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Works minister says rising construction material costs still manageable, contractors able to absorb increases
53+ min ago (249+ words) KUCHING, June 17 " The increase in the cost of construction materials following the global energy crisis and disruptions to the world's supply chain is still at a manageable level. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that for now, contractors…...
Grid reforms vital for boosting ASEAN's clean energy growth: Report
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (761+ words) Asia risks missing out on billions of dollars of green investment because its underfunded power grids are failing to keep pace with surging energy demand, a report released in May warns. The report by Bain & Company and Standard Chartered bank…...
Fresh look complete for Bundaberg Airport runway
40+ min ago (137+ words) Bundaberg Airport's runways have received a fresh lease on life, with maintenance works now complete following a major pavement rejuvenation project. The Bundaberg Regional Council upgrade involved the application of a specialised surface treatment known as Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB)…...
County To Lease 47 Acres At Wittman Regional Airport
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (324+ words) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 An Arizona-based hanger company is hoping to lease 47 acres at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisc. to house 100 airplane hangars and related facilities. Winnebago County, Wisc. executive Gordon Hintz said the project has been a long time coming…...
Set-Retarding Admixtures Market Growth Driven by Hot-Weather Construction Activity Through 2035 - News and Statistics
34+ min ago (575+ words) According to the latest Index Box report on the global Set-Retarding Admixtures market, the market enters 2026 with broader demand fundamentals, more disciplined procurement behavior, and a more regionally diversified supply architecture. Major trends: Growing preference for ready-mix concrete with consistent…...
New Construction Drags in May
12+ hour ago (176+ words) New residential construction took a step backward in May, with the number of permitted units falling slightly and the number of started and completed units plummeting. Permits fell 0. 7% month over month and 0. 2% year over year, while starts dropped 15. 4% month over…...
Work zone planned for fiber installation in Paducah
40+ min ago (211+ words) A contractor working for Ritter Communications plans to begin fiber installation work along U. S. 45x/North Eighth Street in Paducah on Wednesday, according to a release. The work zone is expected to be in place beginning at 9 a. m. and will extend from Martin…...
Housing starts sink to pandemic levels as builders worry about inflation
40+ min ago (228+ words) May housing starts fell to the lowest level since the pandemic disrupted construction six years ago, the U. S. Census Bureau announced Tuesday. Builder confidence has dropped recently because of higher material and financing costs. A construction worker works on a new…...
US Building Permits Slip in May, Signalling Cooling Housing Pipeline and Dimming Builder Sentiment
13+ hour, 3+ min ago (409+ words) US building permits fell 0. 7% in May, reversing part of the prior month's strength. The latest reading follows a 5. 8% rise previously, pointing to a softer pace of permitted construction activity. The shift from growth to contraction suggests permitting momentum cooled after…...
Plans touted for luxury hotel, 7000 jobs at chicken farm site
47+ min ago (627+ words) June 17, 2026 " 2: 52pm A mysterious development plan on the site of two chicken farms and a winery on Brisbane's bayside has been given in-principle support by the council following a tense meeting, paving the way for rural farmland to be transformed. Redland…...