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India’s tax cut on construction materials could be a “game-changer”
GST on critical construction materials like cement and steel has been slashed, potentially cutting project costs and accelerating infrastructure development
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Interview: How Sany plans to avoid price wars by doubling down on R&D
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Sany Heavy Industry president Mr. Yu Hong Fu speaks exclusively to Construction Briefing
What the new US–EU trade deal could mean for construction
What will the new US-EU trade deal mean for global construction?
Turner-Wohlsen JV to build US$6bn AI data centre
The initial phase of the project will deliver a 100MW facility tailored for high-performance AI workload
Equinor hit with nearly US$1bn impairment after offshore wind work halted by Trump
A stoppage led to almost US$1 billion in losses for Equinor on major US project
Trump officially pulls $4bn in funding for California High Speed Rail
California High Speed’s CEO calls cancellation of funding ‘wrong’ and ‘illegal’
Trump unveils US$70bn AI plan with data centres and grid upgrades
Trump’s proposed initiative promises 6,000 annual construction jobs and a fast-tracked rollout of AI-ready facilities across Pennsylvania
Disappearing workforce: US immigration crackdown deepens construction’s labour crisis
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US immigration enforcement raids are expected to weaken construction, experts say
Fisher wins US$309 million US-Mexico border wall contract
Contract is the second issued by federal government for border wall during Trump’s second term
Texas defunds border wall initiative, building only 8% of proposed length
Work could continue on existing segments as attention shifts to new federal contracts under President Donald Trump
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
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
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
US-China trade truce could cut Komatsu’s tariff burden by $140m, says CEO
Takuya Imayoshi also discusses threat from Chinese rivals and potential acquisitions
Looking beyond diesel, how does JCB see use cases for hydrogen and electric?
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JCB’s group director of special projects Tim Burnhope on the use cases for hydrogen combustion engines and battery-electric machines
Orsted cancels major UK wind project as economics worsen
Orsted said cancelling Hornsea 4 would cost it up to 5.5 billion Danish crowns (US$837.85 million) in the form of breakaway fees
Round-up: How 8 major equipment OEMs are navigating 2025’s turbulent start
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Construction Briefing summarises major OEMs’ Q1 results and their outlook for the rest of the year
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