Labour seeks to boost builders’ mental health as jobs crisis deepens
The code of practice warns that construction companies and contractors too often address mental health concerns only once…
Housing industry hit by shortage of naphtha-derived materials
The housing industry in Japan is increasingly being affected by the short supply of naphtha-derived materials amid continuing…
Japan’s demand for cement keeps falling as construction stalls
Japan’s demand for cement, a key component of concrete, shows little sign of bottoming out. According to the…
Japanese government urges suppliers not to hold back critical materials from the market
The Japanese government is urging companies not to hold back supply of critical materials and components in anticipation…
Construction Embraces AI Agents, Safety Systems and Robotics
Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to experimental pilots in the construction industry. It is moving into the…
Farewell Fletcher Construction: 11 of the company’s biggest builds
Fletcher Building has sold its construction arm for $315 million to French company Vinci Construction. We take a…
FIFO tradie’s desperate plea to men on Aussie mine sites: ‘Leave them alone’
A FIFO tradie has issued a warning, particularly to newcomers in the lucrative industry, to leave their female…
Construction stocks ignite Vietnam’s market rally by year-end
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Lien Thuong, Chau Anh
Mon, October 20, 2025 | 10:44 am GMT+7 FDI inflows into Vietnam…