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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
AtkinsRéalis the latest construction company to sponsor an F1 team
AtkinsRéalis starts partnership with BWT Alpine Formula One Team in time for Canadian Grand Prix
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
Impact of tariffs ‘increasingly apparent’ but US construction firms remain confident
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
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
Mexico’s government plans to spend $6.6 billion on airports
The government of Mexico plans to allocate $6.6bn worth of investment to the expansion and rehabilitation of 62 airports
Volvo CE ramps up crawler excavator output with major global investment
Production boost at three international sites aims to reduce emissions and localise supply chains
Autonomous scanning robot targets jobsite scanning and safety
Big contractors with BIM teams is the target market for autonomous robot inventors
Redefining engineering: building a sustainability mindset
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Cowi North America’s Pia Abercromby on building sustainability through engineering
Battery maker pauses construction of $1.6bn South Carolina plant
Electric car battery maker AESC has paused construction of a $1.6 billion facility in Florence County, South Carolina
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
Construction manager selected for first phase of $3.7bn convention centre expansion
Joint venture will lead construction work on Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
Oshkosh highlights industrial technology strategy at Investor Day
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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What’s construction’s metal materials challenge in the age of Trump’s tariffs?
Gilbane suspends work on Cape Canaveral site after fatal crane incident
Two people killed when crane collapsed on hospital construction site
California High-Speed Rail faces loss of $4bn in govt grants following scathing report
A new report shows that there is “no way forward” for California High-Speed Rail, according to US Transportation Secretary
White House reveals permitting reforms for construction technology
Construction industry urged to prepare for new tech standards, new review processing, and digital modernisation
Vinci Construction buys Canadian paving company
Vinci expands in British Columbia as population set to increase by 50%
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?
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