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Swinney wants 'constructive relationship' with Labour leader Burnham
Scotland's first minister says he hopes to build a 'constructive relationship' with Andy Burnham that will improve the lives of people in Scotland. John Swinney congratulated the former mayor of Greater Manchester after he was confirmed as UK…
West Yorkshire construction colleges to get £6.7m in funding
Colleges across West Yorkshire are to receive £6.7m to fund construction training courses, it has been confirmed. The Construction Skills Capital funding was approved by West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) at a meeting on Thursday. An…
United Rentals (URI) Rose on Robust Nonresidential Construction End Markets
Wedgewood Partners, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Wedgewood Composite delivered a net return of 9.4% in the second quarter compared to 15.2% for the…
Life Unites Us' | Pa. officials and construction industry working to combat opioid addiction
Pennsylvania construction industry joins effort to combat opioid addiction Updated: 5:56 PM EDT Jul 16, 2026 Pennsylvania construction industry joins effort to combat opioid addiction Updated: 5:56 PM EDT Jul 16, 2026 Pennsylvania state officials…
I visited Washington, DC, for the first time. The capital felt like one big construction site.
Within seconds of stepping off my train, an advertisement promoting America's 250th anniversary caught my attention. Beneath the historic imagery, a line read, 'Delivered by President Donald J. Trump and Secretary Sean P. Duffy.' While a banner…
More support for construction tech innovation in Singapore
SINGAPORE – Construction technology companies that are willing to innovate, test and apply their robotics and automation solutions will get more support, said National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat. Developers and contractors will also…
Egypt's Kuadra Wins Edafa Venture Backing to Launch AI Project Platform for Construction Contractors
Egyptian construction-tech startup Kuadra has closed a funding round led by Cairo-based Edafa Venture and is preparing to launch what it calls the first unified AI-powered platform for managing the full project lifecycle at contracting companies…
Palm Beach County denies Project Tango expansion, but construction on Loxahatchee site continues
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Palm Beach County commissioners denied an application to expand Project Tango into a large-scale AI data center in Loxahatchee, but construction on the site is still moving forward under approvals granted in 2016.
Op-ed | Let the facts speak before the finger-pointing in NYC construction incidents
When a construction incident occurs in New York, the public deserves answers. Workers, residents, building occupants, regulators, owners and contractors all have a shared interest in knowing what happened, why it happened and what must be done to…
Despite ROAD Act passing, no construction boom is coming
The recently passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act got a lot of love and attention, as it is supposed to be the first step toward building a lot more homes in America. But as is often the case, what politicians promise can be more hype than…
Best Construction Stocks To Consider - July 16th
Industrials Are Leading in 2026, But These ETFs Take Different Routes Caterpillar, Comfort Systems USA, Trane Technologies, Quanta Services, Planet Labs PBC, Lowe's Companies, and Fastenal are the seven Construction stocks to watch today, according…
Construction Partners (NASDAQ:ROAD) Shares Gap Up - Time to Buy?
Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROAD - Get Free Report)'s share price gapped up before the market opened on Friday. The stock had previously closed at $102.41, but opened at $105.76. Construction Partners shares last traded at $107.2560, with a…
New Life For Chicago Office Buildings As Apartment Towers
Chicago's Clark Adams Building is among those undergoing office-to-residential conversions. A recent study found 88% of Americans notice vacant or underutilized office buildings in their area. The study, by Investment Property Exchange Services…
Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA) Given Consensus Rating of 'Moderate Buy' by Analysts
Shares of Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA - Get Free Report) have received a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' from the six research firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the…
Lane closures planned on NC 210 in Hampstead for school construction
HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Drivers in Hampstead can expect intermittent lane closures on N.C. 210 beginning next week as construction continues on a new Pender County K-8 school. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation…
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