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Construction industry in shock as managing director dies by suicide
A construction entrepreneur with three young children has taken his own life, about two years after selling his share of the company he founded to a private equity firm. Troy Mayne, the co-founder and managing director of Modus Projects, is…
Construction contract in Estonia (event centre in Tallinn)
On 14 May 2026, AS Merko Ehitus Eesti, part of the AS Merko Ehitus group, and AS Krulli Kvartal signed a construction agreement for the construction of an event center in Tallinn at Krulli 4d. The contract covers the restoration and conversion of…
Editorial | Xi-Trump summit in Beijing heralds start of constructive, stable relations
Day one of the summit in Beijing between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump opened with a welcome ceremony befitting the importance of the event, and ended with a significant agreement on the future of the China-US relationship.
Bird Construction Inc. (BDT:CA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Bird Construction Inc. (BDT:CA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call May 14, 2026 10:00 AM EDT Terrance McKibbon - President, CEO & Director Wayne Gingrich - CFO & Treasurer Chris Murray - ATB Cormark Capital Markets Inc., Research Division Krista Friesen - CIBC…
70% of Americans oppose data center construction, survey finds
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Thursday's business headlines with Jane King, who has the latest on data center opposition and beer sales drying up as gas prices rise. A new Gallup survey shows that 7 in 10 Americans oppose data…
Nano Nuclear anticipates mid- to late 2027 initial construction at University of Illinois following NRC acceptance process (NASDAQ:NNE)
The submission enables a 12-month regulatory review, aiming for initial construction at the University of Illinois by mid- to late 2027, critical for future mass deployment plans. NANO Nuclear has around $569 million in liquidity, an effective $900…
Research shows preapproved housing plans boost construction, but Maine's program was left unfunded
If you've ever built a new house, you know that one of the major challenges of construction is navigating all the local rules and regulations that can impact a building's design. If a plan doesn't pass muster, projects are often sent back to the…
Downtown Wyandotte construction squeezes local businesses, but city leaders say payoff is coming
WYANDOTTE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Ongoing construction in downtown Wyandotte is making for a tough spring for local businesses, with closed sidewalks and blocked parking spaces keeping customers away. Watch Carli Petrus's video report: Downtown…
$4.2M permit issued for Ochsner Lafayette General. See more in Acadiana construction.
Building permits for the week of May 6-12 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville: MEDICAL: 1214 Coolidge St., description, buildout for operations; applicant, MBSB Group; contractor, The Lemoine Co.; $4.2 million. INDUSTRIAL: 107…
Davidson Main Street construction snarls traffic, squeezes small businesses
DAVIDSON, N.C. — A major road construction project aimed at easing long-term traffic congestion in the Lake Norman region is creating major short-term headaches for drivers and small businesses along South Main Street in Davidson and nearby…
Changing City: BMC begins construction on 6-lane cable-stayed bridge to link Andheri and Goregaon by 2028
2 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google In what seeks to create a new link for commuters travelling along the busy Andheri, Oshiwara, Lokhandwala, and Goregaon pockets, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun the…
Trump meets Xi; The new vision of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability; AI
The first day of President Trump's visit to Beijing had impressive optics and lots of warm, positive energy, at least in the public reporting. Specific, concrete deliverables are so far few, but we may learn more after Trump's visit concludes after…
North American Construction Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Will Fed Rate-Hike Pause Lead To Small-Cap Outperformance? North American Construction Group NYSE: NOA reported a stronger start to 2026, with management saying first-quarter results showed sequential improvement in earnings, margins and operating…
As Trump targets offshore wind, a look at the global industry by the numbers
President Donald Trump is stopping offshore wind projects in the United States, just as the industry was poised to grow significantly. Offshore wind energy has the potential to deliver large amounts of clean energy along U.S. coastlines. Three…
Basalt Rock Cement: Reducing Carbon Emissions In Cement Production
A groundbreaking study reveals that using basalt rock in cement production, instead of limestone, could slash carbon dioxide emissions by over 80%, paving the way for a more sustainable construction industry. Switching from limestone to basalt rock…
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