Construction Industry News
A collection of Construction latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Research Reveals Root Causes Behind Construction Project Delays
While labor shortages remain the most commonly cited factor, the research shows that planning, procurement, and coordination gaps are among the most overlooked contributors to schedule delays. Delays Are Widespread—and Costly Key findings…
Cement giants flag price rises, adding to construction's cost woes
Two of the country's largest cement suppliers are increasing their prices in response to surging fuel costs, adding hundreds of dollars to the cost of a single slab and creating more uncertainty for the construction sector. Holcim and Heidelberg…
Construction underway for dispensary and truck stop in Rock Island
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Developers officially broke ground on a dispensary and truck stop in Rock Island Wednesday afternoon. The project has been surrounded in discussion and controversy since it was first proposed in August 2024. The site…
Public invited to help construct troll sculptures in Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa — Volunteers are being invited to help build larger-than-life troll sculptures in Clinton this April as part of a new public art project rooted in the city's lumber history. The Sawmill Museum is seeking community members to…
Mussoorie's oak trees can't be cut for construction activities, Uttarakhand HC says
3 min read Dehradun Make us preferred source on Google Observing that trees cannot be felled without the permission of the forest department, Uttarakhand High Court Wednesday stayed the felling of oak trees in Mussoorie by the municipal council for…
Machias Dike construction sparks concerns within local community
MACHIAS, Maine — Construction is underway on the Machias Dike along Route 1, bringing a temporary detour and renewed attention to a long-debated project in Downeast Maine. Drivers traveling through the area will now be rerouted through…
US-Iran War Causes Cost Escalation for LPG, Essentials, Construction Materials
Vijayawada:The ongoing US-Iran conflict has caused escalation in prices of essentials like LPG and construction materials like cement, steel, UPVC pipes, ceramics etc, causing concern to the people. The cost of a commercial LPG cylinder has been…
Jaguars to play 2027 home slate in Orlando while stadium under construction
The Jacksonville Jaguars will play their home games in Orlando in 2027. NFL owners gave unanimous approval on Tuesday to the plan to relocate to Camping World Stadium for that one season. Orlando is about 140 miles south of Jacksonville. The…
Construction halfway complete for state-of-the-art Macomb County $228 million intake and assessment facility
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Macomb County leaders are describing the future Central Intake and Assessment Center in Mount Clemens as more than just a jail. The $228 million facility is currently about 50% complete and connects to the…
Housing construction costs are already rising, increasing risks of builders going bust
For Australia's building industry, higher fuel costs since the start of the Middle East war have been just the start of the pain. Countless construction products are made with petroleum-based products. From bitumen for our roads to plastic pipes…
The bridge along Branch Hill Miamiville Road is now under construction. Here's what you need to know
MIAMI TOWNSHIP, Ohio — 'Road Closed' signs are now placed on both ends of a bridge over I-275, along Branch Hill Miamiville Road in Miami Township. Residents in the area will have to find a new route while contractors with the Ohio…
NHAI exceeds FY26 highway construction target by 15%
The State-run high developer NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) has exceeded its construction target for the financial year 2025–26, by building 5,313 km of highways. According to NHAI, the constructed highway in FY26 is about 15…
Construction of new Sanford Fire and EMS headquarters underway
Construction underway for new Sanford Fire and EMS headquarters NO WORD YET ON THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH... CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING IN SANFORD ON A NEW FIRE AND E-M-S HEADQUARTERS... THIS WILL REPLACE THE OLD AND OUTDATED BUILDINGS THAT OFFICIALS SAY…
Trump blocked from White House ballroom construction by federal judge 41NBC News | WMGT-DT
(CNN)- A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from moving forward with construction of a massive new ballroom at the White House, ruling the project cannot continue without approval from Congress. President Trump reacted to the decision…
Can flat-pack houses help with the housing crisis on the island of Ireland?
Economics and business editor, BBC News NI A Limavady-based firm has become Ireland's largest manufacturer of so-called flat pack houses after a deal to buy two factories in Monaghan. FastHouse is buying the businesses from Kingspan, the Irish…
Receive a Daily briefing on Construction Industry News
Get Started