Construction Safety & Fatalities: In Manas, two workers died after a cable snapped during facade work at the “Alinur-3” residential complex, prompting an investigation. Housing Policy & Budget Oversight (Kyrgyzstan): Parliament’s housing committee reviewed the 2025 republican budget execution and flagged unspent funds, while also discussing a draft law to regulate state and municipal land plots for investment projects. Major Housing Development Deals (Saudi Arabia): Al Majdiah and Jadwa Al Maqar signed an SAR185m agreement to deliver 296 residential units in Madinah, with 24-month completion targeted. Multifamily Expansion (US): Thompson Thrift will build The Whitmore at Ingleside, a 327-unit Class A rental community in North Charleston, expanding its footprint to 25 states. Expo Village JV (Saudi Arabia): Expo 2030 Riyadh and Mohammed Al Habib Real Estate inked an SAR3.2bn JV to develop Expo Village, including ~2,300 apartments. Local Housing Access (Ireland): Uisce Éireann named Nenagh a priority for a €2bn water investment plan aimed at unlocking new housing capacity. Housing Support Milestone (US): Delaware’s Community Resource Center reached 130 clients placed into housing, including a family needing pet-friendly support. Market & Finance Backdrop: Reports highlight rising mortgage pressure from higher bond yields and a shift in lending patterns as banks favor consumer durables over property credit. Tech in Construction: Buildots raised $130m to expand AI construction progress tracking, citing data center and energy infrastructure demand.