AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConstruction Markets: Martin Marietta posted third-quarter revenue of $2.37 billion, up 28%, and adjusted EBITDA up 21%; net earnings fell 29%. Urban Development: China and UN-Habitat launched a cooperation initiative focused on sustainable cities and adequate housing, following a Shanghai conference attended by delegates from more than 30 countries. Australia’s Pipeline: Infrastructure projects could push construction work underway to a record $870 billion in 2027, raising concerns about inflation and the industry’s capacity to deliver. Roads and Rail: Major work has begun on Victoria’s Western Highway upgrade, adding 12 kilometres of capacity and new bridges by 2029. VIA Rail also completed a $310 million Toronto maintenance-centre modernization for its incoming train fleet. Worker Safety: Bulacan, Philippines, is introducing one- to two-hour heat breaks for as many as 1,500 workers on public infrastructure projects. U.S. Spending: Construction outlays fell 1.9% in September, while data-centre investment helped keep nonresidential spending positive.
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