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Hitachi Construction Shares Drop After $740 Million Block Trade
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. 's shares fell the most in almost three weeks after its major shareholder Hitachi Ltd. offloaded all its holdings, in the latest move by the Japanese conglomerate to divest some of its assets to focus on core…
Construction begins on town's new Greggs store
Construction has begun on a Leicestershire town's new Greggs store, which is set to create new jobs in the area. Contractors are now working on the site, in Welland Industrial Estate, in Market Harborough, where the bakery will look onto Rockingham…
Could Legence (LGN) Be a Major Winner From the AI Data Center Construction Boom?
Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the 'Baron Small Cap Fund.' Baron Small Cap Fund gained 12.57% (Institutional Shares) in the second quarter, trailing the Russell 2000 Growth Index's 25.71%…
Startup brings ancient Roman concrete technology to modern construction
Concrete has served as the foundation of empires for thousands of years. Today, it's one of the most common materials in the world. But one look at the ancient Roman concrete structures still standing suggests that ancient builders knew something…
San Diego Airport starts construction on off-site road widenings
The San Diego International Airport this week began construction on several road widening projects meant to help manage traffic to and from the airport on city streets. Crews are starting work to add new left and right turn lanes to a portion of…
A Construction Crew Was Demolishing a House-And Uncovered a $10 Million Gold Hoard
Here's what you'll learn when you read this story: Found by a team of construction workers renovating an old house, a stash of gold coins and ingots thought to be worth almost $10.5 million is now being investigated. The reason the coins were…
OZOMETA Wants to Build Construction Projects in 3D First, Avoids Errors and Delays
The most compelling thing about OZOMETA is the idea that a construction project can have a shared 3D working language. I met CEO Chang-Gyu Kim in person, to discuss his company's digital-twin vision. What happens after a building plan stops being a…
Six Construction Bids To Open In Coming Months Starting With MD 2 In Anne Arundel County - The BayNet
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is continuing to advance the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP) with plans to begin accepting construction bids for several PSAP projects.
Man tries 'shocking' ADHD drug as he questions if disorder is 'genuine' or social construct
An NHS psychiatrist tried ADHD medication that an expert compared to 'slow release cocaine' after being diagnosed with the condition during a £1,200 online assessment. Dr Max Pemberton is at the forefront of Channel 4 's latest documentary…
PWD to revamp construction of government buildings using premium FSI: T.N. Minister Aadhav Arjuna
The functioning of the Public Works Department (PWD) would be restructured to modernise the construction of government buildings in line with international standards, Public Works Minister Aadhav Arjuna said on Tuesday. Addressing the Assembly…
Oregon-Washington I-5 Bridge Project Moves Toward Construction
So far, $5.7 billion in available funding from state contributions, federal grants and future tolling allows the project's first phase to move forward. The two states have committed to pursuing construction of a full five-mile corridor. Federal…
Incoming FRC Chair sits on board of construction group facing criminal probe
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, who has already faced committee criticism over her heavy workload whilst seeking approval to chair the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), also sits on the board of a company which is currently under criminal investigation…
Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) Sets Modern U.S. Nuclear Construction Record With 229-Day Reactor Build
Oklo (NYSE: OKLO), the microreactor developer backed by significant private capital, completed construction of its Groves One pilot isotope-production reactor in just 229 days this past June. CEO Jacob DeWitte claimed the achievement positions Oklo…
Progress: Keller leads progress on home construction, rural services
Ryan Keller, executive director of Thrive West Central, has become the public face of the Homes for the Future project, but that's hardly the only way that Thrive serves the Wabash Valley. 'We can talk about housing all day long,' he told the…
MCC's construction program expands education opportunities with Wells Fargo investment
Updated: 12:59 PM CDT Aug 18, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Metropolitan Community College's construction program obtains grant from Wells Fargo Updated: 12:59 PM CDT Aug 18, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ OMAHA, Neb. — Metropolitan…
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