construction

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Appeals for investment are sprinkled on ubiquitous construction fencing, along with English-language catchphrases such as “redefining livability” and “an extraordinary new normal.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

A weaker construction market has also made for weaker beer demand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

The work took place during construction of the new "Römerstadtschule," where archaeologists excavated more than 4,500 square meters at the center of the ancient Roman city.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

He labors seven days a week as a construction worker, but goes out dancing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The man was Tom White, the owner of Boston’s largest commercial construction firm.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French