In the latest Construction Briefing, a significant contract worth nearly $50 million was awarded to a construction company for repairing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, focusing on seismic retrofitting. The United States saw a positive increase in the average hourly earnings for construction workers, now standing at $37.83 as of June. However, the Pier A construction project, part of Amsterdam's Schiphol airport expansion, faces setbacks with a budget increase to €1.4 billion and a revised completion target of 2027. On the innovation front, JCB made headlines by unveiling a hydrogen-powered backhoe loader at the Hillhead show in the UK, positioning it as a crucial milestone in their journey towards hydrogen technology. Additionally, joiners and electricians working for BAM at the British Antarctic Survey's Rothera Research Station are set to trial prototype heated hard hats, showcasing a fusion of construction and technology advancements.