Canada in need of 3.5 million housing units
(Image courtesy of CMHC) According to a recent report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), housing supply has not … Read more
In The UK, Salaries For Construction Employees Grew By 5%
Trade unions in the UK have announced that a 5% salary increase has been agreed upon for around 500,000 construction site … Read more
2022 Will See Steady Growth In European Construction- FIEC
According to a recent report, total investment in European construction increased by 5.2% in 2021, demonstrating its robustness. The European Construction … Read more
Singapore Construction Welcoming Manpower With Open Arms
More foreign employees are returning to Singapore as border controls continue to be lifted, which, in the opinion of Minister … Read more
Fed inflation fight ‘highly likely to involve some pain’: Powell
The Federal Reserve chair committed the agency to hitting its 2% inflation target as rising prices undermined consumer expectations and … Read more
Construction Failures Underscore Sector Risk In Australia
Condev, a builder based in the Gold Coast, Australia, announced its liquidation in March after failing to secure funding to offset … Read more
General Motors aims to make EV charging accessible to apartment residents
As electric vehicle sales in the U.S. continue to grow, one stat that stands out is that EV owners charge their … Read more
Amazon unveils first fully autonomous mobile robot
The e-commerce giant aims to automate the handling of heavy, package-carrying carts with its Proteus robot, allowing employees to focus … Read more
Chip manufacturers press for federal funding as bill flails in Congress
Intel delayed the groundbreaking ceremony on its Ohio facility, pointing to legislative inaction on the $52 billion CHIPS Act. This item was … Read more
Tridel adds water control in the Well
Tridel’s the Well Toronto Condos and Residences will be one of the company’s major developments set to feature a comprehensive … Read more
With Roe overturned, employers eye changes to abortion-access benefits
While some employers have committed to fully reimbursing travel for abortion procedures, others are taking a more conservative approach. This … Read more
Court summons Microsoft, Skanska, Balfour Beatty in bias suit
A Black construction worker alleged in federal court documents that he found a sign that said “This is not a … Read more