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New digital 'green card' set to be game-changer for construction industry, says Nanta
KUALA LUMPUR: A new digital card is set to be a game-changer for the Malaysian construction industry as it also keeps track of all workers on site, says Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said that the new Construction Personnel…
NASA Completes Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Construction
NASA's next big eye on the cosmos is now fully assembled. On Nov. 25, technicians joined the inner and outer portions of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope in the largest clean room at the agency's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt…
UK construction sector shrinks at fastest rate since 2020
Sign up for our email featuring expert insight and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK's construction sector declined at…
Free Keighley course as part of drive to boost construction industry workforce
Keighley College is running the six-week Introduction to Construction programme early next year. The part-time course – which begins on Monday, January 5 – will combine practical training with classroom learning, along with guidance…
UK construction sector suffers sharpest slowdown since first Covid lockdown
The UK construction sector last month suffered its sharpest slowdown in activity since the first Covid lockdown as building projects were scaled back and jobs cut amid budget uncertainty, according to a closely watched survey. In a blow to Labour's…
Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests - BBC News
Activity in the UK's construction sector shrank last month at the fastest pace since the pandemic, partly due to uncertainty ahead of the Budget, a closely watched survey has indicated. The research from S&P Global said November saw the steepest…
UK construction sector shrinks at fastest rate since 2020
The UK's construction sector declined at its fastest rate since the start of the coronavirus pandemic last month as firms were hit by pre- Budget caution, according to new figures. The latest S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers' index…
College Park councilman's proposal to waive construction fees raises concerns
Carn, Arnold and a spokesperson for Contour Companies did not respond to questions from the AJC. Also at Monday's meeting, the council voted 3-1 to approve a $100,000 severance agreement for Miller. Only Carn opposed it. College Park elected…
More Skilled Construction Workers Are Key To The Housing Crisis
America is grappling with a housing affordability crisis. While many on the left advocate for increased government involvement, such as rent control and subsidies, Ed Brady, the CEO of the Home Builders Institute (HBI), believes there's a more…
Senator warns of high emissions from conventional construction
ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change Chairperson Senator Sherry Rehman has called for an urgent national shift toward sustainable, circular and climate-resilient construction. She was addressing the inaugural session of the second…
Bermuda braces for higher construction costs
Expect rises in construction costs next year, building supply store managers say (Photograph by Jessie Moniz Hardy) Bermuda's building industry has braced itself for price hikes in the new year, largely because of tariffs in the United States.
PM Anwar: Airspace, water and maritime matters to be resolved through constructive engagement
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore are taking steps to address long-standing bilateral issues, including airspace, water, and maritime boundaries, through constructive engagement that seeks mutually beneficial outcomes. Speaking at a joint press…
Fungi and the Future of Construction
The unique properties of fungi are gaining traction in revolutionizing construction. When worked into composites, they offer strength, durability, light weight, fire-resistance, CO2 sequestration (almost a kilogram of CO2 per kilogram of material)…
Construction underway on condominium for senior citizens in Portland
Local News City officials and developers broke ground on the new condos for a 55+ living community Wednesday afternoon. To stream NCM on your phone, you need the NCM app. Example video title will go here for this video PORTLAND, Maine — City…
Construction Collapses to Five-and-a-Half Year Low
Construction output saw the steepest downturn in five-and-a-half years in November, according to the latest S&P Global PMI index. Housing activity, commercial construction and civil engineering all saw sharp falls, while 44% of businesses reported…
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