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Post-tensioned slabs, using high-strength steel cables, allow for open architectural designs by removing the need for excessive pillars, thereby expanding usable areas in buildings.

São Paulo's court has temporarily halted the issuance of permits for demolitions and new constructions due to issues in the zoning law revision process.

Residents of the Kore community in Kano State have built and handed over new police office buildings to enhance local security.

Aarhus University is sending students home for two weeks due to inadequate fire safety measures in several of its buildings, resulting in a shift to online classes.

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake was felt in Kolkata, with its epicenter in Bangladesh, prompting people to evacuate buildings, but no significant damage has been reported so far.

Two incidents of suspected arson targeting apartment buildings were reported in different cities in Lithuania, leading to the arrest of suspects and the initiation of pre-trial investigations.

The Victorian quarter in Bradford, known as 'Little Germany', features 55 listed buildings and serves as a popular filming location for period dramas.

The São Paulo Court of Justice has temporarily suspended permits for demolitions and new constructions in the city based on recent legal challenges regarding zoning laws.

Renewed Russian missile and drone attacks on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia have injured many civilians and damaged numerous residential and commercial buildings.

A 15-year-old girl is in serious condition after falling from a height at an abandoned building in Nafplio, Greece.

Swastikas were vandalized on buildings at the former Nazi transit camp in Drancy, prompting outrage and a judicial complaint amid rising antisemitism concerns in France.

An investigation reveals that Rust problems are appearing in component bathrooms of new apartment buildings in Finland, raising concerns about potential moisture damage.

The article discusses the rising prices of old panel buildings in Czechia, which have become popular investment options due to their increasing value.

In Lithuania, rising heating prices disproportionately impact energy-inefficient apartment buildings, leading to increased heating bills for residents.

At least 20 people were injured in Russian attacks on southern and eastern Ukraine, destroying residential buildings and infrastructure.

A drone attack in Kryvyi Rih injured one person and caused damage to residential and commercial buildings in Ukraine.

A cabin on Bømlo, in Vestland, Norway, was completely engulfed in flames, but local firefighters managed to prevent the spread to other buildings.

A court has ordered the CDHU and Marília's City Hall to either renovate closed buildings or provide alternative housing for displaced families.

The German government is promoting biogas for climate-friendly heating in buildings, but Peter Kornatz of the German Biomass Research Center argues against this approach.

A recent study reveals that even residents living on the 26th floor of high-rise buildings in Mumbai's Wadala area are exposed to hazardous air quality, similar to those living nearer to the ground.

Two separate midnight fires in Anambra State destroyed several shops and buildings, but fortunately, no casualties were reported.

Settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Susya in the West Bank, setting fire to structures and vehicles while residents reported stones being thrown.

A Trnava development group plans to create a residential area in Budmerice, Slovakia, accommodating 110 families with various types of housing.

Jehovah's Witnesses are planning a significant expansion of their headquarters in Vantaa, Finland, which includes new office and residential buildings.

Israeli forces have arrested 18 Palestinians in the West Bank and initiated demolition operations in the cities of Salfit and Jenin.

The Riviera Tower, set to be the tallest green residential skyscraper in the Mediterranean, is nearing completion with 170 apartments at 200 meters high.

The Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia is set to become the tallest building in the world, surpassing one kilometer in height, featuring significant contributions from German technology.

Germany's ruling conservatives and social democrats announced the cancellation of a controversial heating law aimed at improving energy efficiency in buildings.

In the Kharkiv region, nearly 100,000 buildings were destroyed or damaged due to Russian shelling, with rebuilding efforts underway supported by Amsterdam's financial aid.

Heavy rains caused flooding in streets, homes, and public buildings in Ituaçu, southwestern Bahia, affecting local infrastructure but without reports of displaced residents.

An old mansion from 1919 in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, has been demolished due to health risks after becoming a hub for drug trafficking.

Following a fire incident at the Multicomercio building, Guayaquil authorities are proposing a census and technical meetings with building administrators to address fire safety concerns.

Akureyri is experiencing a rise in new building developments, with several additional projects in the planning phase.

The Newby-McMahon Building in Wichita Falls, Texas, is dubbed the world's smallest skyscraper at only 12 meters tall, overshadowed by regular buildings yet has a fascinating historical background related to a 20th-century oil boom.

A man was killed and several residential buildings were damaged during a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Nikopol.

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Taiwan near the city of Yilan, shaking buildings in the capital, Taipei, but no casualties or major damage were reported.

Three Chilean men were arrested in Palermo after a police chase, they were found in possession of stolen items and tools related to recent burglaries.

A new insulation method using wooden panels produced in Latvia promises to significantly speed up the insulation process for multi-apartment buildings, with government and EU support to offset initial costs.

The 'Veneros' building, formerly known as the 'Šilelis' cultural center in Lithuania, has been demolished to make way for new apartment structures after a lengthy bureaucratic process.

A new residential development project in the Pašilaičiai district of Vilnius will include three apartment buildings with a total of 223 flats and 12 commercial spaces.

A historic wall collapsed in downtown São Luís, Brazil, after a sudden rainstorm, causing damage to nearby properties and power outages.

On Estonia's 108th Independence Day, flags are raised across the country on all residential, business, and office buildings.

Ludlow, a medieval market town in England, is known for its impressive collection of over 400 listed buildings and vibrant independent shops.

High construction costs and low competition are hindering the renovation of apartment buildings in Ida-Viru County, Estonia.

An elevator in one of Tokyo's tallest buildings got stuck, leaving people waiting overnight for rescue.

A fire has been partially controlled in an abandoned building at the former Kodra barracks in Kalamaria, with 23 firefighters deploying 10 vehicles to tackle the blaze.

Victims of rental fraud in South Korea are frustrated as they are ineligible for public purchase aid due to living in illegally constructed buildings.

A Ukrainian attack on several areas in Russia has left one woman injured and caused damage to energy infrastructure and residential buildings in Belgorod.

The global trend of high-rise building construction continues, with over 100 buildings exceeding 200 meters being completed in 2025, marking the 12th consecutive year of such achievements.

A Brazilian law allows apartment owners to install electric car chargers in their buildings, provided they bear the costs and meet technical requirements.