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Egyptians and Indians sought as construction industry loses workers
Cyprus is turning to Egypt and India to replenish its construction workforce as employers struggle to replace workers leaving under the government's Syrian repatriation scheme. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail on Friday, the building contractors'…
In August, Specialty Trade Contractors Again Led Construction Industry's Hiring
Overall, building contractors added 5,500 new hires to their payrolls in August. This sector's hiring was up and down, though, with residential building contractors adding an estimated 7,300 workers, while companies focused on nonresidential…
UK construction downturn deepens amid drop in housebuilding
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK's construction sector weakened further last month…
Manufacturing and construction job growth outpaces services - TT
A worker performs maintenance on a stamping machine at the Ball Corp. beverage can manufacturing facility in Findlay, Ohio. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg) U.S. goods-producer payrolls rose 0.6% in the six months through August, outpacing 0.4% services…
China signals urgency over construction timelines amid investment decline
China's top economic planner has held meetings over two consecutive days on accelerating major construction projects, signalling urgency over bolstering fixed-asset investment as economic momentum slows. The National Development and Reform…
UK construction downturn deepens amid drop in housebuilding
The UK's construction sector weakened further last month amid a deeper downturn in housebuilding, according to new figures. The S&P Global UK construction PMI showed a reading of 44.3 in August, dipping from 44.7 in July. Any reading above the 50.0…
The AI Data Center Boom Isn't Big Enough to Avert US Construction Slump
This article is for subscribers only. I'm Chris Anstey, a senior editor in Boston. Today we're looking at a worrying drop in US construction. Send us feedback and tips to. And if you aren't yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you can do so…
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Hit With Emergency Bid to Halt Work on His Massive Memorial Arch - as Opponents Race to Stop Construction
President Trump has been hit with an emergency court bid seeking to halt work on his massive planned memorial arch in Washington, D.C., RadarOnline.com can reveal. According to court documents obtained by Radar, opponents of the president's…
NCCER Launches CraftPro to Unlock Full Potential of Construction Workforce
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), announced today the release of CraftPro, its innovative online craft training tool designed to enable contractors, regardless of size, to train and upskill their teams. NCCER…
$18.6M permit for Broussard charter school and other Lafayette area construction
Building permits issued Aug. 26 to Sept. 1 for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish: HABITAT: 1317 Surrey St., description, phase 3 renovation for Habitat for Humanity construction…
Pranav Constructions raises ₹84 crore from anchor investors; IPO to open on Sep 7
Real estate developer Pranav Constructions Ltd on Friday raised ₹84.24 crore from anchor investors, ahead of the opening of its initial public offering (IPO) for subscription. The company allocated 67.94 lakh equity shares at ₹124…
UK construction downturn deepens amid drop in housebuilding
The S&P Global UK construction PMI showed a reading of 44.3 in August, dipping from 44.7 in July. Any reading above the 50.0 threshold indicates that activity in the industry is increasing while anything below means it is contracting. The latest…
After Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement, what does his future in MLS, Miami look like?
Fifteen hours after his plane landed back in Florida from his father's funeral in Argentina, Lionel Messi stood at Nu Stadium in Miami, his hands on his hips, the crowd on their feet. Earlier that day, August 12, Messi posted a message on Instagram…
Inside David Oiaknin's approach to building sustainable growth companies
In most industries, complexity is seen as a problem that needs to be tackled. Instead, David Oiaknin believes the most lasting business opportunities live in complexity. As a real estate developer and an entrepreneur who has operated at the…
US job market rebounds with 162,000 new jobs, far surpassing expectations
The US job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.1 per cent. The jobs report, issued by the Labour Department on Friday, could be good news for President Donald Trump two…
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