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Shipbuilders secure large-scale orders as China pushes for premium construction
Chinese shipbuilders have secured a string of new orders for large-scale vessels from domestic and international buyers, building on strong order momentum in the first half of the year, amid China's push to move the industry up the value chain.
RBA warns data centre boom is stretching construction sector
The Reserve Bank's chief economist Sarah Hunter has warned the data centre boom may be adding to pressures in the construction industry by drawing workers away from other projects, as she said the Albanese government's tax changes were adding to…
Granite Construction: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Granite Construction Inc. (GVA) on Thursday reported a loss of $278.2 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Watsonville, California-based company said it had a…
Waymo Resumes Freeway Operations After Construction Zone Setback
Waymo has partially resumed its freeway service after halting it to fix a software issue that prevented its cars from identifying closed construction zones. The resumption kicks off in Phoenix, where interested customers can join a waitlist through…
Trump unveils another project as polling shows his DC construction is unpopular | CNN Politics
It's been many years since President Donald Trump flew commercial. But on Wednesday, he unveiled major renovations to a key Washington-area airport - his latest effort to shape infrastructure around the nation's capital.
Major construction underway across Colorado Springs-area schools
Several multimillion-dollar construction projects in and around Colorado Springs are scheduled for completion by the coming fall semester. While some returning students this fall may not pick up on their improvements, such as upgraded electric…
Republican South Texas construction owners decry ICE raids
Subscribe to The Y'all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. PHARR — Leaders within the construction industry in South…
UK construction company with 55 staff plunges into administration - in business since 1995
Nationwide Hire Ltd has entered administration after reporting a £1 million pre-tax loss A UK construction equipment hire specialist employing 55 people has entered administration after more than three decades in business. Nationwide Hire…
Construction of rail overbridge at Kulavanigarpuram level crossing likely to start this year
The much-awaited rail overbridge at Kulavanigarpuram manned level crossing may get realised in near future as District Collector Anand Mohan inspected the spot on Thursday after proposal for constructing a ‘Y'-shaped ROB at this spot on an…
Interest rates and low confidence 'put pressure on construction
Construction firms have been hit by a barrage of reduced market confidence, high interest rates and rising national insurance costs, builders' merchant Lords has warned, after it suffered its biggest-ever single-day stock fall. The London-based…
Border Wall Construction Triggers Tree Sit to Save Ancient Arizona Cottonwood
Protesters today climbed into an ancient cottonwood tree in Arizona's San Rafael Valley to stop the Trump administration from cutting it down for construction of two parallel 30-foot-tall border walls. The action comes after Department of Homeland…
14-story South End hotel starts construction
Construction started Wednesday on a 14-story, 295-room hotel in South End. Why it matters: Hotel construction has been slow in South End, while office and entertainment have boomed, creating demand for hospitality space. There's currently only one…
Solid Polycarbonate Sheets and Rolls in Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for High-Performance Construction
Choosing Solid Polycarbonate Sheets and Rolls in Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an excellent solution for construction, industrial, and commercial projects that require exceptional durability, clarity, and long-lasting performance. Solid…
A.P. amends building rules to speed up construction, boost investment
The State government has introduced reforms to the Andhra Pradesh Building Rules, 2017, aimed at accelerating construction approvals, attracting investment and promoting safer and more sustainable urban development. The amendments, notified through…
Construction giant GRAHAM appointed to build new Airedale Hospital
The contract, signed on July 30, marks the latest step forward in plans for the state-of-the-art facility and involves GRAHAM working closely with the hospital trust throughout the delivery process. Foluke Ajayi, chief executive of Airedale NHS…
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