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Tornado rips roofing from Indonesian construction site, sends workers fleeing
A tornado tore through an industrial site in Batam, Indonesia, ripping roofing from workshop facilities and sending helmeted workers running for cover as weather officials warned that unstable conditions could trigger further sudden storms. The…
Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties
Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google was fined a total of €890 million (US$1 billion) on Thursday for flouting European Union rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech, the European Commission said. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT However, the…
Playground construction latest flash point in S.F. fight over Sunset Dunes
Construction began last week on a new playground at the beleaguered Sunset Dunes Park even as a ballot measure that seeks to close the park on weekdays qualified for the November election this week. Sunset Dunes Park was created after the passage…
Practice Facility Construction Leads to Fallout Between USC and Trojans Donor
On July 22, former USC donor Brian Kennedy filed a lawsuit over the removal of the practice field – the Brian Kennedy Field – due to the construction of the new Bloom Football Performance Center. Kennedy, who owns Regency Outdoor…
In new late-night video, Modi thanks students for 'constructive' responses
3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a new video message around 11 pm on Friday, thanking students for their response to his remarks on examination paper leaks a day earlier. “Last…
Proposed 650% Halifax Water fee hike for new construction raises alarm among builders - Halifax
Halifax Water is proposing a 650 per cent increase to water hook-up fees for new developments and an additional 265 per cent hike to connect to the wastewater system. The utility has applied to the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board, citing…
Construction permit filed for new Chipotle location, and other Lafayette building other Acadiana construction
Building permits issued for the cities of Lafayette, Youngsville and Broussard and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish July 15-20: RESTAURANT: 3220 Johnston St., description, tenant buildout for Chipotle restaurant; applicant, Dungan…
Scottish firm wins six-figure backing for real-world 'Minecraft' construction
Quickblock has secured £940,000 in new funding, combining equity investment from angel syndicate Equity Gap, the University of Strathclyde and Scottish Enterprise with innovation grants from Scottish Enterprise and Innovate UK. Scottish…
Extended 14-hour closure of Agoura Road in place for wildlife crossing construction over 101 Freeway
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- A critical 14-hour road closure is underway in Agoura Hills as crews pour concrete for the massive wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway. The closure took effect at 7 a.m. Friday and will last through 9 p.m. The…
Mizuho Markets Americas LLC Reduces Holdings in Granite Construction Incorporated $GVA
Mizuho Markets Americas LLC lessened its holdings in Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA - Free Report) by 42.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The…
MassDOT unveils new renderings of the future Sagamore Bridge
Another summer Friday, another backup at the Sagamore Bridge. But while traffic may not be moving, plans for its replacement are. During a design public hearing Thursday, MassDOT released new renderings showing what the future $2 billion bridge…
Texas manufacturing momentum fuels demand for local commercial builders
Texas manufacturers are growing at nearly twice the national rate this year, and the state's roughly $300 billion manufacturing sector keeps expanding even as tariff battles work through regulatory bodies. Home to more than 25,000 manufacturing…
Systematic Financial Management LP Has $62.97 Million Holdings in Granite Construction Incorporated $GVA
Systematic Financial Management LP lowered its position in Granite Construction Incorporated (NYSE:GVA - Free Report) by 2.0% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm…
The U.S. Economy's Omni-Trend
This is an edition of Heatmap Daily, an evening review of the day's news written by our executive editor. Sign up for it here. It isn't exactly a new thought, but I've been struck recently by how many trends in America's economic and environmental…
PM puts new offer on the table to businesses in first talks with industry groups: 24 July 2026
Prime Minister holds first set of calls with leading business groupsto outline his vision for a stronger partnership with the private sector Government to provide greater certainty, faster decisions and a stronger business voice in policy making to…
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