AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMajor Infrastructure Delivery: Canada says tunnelling is complete for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension’s eastern underground segment, adding 9.2 km and seven stations to Toronto’s Line 5, backed by about $1.87B in federal support. Power & Utilities Buildout: Nepal’s Madhesh Province is pushing new transmission lines and substations, including charging work on the Dhalkebar–Balanga 132 kV line and Balanga substation equipment. Urban Development & Housing Compliance: Turlock, California adopted its 2023-2031 Housing Element to meet state requirements after legal pressure from the state AG. Roadworks & Local Projects: Liberty Hill, Texas approved a $2.48M parking-lot paving and expansion with sidewalks, lighting, drainage and ADA upgrades; Epworth Road resurfacing in Indiana is set for about three weeks. Construction Safety: A worker in Zamboanga del Sur died after a falling tree struck him during chainsaw cutting; separate reporting highlights deadly Highway 50 construction-zone crashes tied to impaired driving. Industry Momentum: ABC’s survey shows the US construction backlog indicator fell to 8.0 months, while Balfour Beatty lifted full-year guidance after improved US performance. Data Centers & Tech Build: Silknet starts a Tier-3 data centre in Tbilisi, and Cambrex broke ground on a $30M Milan R&D facility.
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