Cross-Border Growth Watch: JLL says Malaysia is set to benefit from Southeast Asia’s shift toward industrial diversification and cross-border integration, pointing to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and Johor’s emerging data-centre role. US Construction & Housing Link: New US data shows data centres still propping up office construction even as overall construction spending softens, raising questions about broader momentum. Social Housing Oversight: Newark and Sherwood District Council was graded C2 after regulators flagged weaknesses in managing social housing, especially around damp and mould and repair oversight. Infrastructure Spending Push: Deloitte bought a Midlands construction cost-verification boutique, signaling demand for tighter financial controls on major infrastructure projects. Logistics Deal: Segro agreed to a £14bn takeover by Prologis, a major consolidation move in European logistics and data-centre-linked real estate. Construction Disruption: Central Florida’s Moving I-4 Forward program schedules overnight I-4 eastbound closures Aug. 9–11 for express-lane work. Housing Market Snapshot (US): Redfin mid-year reviews show Pittsburgh and Philadelphia prices still rising modestly while sales cool, with affordability still a key constraint. Data-Centre Nuisance Suit: A Virginia judge let a neighbouring property owners’ noise/light/debris nuisance case against Amazon Data Services proceed to trial. Construction Progress (Global): Ambassadori Island Batumi’s first tower advances with work in two zones, while a new 10MW/20MWh battery storage project starts at Stadtwerke Mühlacker in Germany.