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abc.net.au - ABC News - Inquiry to probe claims of violence and menacing conduct in Queensland's construction industry
Inquiry to probe claims of violence and menacing conduct in Queensland's construction industry
ABC

Claims of violence, threats, and menacing conduct in Queensland's construction industry will be investigated in a sweeping new inquiry. Led by CFMEU administrator Mark Irving KC, it will work with construction union staff and stakeholders to stamp…

biv.com - Carla Wilson - Tariff uncertainty bad for construction industry: Island association
Tariff uncertainty bad for construction industry: Island association
Business in Vancouver

The head of the Vancouver Island Construction Association says ongoing uncertainty about U.S. tariffs is bad news for the industry, despite news Monday that they're now on hold for 30 days. “I don't think anyone is relieved — it just…

thestar.com.my - Colform sees growth in Malaysia's construction and steel sectors
Colform sees growth in Malaysia's construction and steel sectors
The Star Online

PETALING JAYA: Colform Group Bhd expects the construction, infrastructure and property development industry in Malaysia to stabilise and grow, moving forward. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the company said this will be driven by infrastructure…

newsweek.com - Theo Burman - US Army constructs first ever 3D printed barracks for soldiers in Texas
US Army constructs first ever 3D printed barracks for soldiers in Texas
Newsweek

news article Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The U.S. Army has revealed new 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss, Texas…

bloomberg.com - Ilena Peng - Trump Tariffs Risk $29,000 Rise in US Home Construction Costs
Trump Tariffs Risk $29,000 Rise in US Home Construction Costs
Bloomberg

Canada is the US's biggest foreign supplier of lumber Tariffs likely to make it harder for Americans to afford homes President Donald Trump's tariff plans threaten to raise US home construction costs, making it even more difficult for Americans…

fabulousboobies.com - Why Correct Material Takeoff is Important for Construction Projects - Fabulaous Boobies
Why Correct Material Takeoff is Important for Construction Projects - Fabulaous Boobies
Home - Fabulaous Boobies

In construction industry, accurate planning and budgeting are crucial for success of any project. One of key components of this planning process is material takeoff. For concrete contractors and building material suppliers, understanding importance…

wpbf.com - Rachael Perry - NEW DETAILS: Construction worker accused of kidnapping a woman
NEW DETAILS: Construction worker accused of kidnapping a woman
WPBF

Updated: 6:21 PM EST Feb 4, 2025 NEW DETAILS: Construction worker accused of kidnapping a woman Updated: 6:21 PM EST Feb 4, 2025 COMING UP. CHRIS THANK YOU. A 71 YEAR OLD MAN FACES CHARGES TONIGHT AFTER POLICE SAY HE KIDNAPED A YOUNG WOMAN WHO HAD…

theconversation.com - Carles Vergara-Alert - Spain housing crisis: slow construction is to blame, not foreign buyers
Spain housing crisis: slow construction is to blame, not foreign buyers
The Conversation

As Spain faces a growing housing affordability crisis, the government has proposed new measures aimed at foreign buyers, though experts suggest these may not effectively address the shortage or reduce housing costs. On 13 January, Prime Minister…

newswire.ca - SolarBank Corporation - SolarBank Announces Commencement of Construction of First Battery Energy Storage Project (BESS) in Ontario
SolarBank Announces Commencement of Construction of First Battery Energy Storage Project (BESS) in Ontario
CNW

$25.8 Million Royal Bank of Canada Facility is being used to finance construction of the 4.99 MW BESS Project TORONTO, Feb. 4, 2025 /CNW/ - SolarBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2) ('SolarBank' or the 'Company') is pleased to…

wtol.com - Sophia Perricone - West Toledo business owners express concerns over current and upcoming construction projects
West Toledo business owners express concerns over current and upcoming construction projects
wtol.com

A construction project in west Toledo is taking a toll on some businesses. Since the beginning of January, Secor Road between McGregor Lane and Laskey Road has been closed for construction Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 'Our…

nytimes.com - Shawn Hubler - The Latest Trend Among the L.A. Elite: Launching Your Own Rebuilding Initiative
The Latest Trend Among the L.A. Elite: Launching Your Own Rebuilding Initiative
The New York Times

Los Angeles was still burning two weeks ago when Mayor Karen Bass turned to one of this city's most prominent developers and asked him to serve as her rebuilding czar after vast parts of the region were leveled by wildfires. Steve Soboroff, a…

enr.com - Alisa Zevin - BLS Reports Construction Job Openings Hit Low Mark in December
BLS Reports Construction Job Openings Hit Low Mark in December
ENR

Construction hiring numbers in December reached their lowest levels since April 2020, according to the recently released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The number of open positions at the end of…

khou.com - Troy Kless - Trade war tariffs could lead to higher construction costs and home prices
Trade war tariffs could lead to higher construction costs and home prices
khou.com

Local News If the pause on President Trump's tariffs is lifted in 30 days, prices for building materials like lumber could go up and so could housing prices. Example video title will go here for this video HOUSTON — The world's economy held…

yorkshirepost.co.uk - Lauren Pester - Lovell Launches Construction of Energy-Efficient Homes in Hessle
Lovell Launches Construction of Energy-Efficient Homes in Hessle
Yorkshire Post

Lovell has officially broken ground on its latest eco-conscious housing development in Hessle, marking the start of construction on 54 new homes. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium…

biztimes.com - Ashley Smart - Lake Mills-based HammerHead Trenchless acquires construction equipment manufacturer
Lake Mills-based HammerHead Trenchless acquires construction equipment manufacturer
BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News

Limited time offer. New subscribers only. Subscribe to BizTimes Milwaukee and save 40% Lake Mills-based HammerHead Trenchless, a manufacturer of trenchless construction tools including piercing tools, winches and rod-pulling machines, has acquired…

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