Housing Delivery & Infrastructure: New Zealand’s housing crisis is being blamed on councils that can’t afford the pipes and roads for new suburbs, with a report urging private investors to fund infrastructure and recoup costs via property charges. Construction Risk & Labor: Zurich warns construction firms face a “risk cocktail” over the next five years, led by extreme weather, plus financial pressure and workforce shortages. Project Progress (Canada): Calgary’s Bearspaw South Feeder Main replacement is 51% complete, with microtunneling milestones on track for operations by end-2026. Indigenous Housing (Canada): Mikisew Commons in Edmonton plans 180 affordable units within a 438-home Indigenous-led development, with affordability secured for 40 years. Affordable Housing (US): Rochester completed Park Square II, adding 240 energy-efficient affordable apartments near the Inner Loop. US Market Stress: US housing starts fell 15.4% in May, the lowest since May 2020, signaling deeper strain in construction. Local Governance & Housing: Surrey is considering a “workforce” affordable housing program for essential service workers, aiming to improve recruitment and retention. Construction Disruption (US): Missouri’s MoDOT begins major I-55 corridor work June 19, shifting traffic and closing Route Z ramps for months. Policy & Legal Watch: D.C. is under House Oversight scrutiny over foreclosure tax practices that can seize homeowners’ equity.