Major Infrastructure Delivery: Ora Banda Mining has awarded GR Engineering a $233M EPC contract for a 3.0 mtpa process plant tied to the Davyhurst Expansion in Western Australia, adding to GR’s FY27–FY28 pipeline. Bridge & Road Works: Pennsylvania’s Route 44 bridge restoration in Jersey Shore/Nippenose Township continues with steel repairs and a work platform ahead of painting, with single-lane daylight restrictions and a fall 2026 completion target. Urban Housing Policy: Odisha is set to introduce a Rental Housing Policy to curb slum growth by expanding affordable rental supply and bringing vacant/underused properties into a regulated rent framework. Public Works & Traffic Management: Des Moines International Airport is adjusting lanes and closing parts of Frontage Road for about two months to support its new terminal buildout. Construction Cost & Output Signals: April construction output rose, driven by civil engineering (notably roads/rail), while building construction fell—an uneven picture for the sector. Heritage & Community Spaces: Volunteers have completed a three-year canal restoration bridge project in the UK, adding vehicular access to a rebuilt dry dock and workshop. Health & Safety in Construction: WHO warns extreme heat is a preventable “silent killer,” urging heat-warning systems and urban planning protections for vulnerable workers. Smart City Lighting: Andhra Pradesh launched an ILMS-based smart street lighting rollout across urban local bodies with a six-month completion push and a target of at least 30% energy savings.