Top young plumbers crowned as NZ faces growing trades shortage

New Zealand’s top young plumbers have been crowned, with Liam Locke from I Plumb 4 U Northland Ltd in Whangarei named the 2026 Young Plumber of the Year. Te-Reimana Gray from Eastland Plumbing & Gas Limited in Gisborne took out the inaugural 2026 Young Apprentice of the Year title at the Plumbing World national finals […] The post Top young plumbers crowned as NZ faces growing trades shortage appeared first on Building Today.

ENR Top 600: AI Boom Tests Talent Pipelines

Data centers drive Top 600 revenue growth and growing pains, but will rising risks stunt efforts to build contractor capacity?

GlobalFoundries building $21B New York fabs under US-Japan trade deal

The multibillion-dollar agreement will accelerate U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, strengthen critical supply chains and support growing automotive and industrial demand, GlobalFoundries said.

Fast-growing Chinese retailer MINISO to take HMV’s Oxford Street store

The retailer will add a flagship UK MINISO LAND store to its growing global network following HMV's decision to quit the 19,000 sq ft unit due to its high rent. The post Fast-growing Chinese retailer MINISO to take HMV’s Oxford Street store appeared first on Property Week.

How Healthcare and Construction Businesses Can Secure Growth Financing

Growing a business often requires more than a strong customer base and a reliable team. Companies need sufficient capital to purchase equipment, hire employees, manage operating expenses, and take advantage of new opportunities. For businesses in industries such as healthcare and construction, these financial requirements can be particularly demanding because of high operating costs, specialized […] <p>The post How Healthcare and Construction Businesses Can Secure Growth Financing first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

What do we think about the growing trends and opportunities in construction?

Are sufficient recycling facilities being planned along with the battery Gigafactories?