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Trump admin shifts stance, backs union labour pacts for federal construction with exceptions
In a reversal, the Trump admin now supports the use of PLAs on federal projects, with exceptions
Europe’s nuclear energy expansion plans to cost €241 billion
Plans by European Union countries to expand their nuclear energy infrastructure will require €241 billion (US$278 billion) in investment
US construction costs climb as trade groups note Trump’s tariff impact
So far, Trump’s tariffs have caused vital construction material costs to spike
Morocco starts construction planning under US$6bn gas strategy
The North African country is investing billions in modernising its gas and energy infrastructure
Amazon investing US$20bn on two data centres in this US state
Where is technology giant Amazon building its next two data centres?
Walsh selected for US$339 million Washington Bridge project
Partially-closed bridge gets new contractor for major repair project
UK’s £14.2bn Sizewell C nuclear power plant gets the go-ahead
The UK government has given the go-ahead to its planned Sizewell C nuclear power plant on the Suffolk coast in England
UK government unleashes AI tool on planning system to speed up construction
New Google-powered tool converts paper planning documents to digital data more quickly than manual processes
CECE: How can manufacturers stay on top of expanding global regulations?
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Expanding global regulations now demand stricter chemical controls, substance tracking, and life cycle assessments. How can manufacturers keep up?
Jacobs announces work on US$1.8bn project for aerospace giant Boeing
US firm Jacobs was selected for a 1.1-million-sq-ft project to support advanced aircraft manufacturing of future military planes
Trump tariffs: How hike on steel and aluminium could inflate building costs 7-8%
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What’s construction’s metal materials challenge in the age of Trump’s tariffs?
White House reveals permitting reforms for construction technology
Construction industry urged to prepare for new tech standards, new review processing, and digital modernisation
UK outlines massive £15.6bn transport investment plan
The UK revealed its five-year plan to update its transportation system
Law: Can the PFI Playbook prevent a handover headache?
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As the UK approaches the expiry of major PFI contracts, a new government playbook proposes a novel approach to managing the handback of public assets
Peab legal action latest example of construction’s arbitration enforcement issues
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A Swedish contractor awarded proceeds via arbitration still has not recieved payment
US contractor hiring optimism persists despite 45% drop in job openings
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
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
US ICE officers are raiding construction sites and arresting undocumented workers
Implenia wins US$229 million contract to build German S-Bahn tunnel
Implenia wins contract to build complex underground tunnel section
US pulls funding for US$2.4bn Hawaii space telescope
Funding has fallen through on the plan to build a massive telescope and observatory in Hawaii
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