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More funding needed to boost construction jobs for young people - housing boss
A long-term plan and additional funding is needed to create more placements for young people within the construction industry, according to one housing association boss. Iwan Trefor Jones, chief executive at Adra, said it was important that…
Construction consultancy launches new infrastructure service led by industry expert
The service will focus on helping organisations manage and deliver large-scale infrastructure schemes, with particular emphasis on long-term asset performance and planning. Stuart Gray, managing director at Thomson Gray, said: 'Infrastructure…
Building as Political Practice: USINA and the Legacy of Collective Construction in Brazil
Filippo Brunelleschi and the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, completed in 1436 in the Italian city of Florence, represent an important chapter in the history of architecture, often associated with the growing distance between drawing and building.
Caterpillar's Power Generation Backlog Just Hit $72 Billion. The Construction Cycle Barely Matters Anymore.
Caterpillar (CAT +1.73%) posted eye-popping numbers in the second quarter of 2026 as its backlog grew 92% year over year to more than $72 billion. The narrative behind the backlog is just as important as the number itself, as the AI boom and data…
Delaware Memorial Bridge construction begins this week. What drivers should know
Drivers using the Delaware Memorial Bridge could encounter lane closures and traffic delays beginning this week as work gets underway on the next phase of a bridge joint replacement project. The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) said…
Why The Ford Maverick Went With Unibody Construction Instead Of Body-On-Frame
Since the Ranger and most pickups of the same ilk grew in size and price, a void opened in the market for a compact truck like the Maverick (and also the Hyundai Santa Cruz, by the way). Sure, the compact Ford may seem small relative to modern…
Productivity in government-funded industries worst in a decade
Productivity in government-funded sectors such as health and aged care has hit a 10-year low despite soaring employment in the sector, with similar slumps in the construction industry raising fears of a hit to Australian living standards. Analysis…
Pranav Constructions IPO subscribed 4.55 times so far on Day 1, NIIs lead demand
Pranav Constructions ' ₹351-crore IPO was subscribed 4.55 times at 3.24 pm on the first day of bidding, with strong demand from non-institutional investors. The non-institutional investors' portion was subscribed 7.66 times, while the retail…
Promising Construction Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - September 6th
5 Reasons the S&P 500 Could Keep Rallying Through Year-End Caterpillar, Sunbelt Rentals Holdings, Inc. Common Stock, Deere & Company, Planet Labs PBC, Lowe's Companies, Comfort Systems USA, and Quanta Services are the seven Construction stocks to…
More than 200 people stood down at embattled housing developer Bathla amid $3.4bn debt
More than 200 workers at Sydney-headquartered Bathla Group have been stood down as administrators of the embattled property developer seek emergency funds to stave off a company-wide collapse. The insolvency advisory Teneo said on Monday that new…
Pranav Constructions IPO: ₹351 crore issue opens today; check price, lot size, GMP and analyst views
Market lot: Investors can bid for a minimum of 120 Equity Shares and in multiples of 120 Equity Shares thereafter. IPO reservation: The Offer is being made through the book-building process, wherein not more than 50% of the net offer is allocated…
Wellington Management Group LLP Takes Position in Construction Partners, Inc. $ROAD
Wellington Management Group LLP acquired a new stake in Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROAD - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm…
A Nepal glacier disaster renews the question of why Korean builders keep going to extremes
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Kathmandu is a place most Koreans know only through Um Hong-gil, the mountaineer who, in 2007, became the first to summit all 16 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. Legend holds that no one sets foot there without the…
Indiana transportation industry worried about shortfall from state's gas tax exemptions
Updated: 7:06 AM EDT Sep 7, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Indiana transportation industry worried about shortfall from state's gas tax exemptions Updated: 7:06 AM EDT Sep 7, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. — The…
Breaking: Bathla stands down staff as it faces collapse
Topic:Housing Construction Industry The Bathla Group has stood down around 200 staff as the debt-ridden property developer continues to engage in emergency funding talks. The ABC understands a small group of lenders is negotiating a smaller loan of…
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