A small municipality reports on the aftermath of the 'yard sauna law': workload increased, revenues dropped by tens of thousands
A new construction law in Finland has led to a significant decrease in the number of building permit applications, resulting in financial losses for small municipalities like Siuntio.
The sauna boom is now spreading in Finland like an itch – here's why
The sauna market in Finland has seen rapid growth, particularly in the sales of small saunas, following a new construction law that allows the building of small structures without permits.
Construction volumes may start to grow this year
Estonian construction companies experienced a decline in activity last year, but increased building permits suggest a potential growth in construction volumes this year.
Housing Construction in Rostock: It Takes Ten Years to Obtain a Building Permit
In Rostock, obtaining a building permit for housing construction takes about ten years, highlighting inefficiencies in urban development processes.
Court suspends permits for the construction of buildings on the coastline of Salvador due to risk of environmental damage
A federal court in Brazil has suspended building permits for the Infinity Blue and Infinity Sea projects in Salvador due to environmental concerns.
Housing: The number of building permits is rising again
The number of building permits in Germany has increased for the first time in 2025 after a three-year decline, with nearly 240,000 permits issued.
Housing construction is still struggle
Housing construction in Finland continues to decline, with last year seeing a drop in new completions and building permits.
Czech Republic Faces Record Decline in Building Permits
Czech building authorities issued 61,613 permits in 2022, a reduction of about 10,500 from the previous year, indicating a concerning trend in construction activity.
Apparent continuation of construction work and the expiration of the building permit
This article discusses the issues surrounding the apparent continuation of construction work despite the expiration of building permits.
Has Israel begun to annex the West Bank through the law?
A discussion on Al Jazeera's "Behind the News" episode highlights the legal and political implications of Israel's decisions regarding the annexation of the West Bank, particularly concerning land purchases and building permits.
Retaining walls without permits and notifications
The article discusses the legal ambiguities surrounding the construction of retaining walls on private properties in Poland, which have caused tension between investors, neighbors, and construction oversight due to the lack of a clear definition in the building law.
Jerusalem lawyer: Building permit in Jerusalem could cost 20 thousand dollars
A Jerusalem lawyer reveals that obtaining building permits in the city can be extremely costly, potentially reaching 20 thousand dollars per square meter, with 15 thousand demolition orders issued against Palestinian homes and structures.
Court suspends decision preventing new licenses and permits for constructions on the Coastal Road
The Court of Rio Grande do Norte has suspended the decision blocking new urban licenses and building permits for constructions on the Coastal Road in Natal, following a request from the city's mayor and in the context of a law passed in December 2024.
It is unknown how to design temporary shelter locations
The article discusses new obligations for multi-family and public utility buildings that will come into effect in January 2026, focusing on legislative changes and their impact on construction projects and permits.
Construction: Grew in September with a 12.5% increase in permits
The construction sector has gained momentum in September, showing a 12.5% increase in permits amid the clarification of the New Building Regulation and the restart of frozen construction sites.
ELSTAT: Building permits increased by 12.5% in September
In September, Greece's ELSTAT reported a 12.5% increase in building permits, totaling 2,549 issued, although there was a decrease of 6.3% in building permits over the nine-month period from January to September 2025.