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Trump administration to spend at least $900 million on White House construction projects: Report
The Trump administration is expected to spend at least $900 million on White House construction projects that will be fueled in part by taxpayer dollars without the approval of Congress, according to a new report from The Washington Post. In…
North American Construction: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
ACHESON, Alberta (AP) — ACHESON, Alberta (AP) — North American Construction Group Ltd. (NOA) on Wednesday reported net income of $6.8 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Acheson, Alberta-based company said it had…
Field Materials launches AI agents that construction companies can hire as office employees
Contractors instruct Field Materials AI agents to process incoming orders and invoices by explaining business logic in plain English. While doing its work, an agent can message staff with questions or collaborate with other agents. 'For the first…
Beyond the Handmade Aesthetic: Why Craft Needs New Construction Economies
There has never been a more celebrated moment for craftsmanship in architecture. Across magazines, awards, and international exhibitions, handmade brick, lime plaster, carved stone, woven bamboo, and rammed earth have re-emerged as symbols of…
Deadly crashes see big jump along Highway 50 construction zone over five years
A construction worker was killed in a crash along Highway 50 this week, highlighting growing safety concerns along the busy corridor as the massive Fix 50 project nears completion. The victim was a 45-year-old man who was working in the…
Centre redefines Ganga floodplain, drops 'construction-free zone' provision
The Centre has redefined the 'active floodplain' of the Ganga and its tributaries and introduced regulatory and warning zones based on flood return periods. The Jal Shakti Ministry, through a notification issued on August 7 and published in the…
'A crazed road-building spree': Bipartisan Texans slam Big Bend border construction
Some of the most pristine Texas land, full of centuries of history and a bounty of biodiversity, is beginning to feel the full weight of a two-decade-old border security law the Trump administration is wielding with force. The Trump administration…
Core Principles for Getting Construction Companies Over the Digital Hump
Through our work with contractors navigating digital transformation, we've identified eight core principles that separate success from failure. These aren't theoretical concepts from business school, but rather real strategies that address…
Australia housing target threatened by construction worker shortage
Australia's housing construction is 27% below the pace needed to meet its 2029 target. Worker shortages are forcing Brisbane builders to pour concrete at night. Apartment construction times have increased to 33 months from 21 months a decade ago.
North Korea resumes naval base construction as it modernises fleet
SEOUL – North Korea appears to have resumed construction of a long-delayed naval base on its east coast, as Pyongyang accelerates efforts to modernise its fleet with new destroyers and a nuclear-powered submarine. New structures, believed to…
Hillary Clinton Leaks Details About 'Security Safe Rooms Several Floors Down' Underneath the White House as She Bashes Trump's Ballroom Construction
Hillary Clinton offered a rare glimpse into the security infrastructure beneath the White House while taking aim at Donald Trump' s controversial ballroom construction project, RadarOnline.com can reveal. The former first lady and secretary of…
Balfour Beatty lifts outlook to defy construction gloom
Balfour Beatty has boosted its earnings and cash flow targets, as the construction firm's “real momentum” defies wider gloom facing the sector. The group, which works with the government on major infrastructure projects, has seen the…
Tech Report: Hundreds of U.S. communities push back against data center construction
(LILAMAX)- More than 500 jurisdictions across the United States are putting the brakes on construction of massive data centers, raising concerns about the country's ability to remain competitive in the global artificial intelligence race. More than…
Libya Ministry of Housing Discusses Prefabricated Construction with Ma
The Minister of Housing and Reconstruction, Essam Al-Tamouni, held a meeting last Sunday (9 August) with a representative from the German company Max-truder—which specializes in manufacturing plants for precast structural elements and…
Wisconsin DOT warns I-94 construction project in Milwaukee County could slip to 2035
Updated: 11:49 AM CDT Aug 12, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Wisconsin DOT warns I-94 construction project in Milwaukee County could slip to 2035 Updated: 11:49 AM CDT Aug 12, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ MILWAUKEE — The I-94…
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