Construction Safety: Two workers were killed and at least two seriously injured after a heavy installation component fell inside a railway tunnel under construction in northern Thailand; work was suspended for expert inspections. Housing Delivery Gaps: A Victoria (Canada) housing strategy review says the city approved only 29% of its medium-income target and 60% of its low-income target over six years, with missing-middle starts also falling short. Modular Housing Push (Australia): NSW unveiled plans to fund a Modern Methods of Construction Innovation Facility, aiming to speed up home building and cut costs via prefabricated modules. Affordable Housing Controversy (UK): Margate’s plan for 150 homes on a former deaf school site was criticized as “frankly insulting” after it offered only half the usual affordable-home quota. Permitting Transparency (Philippines): A top Philippine real estate executive urged housing regulators to publish detailed data on licenses to sell, citing permit bottlenecks that stall projects. Urban Development & Smart Tech (Uzbekistan): Korea’s KIND and Zyx Technology highlighted airport, smart bio-cluster, and AI digital twin tools as they expand infrastructure and construction tech roles in Uzbekistan. Market Signals (Qatar): Qatar’s real estate sector index rose 5% in May, supporting a modest overall market gain. Local Planning Watch (UK): Watford-area public notices include a July inquiry into up to 256 homes near Oxhey Lane and proposed parking restrictions.