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JCB commits £100 million to new UK factory
The move will see the installation of a fully automated powder paint plant costing £60 million at its plant in Rocester, Staffordshire.
New guide to help US contractors facing ‘unprecedented liability’ on forever chemicals
A new guide that aims to help US contractors identify and manage the risks associated with forever chemicals on construction projects has launched
US Army engineers to focus on ‘energy density’ for future energy project permits
The US Army Corps of Engineerings will weigh up energy generation construction projects based on how many megawatts of electricity they can generate for a given area of land
US Faster Labor Contracts Act draws union support, pushback from contractor group
A developing regulation in the US is receiving mixed reviews from the construction industry
Tariffs and worker shortages prompting deferral, cancellation, shrinking of US projects
Clients on construction projects in the US are choosing to defer, cancel or shrink projects amid ongoing policy uncertainty
Data centre construction failing to keep up with demand
The pace of construction of new data centres is not keeping up with demand
Trump officially pulls $4bn in funding for California High Speed Rail
California High Speed’s CEO calls cancellation of funding ‘wrong’ and ‘illegal’
US firm plans to build nuclear plant named after Donald Trump to power data centres
A US firm has applied to build four nuclear reactors at a site in Texas 
How US contractors can navigate ICE enforcement and lawful labour pathways
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A playbook for US contractors to help navigate hardline immigration enforcement
White House reveals permitting reforms for construction technology
Construction industry urged to prepare for new tech standards, new review processing, and digital modernisation
Parts of US body NIOSH being restored after industry concerns about worker safety
Move to reinstate head of NIOSH and some personnel comes ahead of hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
US infrastructure’s ‘report card’ grade improves amid call for focus on resilience
The state of US infrastructure across 18 different categories has improved thanks to enhanced levels of funding, but there is still an “investment gap” and a need to focus on resilience
New president for ‘design once, build many’ US nuclear firm
The Nuclear Company has appointed Jason Thompson as its president and chief financial officer (CFO)
US construction association contributes to White House roundtable on addiction recovery
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A US-based construction association took part in a White House-sponsored discussion on addiction and recovery
US Labor department offering online seminar on prevailing wage compliance
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The US Department of Labor will offer a seminar on prevailing wage compliance
Weiler hosts inaugural AEM Manufacturing Express event
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Manufacturing Express tour will showcase importance of equipment manufacturing across U.S.
US judge blocks rule seeking higher wages for construction workers
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A Biden administration rule for construction labour has been blocked by the courts
Roadbuilding: Green initiatives, infrastructure investment, and emerging technology
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The future will need roads, and governments across the world have announced major projects, some set to last more than a decade
International Construction May-June 2024
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US construction employment up in April
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One sector especially strong in driving US construction industry employment
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