AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLegal Showdown in Washington: A U.S. appeals court upheld an order stopping above-ground work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom, saying the executive can’t proceed without congressional approval; the ruling is stayed for two weeks as Trump weighs a Supreme Court appeal, while underground security work can continue. Urban Rail Delivery: In Manila, the DOTr says the Villar Group agreed to terms for building the LRT-1 Las Piñas station, including land donation conditions and government entry waivers. Local Roadworks Disruptions: Denton, Texas begins Robson Ranch Road expansion (widening to five lanes) with periodic lane closures through early 2027, while Oklahoma’s Miyako Hybrid Hotel Plano hits a major milestone with a topping out ahead of an Oct. 1, 2027 opening. Construction Meets Community Pressure: In San Francisco, architect Dartmond Cherk criticized the planned demolition of a Portsmouth Square pedestrian bridge tied to Chinatown history; in Kingston, Ontario, Princess Street businesses report sharp sales drops amid construction impacts. Industry Signals: U.S. construction added 22,000 jobs in July as wages rose, though architecture billings remain in a long downturn.
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