America’s inability to build is a problem for Donald Trump. Although he has again delayed levying “reciprocal” tariffs until August 1st, the president’s commitment to reviving American manufacturing through protectionism is as strong as ever.

A large wastewater tunnel in Los Angeles collapsed during a construction project on Wednesday night, leading to the dramatic rescue of 31 workers trapped underground. All 31 laborers escaped without serious injuries. They were working near the section of the tunnel that caved in but narrowly avoided the collapse.

Idaho Springs is preparing to welcome a gondola that will take people from the long-standing Argo gold mine up the mountain more than a mile.

Construction is officially underway on the long-anticipated Close the Gap project in Scarborough. In partnership with the town of Scarborough, Eastern Trail Alliance and the MaineDOT, the project will add 1.

The project includes the replacement of a small bridge and the realignment of a section of the roadway at Route 601 and at Route 403 in Hollsopple.

On the financial side, contractors now face steeper material costs after new steel and aluminum tariffs took effect in early June. Prices for key materials like copper, iron and fabricated metals surged ahead of the hike, contributing to a 6% annualized increase in construction input costs.

Also in this week’s Brunswick Hills Township Police blotter, residents report property damage from traffic crash in neighborhood.