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scmp.com - SCMP’s Asia desk - Tornado rips roofing from Indonesian construction site, sends workers fleeing
Tornado rips roofing from Indonesian construction site, sends workers fleeing
South China Morning Post

A tornado tore through an industrial site in Batam, Indonesia, ripping roofing from workshop facilities and sending helmeted workers running for cover as weather officials warned that unstable conditions could trigger further sudden storms. The…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties
Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties
The Standard

Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google was fined a total of €890 million (US$1 billion) on Thursday for flouting European Union rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech, the European Commission said. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT However, the…

sfchronicle.com - Ko Lyn Cheang - Playground construction latest flash point in S.F. fight over Sunset Dunes
Playground construction latest flash point in S.F. fight over Sunset Dunes
San Francisco Chronicle

Construction began last week on a new playground at the beleaguered Sunset Dunes Park even as a ballot measure that seeks to close the park on weekdays qualified for the November election this week. Sunset Dunes Park was created after the passage…

indianexpress.com - Express News Service - In new late-night video, Modi thanks students for 'constructive' responses
In new late-night video, Modi thanks students for 'constructive' responses
The Indian Express

3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a new video message around 11 pm on Friday, thanking students for their response to his remarks on examination paper leaks a day earlier. “Last…

theadvocate.com - Adam Daigle - Construction permit filed for new Chipotle location, and other Lafayette building other Acadiana construction
Construction permit filed for new Chipotle location, and other Lafayette building other Acadiana construction
The Advocate

Building permits issued for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish July 15-20: RESTAURANT: 3220 Johnston St., description, tenant buildout for Chipotle restaurant; applicant, Dungan…

heraldscotland.com - Kristy Dorsey - Scottish firm wins six-figure backing for real-world 'Minecraft' construction
Scottish firm wins six-figure backing for real-world 'Minecraft' construction
The Herald

Quickblock has secured £940,000 in new funding, combining equity investment from angel syndicate Equity Gap, the University of Strathclyde and Scottish Enterprise with innovation grants from Scottish Enterprise and Innovate UK. Scottish…

theage.com.au - Christine Lacy - Nobody measures 'Bandidos kickbacks': How construction costs took CFMEU centre stage
Nobody measures 'Bandidos kickbacks': How construction costs took CFMEU centre stage
The Age

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. ″That's not corruption, that's inflation.” That's Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's repeated attempt to assure her state's taxpayers…

paloaltoonline.com - Lisa Moreno - East Palo Alto plans construction of 3-million-gallon water storage tank
East Palo Alto plans construction of 3-million-gallon water storage tank
Palo Alto Online - Palo Alto Online

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The East Palo Alto City Council weighed location options on Tuesday for its first ever potable water tank – a 3-million-gallon storage structure that has the potential to improve local water…

abc7.com - Extended 14-hour closure of Agoura Road in place for wildlife crossing construction over 101 Freeway
Extended 14-hour closure of Agoura Road in place for wildlife crossing construction over 101 Freeway
ABC7 Los Angeles

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- A critical 14-hour road closure is underway in Agoura Hills as crews pour concrete for the massive wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway. The closure took effect at 7 a.m. Friday and will last through 9 p.m. The…

marketbeat.com - Best Construction Stocks To Watch Today - July 24th
Best Construction Stocks To Watch Today - July 24th
MarketBeat

A Boring Dividend Growth Strategy Becomes a Solid Defensive Play Caterpillar, Comfort Systems USA, Taylor Morrison Home, United Rentals, and Lowe's Companies are the five Construction stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener…

marketbeat.com - Mizuho Markets Americas LLC Reduces Holdings in Granite Construction Incorporated $GVA
Mizuho Markets Americas LLC Reduces Holdings in Granite Construction Incorporated $GVA
MarketBeat

Mizuho Markets Americas LLC lessened its holdings in Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA - Free Report) by 42.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…

boston.com - Beth Treffeisen - MassDOT unveils new renderings of the future Sagamore Bridge
MassDOT unveils new renderings of the future Sagamore Bridge
Boston.com

Another summer Friday, another backup at the Sagamore Bridge. But while traffic may not be moving, plans for its replacement are. During a design public hearing Thursday, MassDOT released new renderings showing what the future $2 billion bridge…

newsweek.com - Sabrina Tullo - Texas manufacturing momentum fuels demand for local commercial builders
Texas manufacturing momentum fuels demand for local commercial builders
Newsweek

Texas manufacturers are growing at nearly twice the national rate this year, and the state's roughly $300 billion manufacturing sector keeps expanding even as tariff battles work through regulatory bodies. Home to more than 25,000 manufacturing…

marketbeat.com - Systematic Financial Management LP Has $62.97 Million Holdings in Granite Construction Incorporated $GVA
Systematic Financial Management LP Has $62.97 Million Holdings in Granite Construction Incorporated $GVA
MarketBeat

Systematic Financial Management LP lowered its position in Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA - Free Report) by 2.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm…

marketbeat.com - Construction Partners, Inc. $ROAD Holdings Boosted by First Trust Advisors LP
Construction Partners, Inc. $ROAD Holdings Boosted by First Trust Advisors LP
MarketBeat

First Trust Advisors LP raised its stake in Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROAD - Free Report) by 29.6% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned…

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