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The city of Santos, Brazil, is set to terminate the contract with the construction company responsible for the renovation of the Municipal Aquarium after it completed only 9% of the work.

City Councilor Oslen Dias humorously shared an incident where he got splashed with mud while inspecting a rural road construction project in the Andradina community.

The Dellepiane highway transformation project in Argentina is making significant progress with seven new bridges and a dedicated bus lane set to connect the city to Ezeiza.

A 100% Brazilian transformer is essential for the construction of 'The Line', a mega project in Saudi Arabia aimed at creating a 170-kilometer linear city powered entirely by renewable energy.

A recent court ruling in São Paulo prohibits new constructions in specific areas affected by zoning changes, impacting 102 properties and highlighting the city's regulatory focus on housing density.

Entrepreneurs Enn Veskimägi and Priit Alamäel failed to annul a building permit for a residential area being developed on Pirita Road in Tallinn after the administrative court upheld the city's decision.

An investigation into a wall collapse in Osan City reveals failures in design, construction, and maintenance, with city officials emphasizing these issues following the tragedy.

The housing market in Pyeongtaek is recovering as Hyundai Construction's new project gains attention and Samsung Electronics resumes construction of a semiconductor plant.

Construction has started on a new park in Colegiales, Buenos Aires, which aims to provide a recreational area for over 70,000 residents.

A worker in Ipiaú, Bahia became stranded on a scaffold when a rope holding the equipment gave way, prompting city officials to halt construction on the site.

SAAE Jacareí has commenced construction of the 'Altos de Santana' reinforcement pipeline which will improve water supply for around 90,000 residents in the eastern region of the city.

The city center of Königstein is undergoing construction to combat climate change, leading to the felling of trees, which has sparked local protests.

Kalisz is set to improve its long-distance train services, significantly reducing travel times to major cities like Poznań and Warsaw.

The São Paulo government is set to auction the contract for building its new administrative center in the city center, a significant campaign promise of Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

Sejong City, a planned administrative city in South Korea, is set to complete its construction in 2028, with ongoing work on public rental housing and infrastructure across six designated living areas.

In Goyang City, South Korea, several construction company officials and public servants have been charged for illegal subcontracting practices that led to the death of a worker in a burial incident at a construction site.

The Madrid city government, led by José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has approved the construction of a student residence in a historically protected garden despite judicial objections.

São Paulo's municipal government has approved a project to transform a section of downtown into a vibrant space akin to New York's Times Square, with construction expected to start in March 2024.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport has notified Seoul City of a pre-order for the suspension of construction on the 'Garden of Gratitude' project, leading the city to acknowledge government concerns and commit to revising its procedures.

The city of Mikkeli has imposed a five-year ban on the construction of battery energy storage systems of 2 megawatts or more across its entire area.

The Tartu city government has granted a construction permit for the expansion of the South Center, which will include a family sports and entertainment center.

The city of Tartu and lawyer Karmen Turk argue that the Estonian government's decision to restrict public access to the construction register violates public information laws.

The Pärnu City Council has approved a detailed plan for the redevelopment of the former linen factory site into a residential and business quarter, with construction set to begin shortly in three phases.

The Bauru City Hall has reopened the bidding process for the construction of a new municipal hospital to manage healthcare more effectively for lower and medium complexity cases.

The city of Krnov in Czechia is providing free plots of land for house construction to flood victims.

Oulu will see the construction of four new hotels in the city center, significantly expanding its accommodation options after a period of decline.

The article discusses opposition to the construction of a waste incinerator in Zagreb, highlighting past and present protests against the city mayor’s plans.

An appeals court ruled that a city illegally taxed land used for a building as farmland, affirming that the taxation did not reflect the land's actual usage.

Miguel Varela, the mayor of Zacatecas, has secured a historic investment for the construction of social housing in the city, aiming to provide decent housing for families without financing options.

A former city official in Winnipeg is under scrutiny regarding financial dealings with a contractor linked to a contentious police headquarters project.

The city of Haapsalu has declared detailed plans that fall within construction ban zones as invalid, a decision met with legal criticism.

Three men were buried alive after snow fell from a company's roof in Sapporo, leading to the unconsciousness of a man in his sixties.

The Tartu city government is seeking approval for a project to renovate the public swimming area along the Emajõgi River, which will include the construction of a new beach parking lot.

The Tartu City Council has granted a construction permit for a grain reception building for Tartu Mill, along with approval for a 35-meter high elevator and a tunnel.

Shizuoka City has proposed a budget for acquiring land to build a new multi-purpose stadium for J1 Espulse near JR Shimizu Station, reflecting ongoing discussions about enhancing the area's sports infrastructure.

Residents of Rafard, Brazil, are complaining about the strong odor from open sewage related to incomplete city maintenance work.

Tallinn's city government has initiated the regular termination of the construction contract for the Tallinn hospital, raising concerns about potential fines related to the project’s discontinuation.

Prague's city council is finalizing the project documentation for the Vltava Philharmonic and plans to apply for a building permit in the summer, with construction expected to start next year.

The mayor of Yatomi City, Aichi Prefecture, apologized for a leak of bid information connected to a public works project amidst ongoing investigations.

The Incheon City Government has received final approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for its second urban rail network plan, including seven new lines.

Sex workers in Tlalpan, Mexico City, are resisting construction projects related to the upcoming World Cup, which threaten their livelihoods.

The construction director of Yatomi City in Aichi Prefecture has been arrested for allegedly leaking tender amounts related to public works projects, resulting in undisclosed implications for local bidding fairness.

The Buenos Aires government has announced the construction of the Anillo La Pampa project, which includes a tunnel and pedestrian bridge designed to significantly reduce travel times in peak hours.

A new exclusive spa and sauna center is set to be developed in Telliskivi, Tallinn, with construction starting this year, expected to complete by early 2028.

In response to a growing demand for places of worship, the Diocese of Rome and the Italian Bishops' Conference have announced the construction of five new churches in the city.

The Reykjavík City Environment and Planning Council has approved the name Mjóamýri for a new street in the Kringlureit area, which was previously home to the western depressions of the first golf course in Reykjavik.

The city of Kristiinankaupunki has signed a preliminary reservation agreement with technology company Scale42 for the construction of a data center in the East Side industrial area.

The Seoul High Court upheld a lower court's ruling against the city's plans for a new waste incineration plant in Mapo, requiring a comprehensive re-evaluation of the project's feasibility.

The head of the construction department in Yatomi City was arrested for allegedly leaking bid amounts to contractors involved in a public works project.

The RKAS aims to finalize the planning of the new police complex in Tallinn within the next two years despite not yet securing government funding for construction.