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Honolulu Construction Sector Looks on the Bright Side

ENR Construction

The sanguine assessment counters a concerning stumble in Honolulu construction starts last year. billion in 2026. billion in 2026. billion in 2026. That impact is also reflected in the Dodge data that show environmental public works starts are forecast to grow by almost 45% to tally $2.4 billion in 2026.

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UK Construction Recovery Constrained by Historic Labour Crisis

UK Construction Blog

Brexit’s lasting impact compounds the crisis, with EU construction workers in London dropping from 42% to just 8% since 2018, creating wage inflation and project delays averaging 15% cost overruns. Building costs are forecast to increase 17% over the next five years, with tender prices rising 15% over the same period.

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California walks back environmental law for housing, advanced manufacturing

Construction Dive

Published July 8, 2025 Matthew Thibault Reporter post share post print email license The California state capitol building in Sacramento, Calif. The rollbacks, which came as part of the state’s 2025-2026 budget and are now in effect, will exempt certain types of projects from the environmental reviews necessary under the CEQA.

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The role of infrastructure in community liveability

Roads Online

Yet despite having less to work with, regional councils are launching exciting, high-impact initiatives ranging from responsive design to futuristic eco-transport. How does investment in infrastructure in regional and remote areas impact community liveability, and what feedback are you receiving from residents about these changes?