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diariosur.es • RealEstate • Spain
A new residential project in Malaga, Spain, will construct approximately 400 townhouses, resolving a long-standing issue for residents affected by a previous landslide.
nytimes.com • Housing • United States
The US faces a significant housing shortage due to under-construction since the Great Recession, impacting even middle-class families and prompting policy changes to address the issue.
chiemgau24.de • Politics • Germany
A protracted dispute in Prien am Chiemsee over a proposed residential development highlights disagreements between the municipality and a builder regarding access and neighbor objections.
chiemgau24.de • Economics • Germany
Rising construction interest rates in Germany are causing alarm in the regional construction industry, threatening the affordability of real estate and impacting businesses.
irishtimes.com • Business • Ireland
Mercury Engineering, an Irish construction firm, will lay off 40 employees due to the completion of Intel's Fab 34 plant in Leixlip, though other large projects are expected to offset some of the job losses.
diariosur.es • Politics • Spain
The Junta de Andalucía has revised its plan for the construction of Málaga's Third Hospital after acknowledging an error in the initial feasibility study.
diariosur.es • Development • Spain
Three companies have submitted proposals for the regeneration of El Bulto in Malaga, Spain, involving a high-rise tower and significant urban renewal.
bostonglobe.com • Crime • United States
An Irish national is charged with a $2 million home repair scam targeting homeowners in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, employing high-pressure tactics and exploiting victims' trust.
elpais.com • Business • Spain
Sacyr, a Spanish construction and concessions company, is implementing several strategies to reduce debt, improve corporate governance, and enhance its stock market performance.
gestion.pe • Law • Peru
A Peruvian court case highlights the legal consequences of unlicensed construction, emphasizing the importance of adhering to urban regulations, especially in protected areas, with potential prison sentences for significant violations.
divyabhaskar.co.in • Accident • India
A construction worker died and another was seriously injured when an underpass construction site collapsed after a train passed.
Infra.Market, a B2B online platform, is revolutionizing India's unorganized construction materials industry by offering cost savings and improved transparency.
nzherald.co.nz • Business • New Zealand
Fletcher Building announced a challenging outlook with lower projected volumes and significant losses stemming from legacy projects and plumbing issues in Australia.
Construction begins in Mérida, Spain, on Extremadura's largest and most modern vehicle repair shop, a project spearheaded by the Portuguese company Hydraplan.
crainsgrandrapids.com • Business • Michigan
Rockford Construction Co. leads as the largest construction company in West Michigan, while WDG Construction boasts the highest year-over-year growth.
smh.com.au • RealEstate • Australia
The article exposes the widespread issue of building defects in Sydney, costing homeowners and taxpayers $700 million annually, highlighting the struggles faced by homeowners and the need for systemic reforms.
elnortedecastilla.es • Politics • Spain
Simultaneous construction projects in Valladolid's Cuatro de Marzo neighborhood have eliminated 140 parking spaces, causing significant disruption and sparking criticism from residents and local politicians.
valor.globo.com • Infrastructure • Brazil
Private companies are mobilizing to study the challenging Santos-Guarujá tunnel project, with an auction scheduled for early August.
bhaskar.com • RealEstate • India
Construction has begun on Dhirendra Shastri's 'Hindu Village' project near Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh, featuring 1000 flats with initial bookings from outside India.
ilrestodelcarlino.it • Business • Italy
Renco and Conad's revised proposal for a new covered market in Rimini awaits approval from the city council and other relevant authorities, with a final decision expected within a month.
corriere.it • Accident • Italy
A 35-year-old worker died in Sicily after being crushed by a security door he was delivering.
irishtimes.com • Business • Ireland
A major Irish office developer voiced concerns to the government about work-from-home trends impacting office space demand and construction costs.
dnevnik.bg • Economics • Bulgaria
A new Bulgarian tax control measure targeting specific sectors, including automobiles, construction materials, and fertilizers, raises concerns about increased costs for businesses without a clear benefit to state revenue.
businessden.com • Development • Denver
Denver's new permitting office aims to streamline the city's notoriously slow and complex development approval process, prompting optimism among developers despite some concerns.
watoday.com.au • RealEstate • Australia
Beulah's ambitious $2.7 billion STH BNK project in Melbourne's Southbank faces significant setbacks due to rising construction costs and financial challenges, leaving the future of the project uncertain.
Delayed payments on contract claims in construction projects can cause significant financial distress for contractors, especially those with limited financial reserves.
estadao.com.br • Finance • Brazil
Despite higher interest rates and construction costs, Brazilian real estate developers reported increased sales, revenue, and profits in the fourth quarter of 2024.
bangordailynews.com • Development • Maine
While Ellsworth, Maine, embraces development and experiences population growth, neighboring towns implement measures to curb large-scale expansion.
diariosur.es • RealEstate • Spain
A new tourist apartment complex is set to be built in Málaga's El Palo neighborhood after receiving its building permit, representing a €9.5 million investment and promising urban regeneration.
nzz.ch • Transportation • Europe
Due to construction work, train routes between Switzerland and Milan will be disrupted until at least 2027, forcing passengers to use bus replacements.
crainsgrandrapids.com • Business • United States
Nathan Abbott, co-founder and CEO of Falcon Custom Homes, discusses his successful business strategy, which includes a focus on quality, marketing, and strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.
elpais.com • Economics • Spain
The Spanish government announces a €1.3 billion investment over 10 years in a new strategic project to boost industrialized housing construction, aiming to increase affordability and address the housing shortage.
elcomercio.es • RealEstate • Spain
Avilés City Council has approved a plan to build 170 homes in the Miranda neighborhood, including public housing and a new park.
dailymail.co.uk • RealEstate • United States
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are building a sprawling, multi-million dollar compound in New York's Westchester County, despite delays pushing completion past the summer 2024 projection.
cnn.com • RealEstate • China
Construction of the world's tallest unoccupied skyscraper, Goldin Finance 117 in Tianjin, China, is set to resume after a decade-long hiatus, signaling a potential shift in China's real estate market.
reviewjournal.com • Business • United States
Despite economic headwinds, Boyd Gaming is proceeding with its Cadence Crossing casino project in Nevada and other developments, confident in its strong financial position.
elnortedecastilla.es • Infrastructure • Spain
The article details the status of various transportation projects underway in and around Valladolid, Spain, highlighting significant costs and timelines.
newyorker.com • RealEstate • New York
The article details the construction and subsequent leaning of 1 Seaport, a luxury skyscraper in New York City, highlighting safety violations, a worker's death, and legal battles.
The Future Legends Sports Complex in Windsor, Colorado, faces mounting legal troubles due to unpaid services and work, jeopardizing its completion and leaving contractors and vendors unpaid.
businessinsider.com • Military • China
China is building a massive new military headquarters near Beijing, potentially surpassing the Pentagon in size and serving as a command center and nuclear bunker.
bernerzeitung.ch • Infrastructure • Switzerland
Following local criticism, the canton of Bern is making improvements to a recently completed 5 million Swiss Franc road project in Spiez's town center.
suncommercial.com • Infrastructure • Indiana
The city of Brazil, Indiana's water project bids came in significantly lower than projected, resulting in potential cost savings of millions of dollars.
gazettenet.com • Development • Massachusetts
Northampton's Planning Board approved a five-story apartment building downtown and is considering another four-story building, sparking debate among residents about housing needs versus neighborhood preservation.
twincities.com • Development • Minnesota
Construction begins on the first project at Rice Creek Commons in Arden Hills, Minnesota, marking the start of a large-scale development on a former Superfund site.
thisismoney.co.uk • Renovation • UK
A homeowner details the unexpectedly high costs associated with obtaining planning permission for a home renovation in the UK, highlighting the substantial fees for various services and assessments.
irishtimes.com • Housing • Ireland
Thousands of new homes in Ireland are facing delays due to insufficient electricity grid capacity, creating a new hurdle in the country's ongoing housing crisis.
diariosur.es • Cinema • Spain
Construction of Málaga's new Neoalbéniz cinemas is delayed until December, but the projection and audio equipment has been successfully awarded, aiming for completion by the 2026 Málaga Film Festival.
elnortedecastilla.es • RealEstate • Spain
Valladolid's Las Eras neighborhood is undergoing a residential transformation with the construction of 50 new apartments by the regional government, alongside plans for further development on a former police station site.
elcorreo.com • Infrastructure • Spain
The opening of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting Erandio and Barakaldo in Spain is delayed until July 2026 due to budget increases and construction changes.
midilibre.fr • Flooding • France
Two retired hydraulics engineers in Camplanier, France, warn of potential flooding risks in a new apartment building's parking area due to inadequate flood prevention measures.
prensa.com • Infrastructure • Panama
Panama's government is investigating land ownership costs along the planned railway route from Panama City to Paso Canoas to determine the overall project cost.