Housing delivery delays: Infanta, Philippines’ mayor Arnel Ruanto says DepEd’s classroom program is moving too slowly, leaving schools in “banlat” conditions despite a record education budget. Construction safety & accountability: UK firm South East Refurbishment Limited was fined £90,000 after a forklift accident left a worker “physically ruined,” highlighting unsafe site practices. Policy changes for affordability: Colorado’s new laws (effective Aug. 12) expand local tools for workforce and affordable housing and tighten support for mobile home park water quality. Market cooling signals: New Zealand’s housing downturn is now the worst in modern history, with nominal prices down ~18% and real prices down ~30%, while buyers gain leverage. Regional construction outlooks: Canada’s BuildForce forecasts Manitoba construction activity rising through 2035 on non-residential projects, while Nova Scotia and New Brunswick see slower residential growth but steadier non-residential momentum. Water capacity unlocking homes: Kitchener, Canada will resume development using regional water allocations, prioritizing affordable housing and essential services. Cross-border infrastructure tensions: Cambodia protests Thailand’s alleged border road construction in Oddar Meanchey, escalating sovereignty concerns. New builds & investment: Waconia, Minnesota advances a $15.8M 55+ senior housing project after full funding; Miami-Dade reports its strongest June in three years as sales rise.