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theguardian.com - Krishani Dhanji - Dumped cabinet minister Ed Husic promises 'constructive' backbench role after fiery attack on Marles
Dumped cabinet minister Ed Husic promises 'constructive' backbench role after fiery attack on Marles
The Guardian

Former cabinet minister Ed Husic has promised to be “constructive” from the backbench despite taking aim at his deputy leader in an explosive interview on Sunday. “I want to play a constructive role,” he told Guardian…

bloomberg.com - Pressure on Putin Over Ukraine Ceasefire, Trump: US-China Talks 'Constructive,' More
Pressure on Putin Over Ukraine Ceasefire, Trump: US-China Talks 'Constructive,' More
Bloomberg

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legit.ng - Dave Ibemere - 'This is transformative project' Another Nigerian company to construct refinery
'This is transformative project' Another Nigerian company to construct refinery
Legit.ng

Aiteo Eastern E&P and PETROMOC have partnered to build a refinery in Mozambique, capable of producing 200,000 barrels of fuel per day The refinery project is set to increase Mozambique's storage capacity, positioning the country as a key player in…

axios.com - Alexandria Sands - Construction progresses on 234 apartments in Cotswold
Construction progresses on 234 apartments in Cotswold
Axios

Construction is well underway on a 234-unit apartment building at Colwick Road and Chiswick Road in the Cotswold neighborhood called The Colwick. Why it matters: Cotswold is changing. The Colwick, near Publix and Chick-fil-A, will be some of the…

theage.com.au - Kieran Rooney - Timelines for swath of Victorian construction projects blow out
Timelines for swath of Victorian construction projects blow out
The Age

On the road network, the duplication of the Western Highway between Ballarat and Stawell still has no firm completion date despite being slated for 2021. The government's Big Build website says planning for the final section is still under way.

koreatimes.co.kr - Park Jae-hyuk - South Korean construction CEOs ramp up site visits to cut worker deaths from falls
South Korean construction CEOs ramp up site visits to cut worker deaths from falls
The Korea Times

It has become increasingly common to see helmeted CEOs of major construction companies inspecting safety measures at job sites under their supervision. Their frequent site visits come in response to a government request to prevent fatal industrial…

express.co.uk - Joe Rossiter - Incredible pictures of £375bn 'world's largest construction site' show palace being built
Incredible pictures of £375bn 'world's largest construction site' show palace being built
Express.co.uk

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was the inspiration for part of the project's name New images have revealed a monstrous construction site set to host a lavish new palace, expected to cost hundreds of billions. Part of the wider Neom megacity…

oxfordmail.co.uk - Jacob Manuschka - Construction company invites firms to join supply chain
Construction company invites firms to join supply chain
Oxford Mail

Cumnor-based Beard Construction is looking to build on a record year, which saw its turnover reach £198 million. The company, which employs 350 people across five offices, is seeking new suppliers to support its portfolio of work in 2025 and…

yomiuri.co.jp - 平子 - Firms Incorporate Traditional Japanese Craft Techniques Into Construction Materials with Local Government Support
Firms Incorporate Traditional Japanese Craft Techniques Into Construction Materials with Local Government Support
読売新聞オンライン

OSAKA — Through various collaborative efforts, traditional Japanese crafts such as washi Japanese paper, textiles and urushi lacquer are being incorporated into modern construction as building or interior materials for houses and commercial…

hoodline.com - Damon R. Sheffield - Illinois Department of Labor Reclaims Over $483K in Unpaid Wages for Construction Workers from Beecher Contractor
Illinois Department of Labor Reclaims Over $483K in Unpaid Wages for Construction Workers from Beecher Contractor
Hoodline

Source: Unsplash / The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has successfully reclaimed over $483,000 in unpaid wages for construction workers, following multiple complaints against Bulk Storage Inc. This Beecher, Illinois-based contractor will also…

bbc.co.uk - Jason Arunn Murugesu - Scientists working on live Northumberland dolphin tracker - BBC News
Scientists working on live Northumberland dolphin tracker - BBC News
BBC

Scientists are developing a live dolphin detection system which can be attached to a buoy. Prof Jeff Neasham at Newcastle University and his team are developing the technology off the coast at Blyth and Cambois, in Northumberland. They hope the…

hoodline.com - Nolan Peterson - Construction on US Highway 40 Between Granby and Tabernash to Start May 12 - CDOT Advises Caution and Patience
Construction on US Highway 40 Between Granby and Tabernash to Start May 12 - CDOT Advises Caution and Patience
Hoodline

Source: Google Street View Drivers in Colorado should gear up for the upcoming construction work on US Highway 40 between Granby and Tabernash starting May 12. CDOT reports that the project aims to tackle a two-mile stretch for safety improvements…

telegraph.co.uk - Eugene Allen - Emma Raducanu vs Veronika Kudermetova live: Score and latest Italian Open updates
Emma Raducanu vs Veronika Kudermetova live: Score and latest Italian Open updates
The Telegraph

Well, but for those two outstanding games that Raducanu produced to go 5-4 up, Kudermetova was the better player. The key statistic relates to Raducanu's second serve, which is getting absolutely destroyed. Two points won and 12 lost. Kudermetova…

sun-sentinel.com - Susannah Bryan - Fort Lauderdale forecast: Experts predict fewer cranes in sky amid slowdown
Fort Lauderdale forecast: Experts predict fewer cranes in sky amid slowdown
Sun Sentinel

Construction cranes have dominated the Fort Lauderdale skyline for more than a decade as developer after developer came forward with plans for taller and taller towers in and around downtown, fueling an unprecedented and head-spinning construction…

cnbc.com - Kevin Stankiewicz - Here are the 3 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
Here are the 3 things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
CNBC

Trade deal progress dominated last week's stock market and promises to be influential in the week ahead. In Switzerland this weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent started a dialogue over tariffs with Chinese officials. On Sunday, Bessent said…

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