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Technology Helping Address Construction Labor Shortage
Advancements in technology, among them AI-enabled training, may be able to help take a bite out of the chronic labor shortages plaguing construction for decades. As JLL noted in an April report, a growing dearth of U.S. skilled trade talent could…
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Construction in Germany Revealed the 'Princely Grave' of a Celtic Warrior Who Was Buried With Weapons and a Two-Wheeled Wagon
In the middle of the first millennium B.C.E., a high-ranking Celt was buried in what is now Hessen, Germany. The Iron Age individual was laid to rest with a rich array of grave goods, including gold jewelry, an Etruscan jug and a two-wheeled wagon.
Construction crew set to strip Trump's name from the Kennedy Center
The “Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts” is no more. Construction crews in hard hats and neon green high-vis vests erected scaffolding to remove the president's name from the Kennedy Center's…
Port Alberni's workforce pivots from forestry to green construction - BC
Port Alberni on Vancouver Island is synonymous with B.C.'s forestry industry. Known as the forestry capital of Vancouver Island, many of the residents worked in the industry at sawmills and in pulp and paper production. But the region's economy is…
SKYLRK's Latest Drop Is Seven Made in USA Pieces Built Around Fabric and Construction Detail
SKYLRK has dropped seven new pieces on June 11, spanning a skull cap, hoodie, waffle longsleeve, two pant styles, a low-profile sneaker, and a two-pair sock set All apparel is Made in USA, with construction highlights including a reverse fleece…
After 144 years of construction, Spain's Sagrada Familia spire is inaugurated
After 144 years of construction, Spain's Sagrada Familia spire is inaugurated Updated: 2:45 PM EDT Jun 12, 2026 After 144 years of construction, Spain's Sagrada Familia spire is inaugurated Updated: 2:45 PM EDT Jun 12, 2026 Antoni Gaudí, the…
$3.5B secured for Mississippi County solar field construction | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Cypress Creek Energy on Thursday said it has secured $3.5 billion in financing for the construction of the Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County. The solar and battery storage facility is expected to provide 2.45 gigawatts of solar and…
Religious construction projects on the rise
Religious construction was the fastest-growing private nonresidential building category in the U.S. in 2025. Churches are increasingly redeveloping properties into housing and shared civic spaces. New state laws are making it easier for houses of…
Construction plans linked to hospital redevelopment will be re-debated
Councillors will next week redebate plans linked to the £33m redevelopment of Rhyl's Royal Alexandra Hospita l. Denbighshire County Council's planning committee is due to debate the application at its meeting at County Hall, Ruthin, on…
Checking in on Highland Bridge construction progress
Weidner Apartment Homes is targeting a Sept. 1 construction start for a 176-unit market-rate apartment building at Highland Bridge in St. Paul. The project will include 2,000 square feet of retail space and was delayed following the death of…
Early-Season Heat Puts Focus on Worker Acclimatization Across Construction Sites
Workers gradually build tolerance to heat exposure over time, but sudden temperature spikes early in the season can increase risks for employees who have not yet adapted to summer conditions. 'The real challenge comes when a heat wave strikes…
Cyprus construction pipeline expands as permits rise
Cyprus' real estate sector continued to expand sharply in February, with building permits recording strong growth across most categories and pointing to a broader pipeline of residential development. According to a report from the Cyprus…
Construction Platforms Are Already Fighting Over Data to Train AI Agents
Rather, they are based on construction-specific data to help the AI agents understand dunnage, mechanics' liens, geometric symbols on 2D plans and all of the work processes design and construction have managed to preserve for themselves through…
French Quarter businesses affected from Decatur Construction project seek legal action
French Quarter businesses affected from Decatur Construction project seek legal action The business owners say the construction affected their bottom lines IN THE DARK. WDSU NEWS AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW. AND ONLY ON WDSU RIGHT NOW. FRENCH QUARTER…
After 144 years of construction, Spain's Sagrada Familia spire is inaugurated
After 144 years of construction, Spain's Sagrada Familia spire is inaugurated One massive cross crowns Barcelona's skyline. Weighing close to 100 tons, it now tops the tallest Catholic church in the world, the Sagrada Familia. Taking pictures feels…
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