Site preparation is progressing at the Viña del Mar Chile Temple site ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026. Following demolition of the meetinghouse, crews are clearing the property of remaining debris and vegetation and carrying out grading and leveling work to prepare the ground for construction. These early efforts are transforming the property into the home of Chile's fifth temple.

Scaffolding has been removed from one corner of the Winchester Virginia Temple, revealing a section of the completed exterior stone cladding and providing the first clear view of the finished architectural details. On the front facade, sections of sheathing await installation of the water-resistive barrier, while blue markings outline the locations of window headers. Scaffolding surrounds the central tower, where installation of the sheathing has yet to begin.

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.