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island.lk - Thilina Walpola - Sri Lanka's construction industry losing ground while no one watches
Sri Lanka's construction industry losing ground while no one watches
The Island

The 21st edition of the “Build Sri Lanka” housing and construction exhibition concluded last week at the BMICH. On the surface, it was a modest success: stalls were staffed, catalogues were exchanged, and the usual dignitaries cut the…

globenewswire.com - VINCI - VINCI finalises the acquisition of Fletcher Construction in New Zealand
VINCI finalises the acquisition of Fletcher Construction in New Zealand
GlobeNewswire

VINCI finalises the acquisition of Fletcher Construction An annual revenue of about €630 million with a workforce of 2,300 employees Strengthening VINCI Construction's position in New Zealand Strong growth in the New Zealand's infrastructure…

espn.com - ESPN staff - UFC White House buzz: Construction has begun on the South Lawn
UFC White House buzz: Construction has begun on the South Lawn
ESPN

A one-of-a-kind UFC event is scheduled to take place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, with seven fights capped by a lightweight title matchup between champion Ilia Topuria and interim champion Justin Gaethje. In the leadup to the…

seekingalpha.com - Value Capital Research - Granite Construction: IIJA Ending And Margin Peaking Could Result In Downside (NYSE:GVA)
Granite Construction: IIJA Ending And Margin Peaking Could Result In Downside (NYSE:GVA)
Seeking Alpha

Granite Construction (GVA) is rated a sell due to peaking IIJA-driven demand and looming funding expiration in September 2026. Revenue and margin growth are expected to reverse post-FY27 as IIJA tailwinds fade and backlog declines, pressuring…

si.com - Zach Roberts - Past Roster Construction May Lend Insight to Panthers' 2026 Decisions
Past Roster Construction May Lend Insight to Panthers' 2026 Decisions
Sports Illustrated

The Carolina Panthers have some important decisions to make for their roster this year. Every year, they're tasked with cutting down a massive number of players into 53 by the time the preseason ends. This year is no different, but this time, there…

wral.com - Kelsey Coffey, WRAL Staff - Town of Cary considering putting a pause on new data center construction
Town of Cary considering putting a pause on new data center construction
WRAL News

The town of Cary is considering putting a pause on developing new data centers. The Cary Town Council met Thursday night to discuss the issue. Conversations lasted well past 11 p.m. inside Cary Town Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Lori Bush opened discussion…

theage.com.au - Patrick Hatch - CFMEU 'monopoly' cause of Big Build corruption, says construction boss
CFMEU 'monopoly' cause of Big Build corruption, says construction boss
The Age

The outgoing boss of one of Victoria's key Big Build contractors says the CFMEU's dominance of government worksites must be broken if the state wants to address the root cause of rampant corruption and criminality. ACCIONA Australia and New Zealand…

bendbulletin.com - Michael Kohn - Wilson Avenue railroad work enters final construction phase
Wilson Avenue railroad work enters final construction phase
The Bulletin

Published 12:42 pm Thursday, May 28, 2026 Construction is now fully underway on the final phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project in Bend, with road closures in place near the railroad crossing east of downtown. Wilson Avenue is closed between…

reviewjournal.com - Danny Webster - PWHL Las Vegas GM diving head first into team construction
PWHL Las Vegas GM diving head first into team construction
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Dominique DiDia wants to hit the ground running. The general manager of the PWHL's Las Vegas expansion franchise said her vision for one of the league's new teams includes competing for a Walter Cup from the get-go. “I want to have players…

globalnews.ca - Amy Judd - Massive fire in Penticton as long-term care home under construction ignites
Massive fire in Penticton as long-term care home under construction ignites
Global News

Fire crews in Penticton, B.C., were called to a massive structure fire late Wednesday evening. The city said fire and emergency crews were called to the construction site for the 48,000-square-foot, three-storey wood frame building at 453 Green…

theadvocate.com - Adam Daigle - $13.2M project for addition to St. Pius X in Lafayette, plus more Acadiana construction
$13.2M project for addition to St. Pius X in Lafayette, plus more Acadiana construction
The Advocate

Building permits for the week of May 20-26 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville: SCHOOL: 2845 Ridge Road, description, vestibules at Charles Burke Elementary School; applicant, MSBB Group; contractor, Chart Construction, $144,854.

tmj4.com - Kaylee Staral - 'It's just hard to get here now': Businesses feel impact of National Avenue construction
'It's just hard to get here now': Businesses feel impact of National Avenue construction
TMJ4 News

MILWAUKEE — Businesses along Milwaukee's National Avenue corridor say a new round of construction closures near South 35th Street is making it harder for customers to reach them, even as many acknowledge the roadwork is needed. Work at the…

indianexpress.com - Express Web Desk - Six feared dead in UP's Hamirpur as under-construction bridge collapses, rescue operation underway
Six feared dead in UP's Hamirpur as under-construction bridge collapses, rescue operation underway
The Indian Express

At least six people are feared dead and several others injured after a section of an under-construction bridge over the Betwa river collapsed during a storm in Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh. Rescue operations are currently underway, reported news…

foreignpolicyjournal.com - Ewan Scott - Thomas Cavanagh Construction Locks In 11-Year Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) Deal Through 2035
Thomas Cavanagh Construction Locks In 11-Year Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) Deal Through 2035
Foreign Policy Journal

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited has extended its strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) for an additional six years, creating a total 11-year agreement running through December 31, 2035. The extended deal reflects…

island.lk - Priyan - Sri Lanka's strength lies in its position as an open, reliable, and constructive partner committed to regional cooperation and international engagement. - PM
Sri Lanka's strength lies in its position as an open, reliable, and constructive partner committed to regional cooperation and international engagement. - PM
The Island

Building on the development and the expanding framework of trade, investment and governance reforms, Sri Lanka continues to create new platforms for international economic engagement. The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks…

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