The first temple presidents and matrons have been called for three temples that are under construction. Carlos Villarreal and Myrna Ann Garza Villarreal will serve as president and matron of the McAllen Texas Temple. Kenneth Lee Sorber and Kristy Nelson Sorber will oversee the Orem Utah Temple. And Wisit Khanakham and Sumamaan Srisarakham Khanakham will serve the patrons of the Bangkok Thailand Temple.

Thick pieces of stone sit in orderly piles on a retaining wall at the west end of the Abidjan Ivory Coast Temple grounds. Tarps have been laid to protect the paver stones that were laid between the concrete edgings of the walkways while landscaping efforts continue. Irrigation lines are being run, more plants have been added. Construction of the temple has been underway for over 50 months.

The Antofagasta Chile Temple just grew a little taller with the addition of a new rooftop structure. The steeple frame was secured over the north end of the building where the main entrance is located. Crews continue to attach a moisture barrier to the concrete walls, and stone cladding is being hung on the temple's facade. Window frames and glass have been installed to enclose the building.

Structural framing of the Grand Junction Colorado Temple is advancing once again, giving a sense of the size and proportions of the building. Steel columns are fastened to the concrete slab with the help of telescoping crane. The single-level building will have a partial basement where the baptismal font will be located and a mechanical level above the main floor where systems and equipment will be installed.