AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoQatar Construction Boom: Qatar’s Ministry of Municipality says Q2 2026 building permits rose to 2,240 from 1,777 in Q1, with small projects still leading and major permits also climbing. White House Overhaul Costs: The Washington Post reports Trump administration plans to spend at least $900M on White House modernization, using funds routed around Congress, as court fights continue over the East Wing ballroom. Urban Planning Rules: Delhi’s DDA approved Master Plan 2047, tightening Yamuna floodplain zoning (no building in O-1) and reshaping development rules for villages and old DDA housing. Local Disruption in Cities: Toronto residents say back-to-back work on Wellesley and Carlton streets is worsening commute pain, while Tema, Ghana halted Community 1 construction over alleged missing permits. Energy Infrastructure: Central African Republic’s Sakaï solar-plus-15MW storage project is complete, boosting generation capacity and targeting power for 300,000 households. Industry & Projects: Spokane’s MMEC Architecture & Interiors will close by end of September; HS2 is seeking market views on 10-year partnering for remaining rail phases.
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