Housing Relief Measures: The Philippines’ DHSUD ordered a moratorium on housing loan amortizations for qualified beneficiaries in flood-affected areas, with shelter agencies set to publish coverage rules. Rental Regulation Support: Seattle launched a new online “Submit a Request” tool to answer landlord code questions within 48 hours, aiming to speed up guidance for rental compliance. Major Public Works: Dublin City Council appointed Purcell Construction for a new five-storey City Library at Parnell Square North, with construction starting in coming weeks and major civic upgrades tied to the Parnell Square Cultural Quarter. Data Center Zoning Push: Worcester County placed a one-year moratorium on permits for data centers and cable landing stations, while Wicomico County is set for a public hearing on a similar pause. Infrastructure Contracting: Canada awarded PCL Construction a $768.6M contract for Ottawa’s Regulatory and Security Science Main campus, with construction starting in 2024 and completion targeted for 2031. Energy Build-Out: Waaree Renewable Technologies won an LOA for EPC of a 124 MWp solar project with a 132/33 kV pooling substation. Renewables Deal: UK solar and BESS developer Verdant Energy and Aura Power merged to form an IPP platform backed by CVC DIF and Eiffel Investment Group. Offshore Wind Fleet Order: Cadeler committed about €805M for two T-class offshore wind installation vessels, due 2030–2031. Construction Sector Pulse: AIB’s PMI showed construction activity rebounded in July, with growth returning after June’s dip.