A large crane is being used to position sections of the framework for the tall central tower of the João Pessoa Brazil Temple. The main portion of the building is progressing, with its exterior walls and arched entryways becoming more defined. In the foreground, concrete columns are extending above the foundation for an ancillary building. The temple's construction site is situated near the coastline, with views of the Atlantic Ocean beyond the surrounding cityscape.

The concrete structural frame of the Cape Town South Africa Temple continues to advance, with the central tower now extending prominently above the roofline. Scaffolding surrounds the structure where work progresses on this rising architectural feature. Around the building, masonry walls are being constructed to retain soil and establish the contours of the temple grounds. The temple has been under construction for just over one year.

Elder Alan T. Phillips, a General Authority Seventy and member of the United States Northeast Area Presidency, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Cincinnati Ohio Temple on Saturday, November 7, 2026. "We honor those who have gone before us: the early Saints of Ohio, who sacrificed so much, and the faithful members of these stakes, who have traveled many miles to worship," said Elder Phillips. "They have laid a foundation of faith upon which we now build."

Work is advancing on the basement level of the Heber Valley Utah Temple, where the concrete walls are nearing completion. Moisture sealing is being applied to the exterior surfaces to protect the structure from water intrusion. Inside the basement, electrical conduits and plumbing pipes have been installed beneath the future floor slab, while additional gravel is delivered by conveyor boom, spread, and compacted to create a level base for the concrete pour.