AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInfrastructure Funding Watch: Philippines’ PUP says a stalled nine-story academic building still needs P500m to finish, with lawmakers questioning unreleased capital outlay and DPWH bidding delays. Roadworks & Mobility: Michigan’s Hammond Road reconstruction moves into a new phase, while New York’s Tremont Ave busway is now operating with bus-priority rules to speed a long-delayed Bronx route. Urban Resilience & Drainage: Maputo Municipality starts flood-mitigation drainage and stormwater works under a World Bank-backed urban transformation program. Power Grid Innovation: China’s State Grid tests a tethered balloon to haul 2-ton tower materials in high-altitude Xizang, avoiding costly roads and cableways. Construction Tech & Permits: ToolKitX promotes digital “permit to work” workflows for hazard controls and approvals. Steel Supply Constraints: SAISC warns structural steel shortages after ArcelorMittal South Africa’s Newcastle closure and calls for temporary tariff relief. Construction Sector Skills: IIT-Madras opens a ₹3.3 crore robotics lab aimed at automating construction and infrastructure tasks. Data Centers Backlash: A US poll finds voters strongly oppose data center construction near home, with local opposition driving project delays.
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