Articles by Mitchell Keller

Trump admin shifts stance, backs union labour pacts for federal construction with exceptions
Published on: 13 June 2025
In a reversal, the Trump admin now supports the use of PLAs on federal projects, with exceptions
US construction costs climb as trade groups note Trump’s tariff impact
Published on: 13 June 2025
So far, Trump’s tariffs have caused vital construction material costs to spike
Morocco starts construction planning under US$6bn gas strategy
Published on: 12 June 2025
The North African country is investing billions in modernising its gas and energy infrastructure
Impact of tariffs ‘increasingly apparent’ but US construction firms remain confident
Published on: 11 June 2025
US contractors remain confident on profit margins, in spite of drop in backlog and tariff-related material price increases 
Amazon investing US$20bn on two data centres in this US state
Published on: 11 June 2025
Where is technology giant Amazon building its next two data centres?
Walsh selected for US$339 million Washington Bridge project
Published on: 11 June 2025
Partially-closed bridge gets new contractor for major repair project
Cimic Group sub wins US$130 million high-rise contract in India
Published on: 10 June 2025
A Cimic Group subsidiary is building another series of luxury high-rise towers for a client in India
Jacobs announces work on US$1.8bn project for aerospace giant Boeing
Published on: 06 June 2025
US firm Jacobs was selected for a 1.1-million-sq-ft project to support advanced aircraft manufacturing of future military planes
Oshkosh highlights industrial technology strategy at Investor Day
Published on: 06 June 2025
JLG leads construction-sector innovations for Oshkosh Corporation’s 2025 Investor Day
Trump tariffs: How hike on steel and aluminium could inflate building costs 7-8%
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Published on: 06 June 2025
What’s construction’s metal materials challenge in the age of Trump’s tariffs?
White House reveals permitting reforms for construction technology
Published on: 05 June 2025
Construction industry urged to prepare for new tech standards, new review processing, and digital modernisation
UK outlines massive £15.6bn transport investment plan
Published on: 05 June 2025
The UK revealed its five-year plan to update its transportation system
Peab legal action latest example of construction’s arbitration enforcement issues
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Published on: 04 June 2025
A Swedish contractor awarded proceeds via arbitration still has not recieved payment
What are the long-term prospects for India’s construction equipment market?
Published on: 04 June 2025
Mitchell Keller explores the long-term growth prospects for the construction equipment market in India
US contractor hiring optimism persists despite 45% drop in job openings
Published on: 04 June 2025
Active job openings for construction saw a huge drop from 2023, so why are contractors so optimistic?
Chicago football club announces US$650mn stadium build in vacant railyard
Published on: 03 June 2025
US Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire Football Club is planning a new stadium in Chicago, Illinois
ICE raids hit US construction sector as immigration crackdown escalates
Published on: 03 June 2025
US ICE officers are raiding construction sites and arresting undocumented workers
Implenia wins US$229 million contract to build German S-Bahn tunnel
Published on: 03 June 2025
Implenia wins contract to build complex underground tunnel section
US pulls funding for US$2.4bn Hawaii space telescope
Published on: 03 June 2025
Funding has fallen through on the plan to build a massive telescope and observatory in Hawaii
Brasfield & Gorrie awarded US$660M medical tower build in US
Published on: 30 May 2025
US contractor will construct a 14-storey surgicial and inpatient tower in this US state
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