Data & Power Policy: New York’s governor signed a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale AI data center construction, citing risks to electricity bills and water supplies while setting up a new regulatory framework. AI in Real Estate: RealPage completed its acquisition of Cherre to expand AI-driven, governed real estate data for institutional investors and portfolio decisions. Foreign Buyer Rules: Switzerland’s Lex Koller tightening proposal would block foreigners from buying shares in listed residential property firms, drawing pushback from business groups and estate agents. Housing Market Outlook: Canada’s CREA revised its 2026 home sales forecast slightly lower, pointing to earlier rate and inflation pressure plus population headwinds, though June sales ticked up. Construction & Safety: Brussels’ building-under-construction fire killed six workers; authorities are investigating compliance and the cause. Affordable Housing Pipeline: Los Angeles unveiled a $2B plan for nearly 3,500 affordable senior units in Woodland Hills, using streamlined approvals to cut delays. Regional Deals: Sharjah reported AED29.5B ($8.03B) in real estate transactions in H1 2026, up 9.3%, with transaction volume also rising. Planning & Local Projects: Portsmouth’s 238-unit housing plan moved forward after a legal settlement, while a Nottinghamshire development could add a long-awaited pub and drive-thru next to a 1,000-home estate. Construction Tech & Climate: FIDIC guidance is pushing carbon management into construction contracts, and India’s highway agencies are drafting climate adaptation guidelines.