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enr.com - Alisa Zevin - ABC: Construction Industry to Face 'Real Risks' in 2026
ABC: Construction Industry to Face 'Real Risks' in 2026
ENR

Modest growth is expected in 2026, Anirban Basu, chief economist at Associated Builders and Contractors, said in a construction forecast webinar on Dec. 10. However, he said there are “real risks,” adding that “stubborn…

thestar.com.my - One dead, two missing, after collapse at South Korea library construction site
One dead, two missing, after collapse at South Korea library construction site
The Star Online

World SEOUL, Dec 11 (Reuters) - One worker died and two were missing and feared buried at a library construction site in the South Korean city of Gwangju on Thursday, after an iron structure at the site collapsed, fire authorities said. A fourth…

space.com - Kenna Hughes-Castleberry - Extremely Large Telescope under construction | Space photo of the day for Dec. 10, 2025
Extremely Large Telescope under construction | Space photo of the day for Dec. 10, 2025
Space

High up in the Chilean Andes, the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is set to become the world's largest optical telescope and one of the most ambitious scientific instruments ever built. Developed by the European Southern Observatory, the ELT…

thestar.com.my - AZZEDINE - Chinese construction giant completes track-laying on Africa's longest heavy-haul railway bridge in Algeria
Chinese construction giant completes track-laying on Africa's longest heavy-haul railway bridge in Algeria
The Star Online

ALGIERS, Dec 10 (Xinhua) -- China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) said on Wednesday it has completed track-laying on the PK330 Bridge, Africa's longest heavy-haul railway bridge, marking a key milestone in Algeria's Western Mining Railway…

glassalmanac.com - Sarah Johnson - Tomorrow's Construction: Discover Heat-Storing Transparent Wood!
Tomorrow's Construction: Discover Heat-Storing Transparent Wood!
Glass Almanac

Could Wood Be the Next Big Trend in Building Materials? A team of researchers has developed transparent, biodegradable wood that can absorb and release heat. Glass windows are adept at transmitting light, contributing to the illumination and…

satellitetoday.com - Jeffrey Hill - Iridium to Provide Satellite IoT to HD Hyundai Construction Equipment in Asia
Iridium to Provide Satellite IoT to HD Hyundai Construction Equipment in Asia
Via Satellite

Iridium Communications will integrate global satellite IoT connectivity with HD Hyundai Construction Equipment ‘s Hi MATE vehicle monitoring system under the terms of a new contract announced Wednesday. The integrated solution, which aims to…

thehindu.com - Pti - Tension simmers in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh over under-construction ethanol factory
Tension simmers in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh over under-construction ethanol factory
The Hindu

Tension simmered in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district on Thursday (December 11, 2025) as farmers and Opposition leaders warned that protests against an under-construction ethanol factory would continue until their demands are met, local leaders…

dailypress.com - James W. Robinson - James City County board green lights construction for new government center
James City County board green lights construction for new government center
Daily Press

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... JAMES CITY — The James City County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to begin construction on the new government center and library, even though a group of residents are still fighting for a…

3newsnow.com - Hannah McIlree - Omaha streetcar construction preps track installation as city launches business passport
Omaha streetcar construction preps track installation as city launches business passport
KMTV 3 News Now Omaha

Major streetcar construction is ramping up in downtown Omaha as officials prepare for track installation in the coming weeks. Starting the first week of January, the intersection of Turner Boulevard and Farnam Street will close for about four…

straitstimes.com - One dead, two missing, after collapse at South Korea library construction site
One dead, two missing, after collapse at South Korea library construction site
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Dec 11, 2025, 05:30 PM SEOUL – One worker died and two were missing and feared buried at a library construction site in the South Korean city of Gwangju on Dec 11, after…

indianexpress.com - Cong MLC asks govt if it will stop new constructions amid water shortage in city
Cong MLC asks govt if it will stop new constructions amid water shortage in city
The Indian Express

HIGHLIGHTING the worsening drinking water crisis in Pune city, Congress MLC Satej Patil today asked the state government whether it will stop giving permissions to builders for new constructions. ” Pune 's water crisis is growing by the day.

newswire.ca - Forum - Forum and Dawson Wallace Announce Construction of New Multi-Family Rental Community in Spruce Grove
Forum and Dawson Wallace Announce Construction of New Multi-Family Rental Community in Spruce Grove
CNW

'The Elm at Legacy Park marks an important milestone in our continued investment across Alberta,' said Jay McMartin, Founding Partner at Forum. 'Spruce Grove is a dynamic market, and this project reflects our commitment to building rental…

marketbeat.com - Best Construction Stocks To Consider - December 10th
Best Construction Stocks To Consider - December 10th
MarketBeat

3 Stocks Most Likely to Split in 2026 Caterpillar, CRH, and Trane Technologies are the three Construction stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Construction stocks are shares of companies involved in building and…

scmp.com - Edith Lin - Hong Kong mandates proof, tests for fire-retardant scaffolding nets after blaze
Hong Kong mandates proof, tests for fire-retardant scaffolding nets after blaze
South China Morning Post

Hong Kong contractors will be required to provide proof that the scaffolding mesh they use is fire-retardant while samples will also be tested at laboratories under a series of measures rolled out by the government in the wake of the deadly inferno…

marketbeat.com - Granite Construction Incorporated $GVA Shares Sold by Hsbc Holdings PLC
Granite Construction Incorporated $GVA Shares Sold by Hsbc Holdings PLC
MarketBeat

Hsbc Holdings PLC reduced its position in Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA - Free Report) by 61.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,218 shares of…

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