Ground was formally broken for the Birmingham England Temple on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Elder Scott D. Whiting of the Seventy and president of the Europe North Area presided. "Today marks a joyous occasion as we break ground for the Birmingham England Temple," said Elder Whiting. "This holy house will stand as a beacon of faith, peace and devotion to Jesus Christ for generations to come. We pray that it will bless not only those who enter its doors but also the surrounding community, as a symbol of love, service and unity."

Exterior cladding of the Cleveland Ohio Temple has reached the top of the tower, while panes of stained glass are installed in the window openings. The temple will be a beautiful addition to the City of Independence, located 8 miles south of Cleveland. Independence was established as a township in 1814, became a village in 1914, and a city in 1960. It is a community that blends quiet residential neighborhoods with bustling business districts.

"I have seen much of the world, but this peaceful valley surrounded by these majestic mountains always feels like home to me," said Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Smithfield Utah Temple, held 33 months ago. "It is among the most beautiful places on earth." This heavenly house of the Lord is further beautifying Utah's Cache Valley as exterior stone cladding is installed on the west side of the building.

The metal construction barrier has been removed from the front of the Davao Philippines Temple site and replaced with a see-through netting that allows the permanent ornamental fence to be seen. Tests of the exterior lighting system are underway, and work is progressing on landscaping the grounds. Installation of the front door has not yet begun. Construction at the temple complex began 52 months ago.