* Prior 48.8 That's quite a disappointment as total industry activity levels fell at the steepest pace since May 2020. There were marked declines in volumes of work carried out across all three sub-sectors, but a fresh drag in residential building activity stood out on the month. S&P Global notes that: "Having trended upwards in recent months, our survey data for July signal a fresh setback for the UK construction sector, with total industry activity falling at the sharpest rate since May 2020. Dissecting the latest contraction, we can see a fresh and sharp drop in residential building, as well as an accelerated fall in work carried out on civil engineering projects. "Forward-looking indicators from the survey imply that UK constructors are preparing for challenging times ahead. They're buying less materials and reducing the number of workers on the payroll. Expectations also continue to underwhelm, despite a modest pick-up in confidence from June's two-and-a-half-year low. "Anecdotally, companies reported a lack of tender opportunities and a hesitancy from customers to commit to projects. Broader themes of uncertainty, both domestically but also internationally, will do little to reignite investment appetites." This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.

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Investing.com -- Ireland’s housing construction sector showed a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2025, with new home completions jumping 35% year-on-year to 9,214 units, according to data released Thursday. The strong second-quarter performance helped deliver the most robust first half of housing construction since the 2008 property crash. Total completions for the first six months of 2025 reached 15,152 new dwellings, representing a 9% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This marks a substantial turnaround from earlier trends. Ireland’s housing construction had declined 7% in 2024, with just over 30,000 homes built. The first quarter of 2025 showed minimal growth of only 2% year-on-year, which had led many analysts to lower their forecasts for annual housing production. The latest figures are particularly noteworthy as they come during what is typically considered the seasonally weaker first half of the year for construction. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies.

Fairhope, Alabama       WATERFRONT PROJECT CONTINUES Now the the south side has been completed, the contractor has begun refurbishment of the seawall on the north side of the pier which has significantly more damage. Several broken metal supporting rods are clearly visible, which caused segments of the wall to come loose and slip forward over the years. Sidewalks and parking lots on both side will be redone with pavers as well. July 4th is still the target date for completion of this area, but other aspects of the project in south beach park won't be done until later in the year. Rolin Construction is the prime contractor. thefairhopetimes.blogpot.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

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