Housing Supply Update: Australia’s housing minister says new homes are now being delivered about 10% faster than when the July 2024 accord began, with fuel-price pressure from the Middle East conflict adding only around 1% to costs. Legal Showdown Over Water Infrastructure: Tamil Nadu’s AMMK chief TTV Dhinakaran demands contempt action against Karnataka over alleged continued Mekedatu dam construction despite a Supreme Court order. Industrial Buildout Prep: Serbia’s HIP Petrohemija is tendering soil testing and construction-waste categorization work for a new Pancevo petrochemical complex to expand propylene purification and polypropylene production. Major Road Works & Disputes: Qatar’s Ashghal starts Package 1 works for the Izghawa and Al Thumaid road project (QR 688m), while Lagos officials reject claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is causing flooding. Local Construction Moves: Indiana’s Blackiston Mill Bridge replacement is underway with a new elevated crossing planned to finish by Oct 2027; Nepal’s Dhulikhel–Khawa night closures were canceled after rain damaged road works. Housing & Jobs via Modular: Cleveland selects MMY US for modular affordable housing manufacturing, aiming to create up to 150 jobs and speed delivery. Sustainability: Kampala’s KCCA explores a plastic recycling plant that could turn waste into construction materials like plastic tiles.