Keywords: Construction


Trump challenges White House ballroom ruling and prepares Supreme Court appeal

President Donald Trump has intensified his legal confrontation with the U.S. judiciary over plans to build a major ballroom at the White House, arguing that a court decision suspending the project could have serious implications for national security. Trump reacted strongly after a judicial ruling halted......

Federal appeals court halts White House ballroom project backed by Donald Trump

A U.S. federal appeals court has upheld a suspension of construction work on the proposed White House ballroom championed by President Donald Trump, ruling that the project cannot proceed without the required congressional authorization. The decision represents a legal setback for the administration's......

Morocco launches $270 million tender for Grand Casablanca Stadium infrastructure

Morocco has taken another major step in the development of the Grand Casablanca Stadium by launching an international public tender for the external infrastructure surrounding the future sports complex. The project, valued at approximately MAD 2.68 billion (around USD 270 million), reflects the country's......

Rightmove lowers 2026 revenue growth forecast as UK housing market slows

Rightmove, the United Kingdom's largest online property listing platform, has lowered its revenue growth forecast for fiscal 2026, citing a slowdown in new home construction and weaker sales activity across the housing market. The revised outlook reflects continuing pressure on Britain's residential......

US launches $5 billion AI initiative to advance health and construction research

The United States government has announced a $5 billion investment aimed at using artificial intelligence to address major scientific challenges in fields including healthcare, pharmaceuticals and construction, as part of a broader effort to accelerate research through advanced technologies. The initiative,......

Tunnel collapse at Indian hydropower project kills at least nine, rescue efforts continue

At least nine people have died and 15 remain missing after a tunnel under construction collapsed at a hydroelectric project in the northern Indian state of Sikkim, prompting an extensive rescue operation under hazardous conditions. The accident occurred on Monday at a construction site on the Teesta......

Portugal’s migrant restrictions raise concerns for construction sector amid housing shortage

Portugal’s tightening migration policies are creating uncertainty for the construction industry, with companies warning that restrictions on foreign workers could worsen labor shortages at a time when the country urgently needs more housing. The construction sector has relied heavily on migrant......

SRM reports lower second-quarter 2026 results as construction slowdown weighs on activity

Société de Réalisations Mécaniques (SRM) reported weaker financial indicators for the second quarter of 2026, impacted mainly by slower activity in its construction and public works division, while its industrial segment continued to show strong momentum. The Moroccan company......

UK economy records modest growth in May as services offset weakness in industry and construction

Britain's economy returned to modest growth in May, supported by continued expansion in the services sector despite weaker performances in manufacturing and construction, according to the latest official economic data. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that gross......