to 'unprecedented construction costs'. Developer Hill Residential told Broadland District…

bbc.co.uk - Ben Robinson - Affordable houses near Norwich halved due to construction costs
Affordable houses near Norwich halved due to construction costs
BBC

The number of affordable homes set for a housing estate on the outskirts of Norwich has been cut by more than half due to 'unprecedented construction costs'. Developer Hill Residential told Broadland District Council it could no longer afford to…

businessinsider.com - Katherine Long and Shelby Webb - Data center developers anxious after Hochul's construction pause
Data center developers anxious after Hochul's construction pause
Business Insider

New York's moratorium on data centers could serve as an opening salvo for leaders in other states looking to rein in tech infrastructure — as well as congressional Democrats hoping to seize on the issue in the November midterms. The…

express.co.uk - Sarah Barltrop - UK construction company plunges into administration - in business since 2019
UK construction company plunges into administration - in business since 2019
Daily Express

A construction company has plunged into administration A British construction company that made affordable homes has plunged into administration after seven years of trading. Oxfordshire-based Agile Property and Homes appointed Moorfields to act on…

ttnews.com - Keiron Greenhalgh - Amplify plant construction to be completed by end of 2026 - TT
Amplify plant construction to be completed by end of 2026 - TT
Transport Topics

Ground was broken on the Mississippi site in May 2024, and construction on the 2.6 million-square-foot battery factory in Byhalia began two months later. (Daimler Truck AG) Amplify Cell Technologies expects construction of its Mississippi battery…

newswire.ca - Canada Mortgage - Housing starts and construction data for June 2026
Housing starts and construction data for June 2026
CNW

OTTAWA, ON, July 16, 2026 /CNW/ -- The six-month trend in housing starts was down in June compared to May, with a decrease of 2.8% to 248,123 units, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend measure is a six-month…

axios.com - Naomi Feinstein - Memorial expansion leaves seniors living in construction zone
Memorial expansion leaves seniors living in construction zone
Axios

Michele and Kevin Swan wake up to loud construction sounds and find cracks forming in their home. Nearby, Debbie Stanger says heavy equipment shakes her house and rattles her perfume bottles. Why it matters: They're among a few longtime residents…

stltoday.com - Shun Graves | Post-Dispatch - Construction to widen Highway N in St. Charles County could begin next year
Construction to widen Highway N in St. Charles County could begin next year
STLtoday.com

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theconversation.com - Edward White - New climate film triggers debate - here's how to make those conversations constructive
New climate film triggers debate - here's how to make those conversations constructive
The Conversation

A new independent film called the People's Emergency Briefing has been screened more than 1,400 times across the country in recent months. The 50-minute documentary, hosted by TV presenter and environmentalist Chris Packham, reviews and critiques…

siliconangle.com - Maria Deutscher - Construction robot startup Monumental reels in $32M
Construction robot startup Monumental reels in $32M
SiliconANGLE

Monumental BV, a Dutch startup that operates a fleet of bricklaying robots, has raised $35 million in funding. Khosla Ventures led the Series B investment. Monumental stated in its funding announcement today that existing backers Plural and…

sfist.com - Leanne Maxwell - SF Supes Reduce Affordable Housing Requirement as Costs Continue to Stall New Construction
SF Supes Reduce Affordable Housing Requirement as Costs Continue to Stall New Construction
SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports

The Board of Supervisors voted to lower the inclusionary housing requirement for new market-rate projects, with supporters arguing it will help encourage development while acknowledging that high costs and financing challenges are still keeping…

southwalesargus.co.uk - Elizabeth Birt - Housebuilder with developments in Gwent names construction director
Housebuilder with developments in Gwent names construction director
South Wales Argus

Persimmon Homes East Wales has appointed Craig Derrick to the role, where he will lead the delivery of safe, high-quality homes across the region. In his new position, Mr Derrick will focus on ensuring developments meet the company's five-star…

chron.com - Insteel Industries: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Insteel Industries: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
Chron

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) — MOUNT AIRY, N.C. (AP) — Insteel Industries Inc. (IIIN) on Thursday reported net income of $9 million in its fiscal third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Mount Airy, North Carolina-based company said it had…

eenews.net - Heather Richards - Legacy under construction: Trump's pet projects in the nation's capital
Legacy under construction: Trump's pet projects in the nation's capital
E&E News by POLITICO

President Donald Trump's massive July 4 celebration touting the country's 250th anniversary may be over, but his interest in leaving an indelible mark on the nation's capital is still playing out. The characteristically grandiose projects include a…

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