AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSite Safety: New Zealand has issued a practical code clarifying health and safety roles on residential construction sites, ahead of law changes taking effect in April 2027. Housing & Design: London’s 157-home Lion Green Road scheme won the 2026 Stirling Prize for its approach to higher-density affordable housing. Commercial Projects: McDonald’s plans dozens of new North Texas restaurants as part of a global expansion; most local sites are expected to cost about $1.5 million each. Infrastructure: P&H has started building two grain silos at Quebec’s port, with completion expected in early 2028. Puerto Rico’s privately funded $54 million BlueSky San Juan aviation complex is also underway, with operations targeted for 2028. Industry Outlook: Construction jobs grew in only 177 of 360 US metro areas over the year to August. Data centers, power projects and advanced manufacturing are driving many gains, while tariffs and rising material costs are holding back activity elsewhere.
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