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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
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
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
Redefining engineering: building a sustainability mindset
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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
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
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
Cement firm Holcim’s US spin-off Amrize set for 23 June
Swiss cement, concrete and aggregates producer Holcim’s US spin-off Amrize is set to start trading on US and Swiss stock exchanges 
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