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island.lk - Thilina Walpola - Sri Lanka's construction industry losing ground while no one watches
Sri Lanka's construction industry losing ground while no one watches
The Island

The 21st edition of the “Build Sri Lanka” housing and construction exhibition concluded last week at the BMICH. On the surface, it was a modest success: stalls were staffed, catalogues were exchanged, and the usual dignitaries cut the…

globenewswire.com - VINCI - VINCI finalises the acquisition of Fletcher Construction in New Zealand
VINCI finalises the acquisition of Fletcher Construction in New Zealand
GlobeNewswire

VINCI finalises the acquisition of Fletcher Construction An annual revenue of about €630 million with a workforce of 2,300 employees Strengthening VINCI Construction's position in New Zealand Strong growth in the New Zealand's infrastructure…

espn.com - ESPN staff - UFC White House buzz: Construction has begun on the South Lawn
UFC White House buzz: Construction has begun on the South Lawn
ESPN

A one-of-a-kind UFC event is scheduled to take place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, with seven fights capped by a lightweight title matchup between champion Ilia Topuria and interim champion Justin Gaethje. In the leadup to the…

cbsnews.com - Sarah  Horbacewicz - As Civic Center Park construction continues, some Denver festivals are having to find new homes
As Civic Center Park construction continues, some Denver festivals are having to find new homes
CBS News

The sound of construction is replacing the sound of music from concert speakers at Denver's Civic Center Park this summer as the city renovates the historic venue. The $50 million renovation is part of the Civic Center Conservancy's Next 100…

seekingalpha.com - Value Capital Research - Granite Construction: IIJA Ending And Margin Peaking Could Result In Downside (NYSE:GVA)
Granite Construction: IIJA Ending And Margin Peaking Could Result In Downside (NYSE:GVA)
Seeking Alpha

Granite Construction (GVA) is rated a sell due to peaking IIJA-driven demand and looming funding expiration in September 2026. Revenue and margin growth are expected to reverse post-FY27 as IIJA tailwinds fade and backlog declines, pressuring…

si.com - Zach Roberts - Past Roster Construction May Lend Insight to Panthers' 2026 Decisions
Past Roster Construction May Lend Insight to Panthers' 2026 Decisions
Sports Illustrated

The Carolina Panthers have some important decisions to make for their roster this year. Every year, they're tasked with cutting down a massive number of players into 53 by the time the preseason ends. This year is no different, but this time, there…

wral.com - Kelsey Coffey, WRAL Staff - Town of Cary considering putting a pause on new data center construction
Town of Cary considering putting a pause on new data center construction
WRAL News

The town of Cary is considering putting a pause on developing new data centers. The Cary Town Council met Thursday night to discuss the issue. Conversations lasted well past 11 p.m. inside Cary Town Hall. Mayor Pro Tem Lori Bush opened discussion…

theage.com.au - Patrick Hatch - CFMEU 'monopoly' cause of Big Build corruption, says construction boss
CFMEU 'monopoly' cause of Big Build corruption, says construction boss
The Age

The outgoing boss of one of Victoria's key Big Build contractors says the CFMEU's dominance of government worksites must be broken if the state wants to address the root cause of rampant corruption and criminality. ACCIONA Australia and New Zealand…

reviewjournal.com - Danny Webster - PWHL Las Vegas GM diving head first into team construction
PWHL Las Vegas GM diving head first into team construction
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Dominique DiDia wants to hit the ground running. The general manager of the PWHL's Las Vegas expansion franchise said her vision for one of the league's new teams includes competing for a Walter Cup from the get-go. “I want to have players…

wtol.com - Victoria Dugger - $10B data center campus planned for Van Wert, bringing an anticipated 1,500 construction jobs
$10B data center campus planned for Van Wert, bringing an anticipated 1,500 construction jobs
wtol.com

VAN WERT, Ohio — QTS Data Centers and the city of Van Wert announced plans Friday for a new data center campus expected to bring approximately $10 billion in capital investment to northwest Ohio. According to the company and city officials…

theadvocate.com - Adam Daigle - $13.2M project for addition to St. Pius X in Lafayette, plus more Acadiana construction
$13.2M project for addition to St. Pius X in Lafayette, plus more Acadiana construction
The Advocate

Building permits for the week of May 20-26 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville: SCHOOL: 2845 Ridge Road, description, vestibules at Charles Burke Elementary School; applicant, MSBB Group; contractor, Chart Construction, $144,854.

tmj4.com - Kaylee Staral - 'It's just hard to get here now': Businesses feel impact of National Avenue construction
'It's just hard to get here now': Businesses feel impact of National Avenue construction
TMJ4 News

MILWAUKEE — Businesses along Milwaukee's National Avenue corridor say a new round of construction closures near South 35th Street is making it harder for customers to reach them, even as many acknowledge the roadwork is needed. Work at the…

indianexpress.com - Express Web Desk - Six feared dead in UP's Hamirpur as under-construction bridge collapses, rescue operation underway
Six feared dead in UP's Hamirpur as under-construction bridge collapses, rescue operation underway
The Indian Express

At least six people are feared dead and several others injured after a section of an under-construction bridge over the Betwa river collapsed during a storm in Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh. Rescue operations are currently underway, reported news…

enr.com - Gary Lakes - Emirates Airlines Begins Construction of $5.1B Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Dubai
Emirates Airlines Begins Construction of $5.1B Aircraft Maintenance Facility in Dubai
Engineering News-Record (ENR)

Emirates Airlines broke ground May 18 for a $5.1 billion aircraft engineering facility that is slated to become one of the largest aviation MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) developments in the world. The Dubai South facility, located adjacent…

enr.com - Johanna Knapschaefer - Port Authority Reopens Popular Manhattan Playground Closed by George Washington Bridge Construction
Port Authority Reopens Popular Manhattan Playground Closed by George Washington Bridge Construction
Engineering News-Record (ENR)

About eight years after a popular New York City playground was closed to accommodate the major rehabilitation of the nearby George Washington Bridge, the playground nicknamed “Dolphin Playground” was reopened on May 28 by the Port…

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