Urban Infrastructure Tender: Georgia’s Roads Department announced an international tender for two more lots of the Tbilisi bypass road, with expressions of interest due Aug. 3. Public Works & Access: Ireland says the Luas Finglas extension is being pulled forward, aiming for construction in 2028 after judicial reviews were resolved. Housing Delivery: Bangor’s first permanent supportive housing project for chronically homeless residents (Yellen Pines) got a permit but is delayed by a funding gap. Construction Safety Education: Cala Homes brought “Stay Safe, Stay Away” site-safety sessions to primary pupils, pushing protective habits before children enter worksites. Materials & Sustainability: A fly ash market outlook points to sustained growth through 2033 as low-carbon concrete demand rises. Cost Pressures Watch: A US-Iran ceasefire is easing oil prices, but construction cost relief is expected to lag. Local Project Disputes: Presque Isle, Michigan faces community pushback over a new 50-car parking lot after tree clearing, though officials say permits cleared environmental concerns. Energy & Renewables: Togo signed deals to roll out sustainable aviation fuel and build a new Jet A1 storage tank at Lomé airport. Business Moves in Construction: K2 Infra won a ₹390.91 crore Telangana rural roads contract, while LOTTE Biologics completed Plant 1 construction at its Songdo bio campus.