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High Court pauses halt on White House ballroom project as review proceeds
politics3 days ago

High Court pauses halt on White House ballroom project as review proceeds

The Supreme Court granted a stay on the district court’s injunction, allowing ongoing White House ballroom construction to continue while it weighs the administration’s emergency appeal, with no ruling yet on legality or timeline. The project’s cost has grown to about $600 million (including underground facilities), funded in part by taxpayer dollars after redirecting funds from legislation, and questions remain about funding sources and security implications.

via Axios|
#ballroom#construction#national-security
SCOTUS grants temporary stay, allowing Trump White House ballroom work to continue
politics3 days ago

SCOTUS grants temporary stay, allowing Trump White House ballroom work to continue

The Supreme Court issued a provisional stay Friday that allows the construction of a new White House ballroom to proceed while it weighs the next steps in a challenge filed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which argues the president lacked authority and objects to the size and aesthetics of the project. The stay blocks lower court rulings that would have halted the above-ground ballroom portion, though underground components tied to security can continue. The DC Circuit had upheld the halt, and the project is privately funded at about $400 million and roughly 65% complete, with a 250-person crew working around the clock.

via NBC News|
#ballroom#construction#politics
Gilded East Wing draws attention as Trump White House appeals to SCOTUS
politics10 days ago

Gilded East Wing draws attention as Trump White House appeals to SCOTUS

New renderings of the White House East Wing reveal gold-colored additions, including a gilded Great Seal and gold interior trim, as the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling blocking aboveground construction; the project is about 65% complete with an estimated $600 million price tag and a 2028 completion target, with potential design-review hurdles for the exterior gilding.

via Axios|
#architecture#construction#politics
Belgian Sewer Dig Unearths $10 Million Gold Hoard Under Former Brewery
world10 days ago

Belgian Sewer Dig Unearths $10 Million Gold Hoard Under Former Brewery

Construction workers digging a sewer under a former Brussels-area brewery in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde uncovered about $10.4 million in gold coins, bars and other valuables. Police cataloged the haul and stored it in a high-security federal vault; under Belgian law the rightful owner has five years to claim it, so the workers cannot keep the treasure. Authorities warned treasure hunters away from the site, and the community hopes the find could aid those in need through the building’s welfare organization.

via Fox News|
#belgium#construction#gold
Court bid to resume White House ballroom work faces high-stakes review
politics11 days ago

Court bid to resume White House ballroom work faces high-stakes review

Trump asked the Supreme Court to allow continued construction of a White House ballroom while litigation proceeds after a DC Circuit ruling upheld an injunction blocking the ballroom. The justices have until Aug. 21 to act. A central issue is whether the National Trust for Historic Preservation has standing to sue over aesthetic concerns and whether the injunction should halt only the ballroom or all related construction.

via NBC News|
#construction#injunction#politics
50% Canada Tariffs Loom, Echoing Through U.S. Building Supply Chains
business12 days ago

50% Canada Tariffs Loom, Echoing Through U.S. Building Supply Chains

The U.S. is poised to impose 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods, including building materials like plywood, with a Aug. 19 effective date if no deal is reached. Lumberyards and contractors in upstate New York warn that a 50% cost hike could be passed to customers, raising project prices and straining the construction supply chain where roughly a third of materials come from Canada. The tariffs trigger a domino effect—availability and costs rise for cement, steel, and related products—while Canada and U.S. officials seek a deal to avert a broader chill in cross-border trade and tourism.

via northcountrypublicradio.org|
#business#canada#construction
White House to Spend Almost $1 Billion on Security Upgrades Amid Donor Scrutiny
politics12 days ago

White House to Spend Almost $1 Billion on Security Upgrades Amid Donor Scrutiny

The White House defends nearly $1 billion in security-related construction, including a new East Wing ballroom, funded by a mix of Secret Service/White House Military Office dollars and private donors; a federal judge has paused part of the ballroom work pending Congressional approval, as critics warn of potential conflicts of interest amid scrutiny of donor-backed contracts.

via Al Jazeera|
#construction#donors#funding
Lincoln street closures extend into September for water main and signal work
local15 days ago

Lincoln street closures extend into September for water main and signal work

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities reports multiple street closures in Lincoln: 14th Street (R to Q) southbound closed for O Street improvements with local access; 56th Street between Nebraska Parkway and Waltz Place/Waltz Road and Old Cheney Road (53rd to 59th) have outer lanes closed for traffic-signal replacement; O Street (13th to 12th) westbound closed for water main replacement. Alternate routes recommended include 13th Street for southbound traffic and N or Q Streets for westbound traffic. Projects are expected to wrap up in late August for some items and late September for others, weather permitting.

via 1011now.com|
#construction#lincoln-nebraska#local
Industry warns immigration crackdown could worsen labor shortages
business16 days ago

Industry warns immigration crackdown could worsen labor shortages

Industry groups across construction, agriculture, and other sectors say the intensified immigration crackdown, including ending TPS protections for hundreds of thousands of workers, is threatening labor supply, potentially raising costs and slowing housing and the broader economy. They’re lobbying DHS, Labor, Agriculture, and the White House for policy fixes and visa-program reforms, while internal debates over enforcement versus economic needs continue.

via CNN|
#business#construction#h-2a
AI’s labor boom shifts from Silicon Valley to hard-hat industries
business17 days ago

AI’s labor boom shifts from Silicon Valley to hard-hat industries

Even as the broader job market cools, AI investment is spurring hiring in physical infrastructure rather than software offices. July data show a net loss of 23,000 jobs overall, but construction added 22,000, driven by nonresidential and infrastructure work such as data centers, power grids, and related trades; over the past year those sectors gained about 126,000 jobs. Analysts note that AI-related capex is sprawling into the real economy: the two-year run rate for AI infrastructure is around $1.6 trillion, with $4.5–$5 trillion expected over the next five years. Profits are strongest in energy/grid, silicon/equipment, and compute/cloud, while applications remain less profitable, underscoring the AI build-out’s heavy reliance on physical infrastructure and ongoing capital investment.

via Yahoo Finance|
#ai-infrastructure#business#construction
Construction wages sprint ahead as broader pay gains stall
economy17 days ago

Construction wages sprint ahead as broader pay gains stall

Construction is driving the strongest wage gains in 2026 as workers switching into the trades see pay jumps around 12.9% and a median starting pay near $59k, far above the typical $43k for other industries. The gap reflects intense demand from large projects (chip plants, AI data centers), retirements thinning the experienced workforce, and a broader slowdown in wage growth elsewhere, signaling an uneven job market where pay fluctuates sharply by industry.

via USA Today|
#construction#economy#job-market
New Orleans Hard Rock collapse victims win $106 million settlement
crime18 days ago

New Orleans Hard Rock collapse victims win $106 million settlement

A judge in Orleans Parish Civil District Court approved a $106 million settlement to resolve a multi-plaintiff civil case stemming from the October 2019 collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, which killed three people and damaged nearby property. The deal would compensate about 490 plaintiffs—including injured workers and affected businesses—from 21 defendants, with funds to be distributed by a special master. The proceedings follow a grand jury decision not to indict anyone in the incident.

via CNN|
#civil-lawsuit#construction#crime