White House Construction: Work continues on President Trump’s White House ballroom and a new helipad despite the U.S. Supreme Court weighing the case, with an interim order allowing construction to proceed. Healthcare Infrastructure: In Bishkek, the “Ilshat” public fund is financing a new four-story Hepatology Center (3,100 sqm, 100 beds) after a capsule-laying ceremony. Urban Mobility & Roads: Dubai’s RTA awarded two contracts for the Al Meydan Street Development (Dhs1.161b), including 3,700m of bridges and 17km of roads, targeting completion by end-2028. Public Works Delivery: Rock Springs’ Century West Park splash pad is progressing, but residents are told to expect an opening next spring due to above-ground amenity backorders. Housing & Land Use: Kuwait’s progressive fees on undeveloped plots and enforcement of Law 126/2023 are credited with reducing land monopolization and boosting residential land supply. Local Governance & Planning: Alabama county commissioners passed a resolution opposing industry-specific zoning power for data centers, arguing for broader land-use authority instead. Construction Finance: SODIC secured an EGP 7.5bn CIB facility to finance its June North Coast project. Education Builds: County Roscommon (Ireland) lists 24 school building projects, with extensions at seven secondary and 10 primary schools, and several projects already under construction. Market Watch: U.S. housing starts fell 12.4% in July, with declines across single-family and multifamily sectors.