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Contractors save, workers pay: The new reform in the construction industry
Following lobbying efforts by foreign labor corporations in the construction sector, headed by Eldad Nitzan, the Knesset Labor and Welfare Committee approved new regulations increasing by 50% the amount that can be deducted from foreign workers'…
Newsom signs bill limiting development fees to spur affordable housing construction
Gov. Gavin Newsom joined local officials in Oakland on Monday to sign legislation aimed at encouraging more home construction across California. For years, state leaders have pushed cities and counties to approve more housing by easing zoning and…
Land Minister Vows to Reduce Semiconductor Cluster Construction Time
Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yun-duk says the ministry will seek to drastically reduce the time required to build a semiconductor cluster at a military air base site in Gwangju. Kim made the remark on Monday during a meeting…
Brazilian ETF shows constructive chart action, giving a bullish outlook for the third quarter, Katie Stockton says
Brazil's stock market stands out as a tactical trading opportunity in a world where commodity prices are stabilizing. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) has a constructive technical setup that suggests its recent corrective phase is maturing. And…
Latest ESPN Rankings Show Atlanta Falcons Flawed Roster Construction
ESPN has been slowly releasing its annual position rankings compiled by surveying NFL personnel. The Atlanta Falcons have been relatively well represented to this point, but they highlight a fatal flaw in the team's roster construction over the…
SIU investigates financial irregularities in the construction of three Free State schools
Free State schools under scrutiny as SIU investigates financial irregularities. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted the green light to probe heavy allegations of maladministration and financial waste within the Free State…
Licensed contractor calls for 'major reforms' after Palm Beach County construction fraud bust
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A licensed Florida contractor says a recent construction fraud case uncovered by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office should be a wake-up call for the state, warning that similar schemes are “common”…
Construction Economics for July 13, 2026
ENR's 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR's 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics Looking for quick answers on construction and engineering topics? Try Ask ENR, our new smart AI search…
Bird Construction (TSE:BDT) Hits New 1-Year High Following Analyst Upgrade
Bird Construction Inc. (TSE:BDT - Get Free Report) shares reached a new 52-week high on Monday after National Bank Financial raised their price target on the stock from C$57.00 to C$72.00. National Bank Financial currently has an outperform rating…
Intel's five billion-euro investment not an 'outlier', says Taoiseach
Intel's five billion-euro investment in its Co Kildare campus is not an “outlier” in the tech industry, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin was speaking to the media at the chip maker's Leixlip facility as the company…
The Leaders Who Actually Changed
Joy Rohadfox courtesy of Al G. Sillah/Janis Ware Two hours before I spoke with Joy Rohadfox, her employees called her into the office to play Uno. She went. She also told me, without pausing, that she pushes back on 'all of it' when younger workers…
Fixing the MLB Draft and Futures Game. Plus: Get ready for the Home Run Derby
The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic 's MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. The MLB Draft and the Futures Game have come and gone. I think we can make them better. Plus: Ken Rosenthal has an…
Mamdani ripped over record-high NYC rents with critics pointing to policy they say is fueling crisis
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing renewed criticism over housing affordability as rents in Manhattan and Brooklyn hit record highs, with conservative commentators arguing that immigration-driven demand is adding pressure to an already…
Lee Says Gov't Creating 'Future Response Fund' with Extra Tax Revenue
President Lee Jae Myung said that the government would allocate the unprecedented surge in tax revenue expected from the semiconductor boom to strategic investment funds for the future. During a fiscal strategy meeting at Cheong Wa Dae on Monday…
Oakland leaders consider Coliseum sale that includes future ticket revenues
City leaders in Oakland are expected to vote on a $125 million deal to sell their share of the Oakland Coliseum complex, a deal that would include revenue from future events. According to officials, the city council is scheduled to hold a special…
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