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Construction firms in the UK slashed jobs at an accelerated pace in March as cost inflation surged to its highest level since 1997, according to S&P Global. The spike was driven by war‑related price hikes in fuel, transportation and raw materials, compounding already high labour and borrowing costs. The sector's Purchasing Managers' Index rose slightly to 45.6 but stayed well below the 50‑point growth threshold, extending a 15‑month contraction. Analysts warn the job cuts could jeopardise the government’s goal of building 1.5 million homes by 2029.
Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) will build a 442 MW solar farm adjacent to the 1.32 GW Rampal coal plant, marking the nation’s largest solar project. The $200 million development will be financed 15% by BPDB and 85% from the government’s Power Development...
Traditional steel guardrails are increasingly being replaced by glass‑reinforced plastic (GRP) systems due to corrosion concerns, especially in coastal and humid environments. Engineered Composites’ Engrail 51 mm box‑section modular guardrail offers a lightweight, pultruded GRP solution with a load‑bearing capacity of...
Multiplan Empreendimentos announced a US$1.5 billion investment plan over the next five years to expand and modernize its shopping‑mall portfolio. The company highlighted a recent decline in operating expenses coupled with rising revenues, underscoring disciplined growth. Management stressed a focus on...
A new small‑scale custom‑build development called Brambles Yard has been launched in White Colne, Essex, offering five serviced plots where buyers can personalize interior layouts and finishes within a managed‑build framework. The scheme blends the flexibility of self‑build with the certainty of...
JP Morgan has secured approval from London City Airport to construct a 265‑metre office tower in Canary Wharf, eclipsing the current 235‑metre One Canada Square. The £3 bn (~$3.8 bn) development will provide roughly 3 million sq ft for the bank’s UK headquarters and is...
Australian homebuilders report a sharp rise in solo female buyers. Metricon says women’s enquiries have climbed from 2‑3% to 5%, while Summit Homes recorded a 33% year‑on‑year increase, with 81% opting for single‑storey homes. The trend is driven by first‑time...
San Jose approved a franchise agreement with LS Power to build two transmission projects delivering about 2 GW of capacity across 17 miles, including a 12‑mile underground segment, with completion targeted for December 2028. Selected by CAISO, the projects will improve grid redundancy,...
Construction staffing firm X3 Tradesmen announced the launch of its first Austin, Texas operation, establishing a local team to supply electricians, plumbers and HVAC professionals to the region’s booming projects. The expansion, led by Market Director Omar Gallegos and supported...
Total U.S. and Puerto Rico cement shipments in December 2025 reached an estimated 6.82 million metric tons, a modest rise from 6.79 Mt a year earlier. However, cumulative shipments for the year fell 1.7% to about 101 Mt compared with 2024. Blended cement is...
The Slag Cement Association unveiled the 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards, honoring 14 projects across the United States. Winners were selected in six categories, ranging from lower‑carbon concrete to innovative applications. Notable projects include an AI‑designed mix for...
Greystar, partnering with Parks Hospitality Holdings, announced pre‑leasing for Montessa Heights, a 451‑unit luxury apartment community in Murrieta, California, with first move‑ins slated for May 2026. The development offers one‑ to three‑bedroom floorplans plus unique one‑bedroom villas with attached garages....
Habitat Co. and M/I Homes have formed a joint venture to develop The Bowery of Highland Park, a 227‑unit townhome community on the former Solo Cup plant in Highland Park. The developers will close on the 1700 Old Deerfield Road site this...
3D‑printed concrete is emerging as a transformative technology for the construction sector, especially in northern climates where harsh weather and sustainability goals drive innovation. Robotic extrusion allows faster builds, reduced labor, and design freedom that traditional formwork cannot match. Engineers...
Custom metal brackets, panels, and fixtures are critical components in construction and manufacturing, and their procurement often determines project success. The global sheet‑metal market is projected to reach $341.8 billion in 2025 and $496.3 billion by 2035, driving rising demand for custom...
