Bridge Safety Review: MaineDOT says it’s collecting data after a partial collapse during concrete pouring on the Llewellyn Estes Bridge in Old Town, with inspections planned for the spans and the temporary detour bridge and no significant environmental impacts reported. Local Roadworks: MaineDOT warns of lane shifts and possible delays on Augusta’s Bangor Street project, including daytime catch basin work and nighttime drainage and utility lowering. Rural Development & Land Reuse: Shandong’s restoration of once-saline land is boosting grain output and creating new rural opportunities tied to tourism and agriculture. Construction Costs Watch: A U.S. ABC analysis finds construction input prices were largely flat in July (up 0.1% month-to-month) but still up about 7% year-over-year, with expectations of continued increases. Workforce & Site Culture: A campaign in the UK’s construction sector targets mental health stigma on building sites, using a footballer-turned-therapist message to encourage support. Urban Mobility Data: UAE car-sharing data from Udrive shows peak demand in mornings and weekends, with residential communities and business districts driving usage. Defence Procurement: UK SCAPE launches an £8.5bn framework for defence and complex-environment construction work, aimed at projects needing higher security clearance. Hydrogen Trial in Construction: Hong Kong approves a trial using metal hydrogen energy storage to supply electricity to a construction-site meeting room. Housing & Community Build: A new Home2 Suites hotel breaks ground in Loxahatchee, Florida, as part of a mixed-use development with retail and office space.