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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Ousted Apartment Chairman: Connection with a Man Who Disguised Himself as a Resident

A man falsely assumed the role of an apartment chairman in Osaka but was eventually ousted after residents uncovered discrepancies regarding his residency status.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Giant pipe protruding from the ground in the city; city discloses injuries 12 days later

A giant steel pipe unexpectedly protruded 13 meters above ground in Osaka, resulting in injuries to two individuals and damage to vehicles, with the city disclosing the incident only 12 days after it occurred.

Mar 23 • 08:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Knowledge Industry Center Association to hold public hearing on relaxing attic height standards in knowledge industry centers

A public hearing focused on revising attic height regulations in knowledge industry centers is scheduled for April 2 in Goyang City, South Korea.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Metro begins construction of station in Guarulhos, the first outside the São Paulo capital

The Metro in Brazil has commenced construction on the Dutra station in Guarulhos, marking the first metro station to be built outside São Paulo city proper.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A residence election would be a simple reconciliation path in Skagafjörður

A local resident believes that holding a vote on the construction of a cultural house in Skagafjörður could address ongoing community disputes.

Mar 23 • 06:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

HS2 firm says new steel tariffs will ‘exacerbate’ cost pressures for UK construction industry

A major contractor for HS2 has warned that increased tariffs on steel imports will worsen cost issues in the UK construction sector.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Politicians were helped with the sewer and illegal construction. Why shouldn't I? says the former head of Czech Forests

The former head of Czech Forests discusses his involvement in aiding politicians in sewer-related and illegal construction projects.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

19 million euro error in Stradiņš hospital procurement proposal does not change the outcome

A procurement appeal concerning a 19 million euro arithmetic mistake in a hospital construction contract was rejected by the court, allowing the next bid to proceed despite the adjustments.

Mar 22 • 18:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The court gives the green light to construction works at Stradiņš A2: time reserve melts, price approaches the maximum limit

Stradiņš Hospital's A2 building project is cleared by the court to continue amidst concerns over finances and timelines due to recent disputes.

Mar 22 • 18:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The struggle story of Venezuelan Luis Arraez: from working in construction to global superstar

The article narrates the inspiring journey of Venezuelan baseball player Luis Arraez, highlighting his challenging beginnings and eventual rise to fame.

Mar 22 • 18:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

KL: Teemu Selänne's luxury project facing headwinds

Teemu Selänne's long-awaited luxury residential project in Espoo, Finland, has hit delays due to appeals related to its zoning changes.

Mar 22 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electrician dies after falling from a pole during work at a condominium in João Pessoa

An electrician named José Ary Clemente da Silva died after falling from a pole while working on a condominium construction site in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Mar 22 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Construction company is ordered to pay compensation for delivering a different plot than purchased by a couple in MG

A construction company in Guaxupé, MG, was ordered to pay R$ 10,000 in moral damages to a couple who received a different plot than they had purchased.

Mar 22 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Construction Company Ordered to Compensate Client for Providing Incorrect Land Information

A construction company has been ordered to compensate a client R$ 12,000 for providing incorrect information about a property boundary, leading to improper demarcation of land.

Mar 22 • 14:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why do some people still claim that aliens shaped ancient civilizations

This article discusses the enduring belief that extraterrestrial beings influenced the construction of ancient monuments, exploring its cultural significance and historical context.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The stretch of road looked like after a bomb – The brothers who built houses in the area were made to pay

Two brothers were required to pay more than half of a 6,000 euro road repair bill after a local road association lost a dispute, resulting in unexpected legal fees amounting to 32,000 euros.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to build a 'cheap' 100 square meter house vs. a prefabricated house in the U.S.

A comparative analysis reveals that constructing a prefabricated house in the U.S. is generally 10% to 20% cheaper than building a traditional house, considering additional project costs.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Streets in the Jardim Alvorada neighborhood, in São José, are closed for construction

Streets in the Jardim Alvorada neighborhood of São José dos Campos are partially closed for construction, leading to traffic rerouting.

Mar 22 • 12:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Construction: turning desert sand into bricks or concrete

Researchers are transforming desert sand, previously deemed unsuitable for construction, into sustainable building materials using innovative technologies.

Mar 22 • 12:27 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Construction Projects: Ten Million Euros for a Bridge – Is That Necessary?

Munich is planning a pedestrian and cyclist bridge at Giesinger Berg, but budget constraints are causing officials to consider scaled-back options.

Mar 22 • 10:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipalities: On Time and Within Budget: This is How Building Without Scandals Works

A new vocational school in Sigmaringen, Germany, has garnered attention for being both architecturally unique and completed without delays or exceeding its budget.

Mar 22 • 10:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Debate over cultural house shakes Skagafjörður

A heated debate over the construction of a new cultural house in Skagafjörður has emerged, highlighting opposing views among local leaders.

Mar 22 • 10:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

‘40 Cases’ of Impersonating Condominium Residents to Win Renovation Contracts, Says Company President

A construction company president revealed to Asahi Shimbun that he had employees impersonate condominium residents to secure contracts for large-scale renovations.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The man who didn't turn on the lights in his apartment was an impersonator who fled

Residents discovered that a man registered as a resident in their apartment was actually an impersonator involved in maintenance discussions, later found to be a suspect in a broader scheme linked to construction companies.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wall built with volcanic stones and whale oil in the Cerrado intrigues researchers in Goiás

Researchers are baffled by a 15 km wall in Paraúna, Goiás, made from volcanic stones and whale oil, with unclear origins that may date back to ancient oceanic formations or human construction.

Mar 22 • 08:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

He Served the Company Metrostav. The Judge Clarified Why He Wanted to Punish Governor Půta

A judge has explained the rationale behind his intention to impose penalties on Governor Půta for his actions related to the construction firm Metrostav.

Mar 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How much rebar is required to build a 3 BHK house?

The article discusses the essential role of rebar in constructing a 3 BHK house in India, detailing the quantity needed and costs involved.

Mar 22 • 06:24 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The state is cutting down trees and not planting new ones in their place

Residents of Jerusalem are grappling with the loss of many old trees due to construction works, raising concerns among environmental activists about the city's green spaces.

Mar 22 • 04:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Final report of the urgent project that encourages the construction of social interest housing approved

The National Assembly's Economic Development Commission in Ecuador approved a report to incentivize the construction of social interest housing through tax benefits from private sector donations.

Mar 22 • 00:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How is the approved accessible housing project despite environmental controversies

An accessible housing project has been approved in Argentina despite environmental concerns related to contamination near the construction site.

Mar 21 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Construction fair will host more than 60 exhibitors from the sector

The Edifica construction fair in Guayaquil will feature over 60 exhibitors and aims to connect key industry players from May 19 to 21.

Mar 21 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Central Office in Two Years, Digitalization Will Wait. The Government Already Knows How Quickly It Will Change Construction

The Czech government is planning to establish a Central Office in the next two years and has outlined a strategy for transforming the construction sector, putting digitalization on hold for now.

Mar 21 • 21:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

NASA revealed that Earth has slowed down due to humans: days are now longer

NASA scientists found that human intervention, particularly the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China, has measurably altered Earth's rotation, resulting in longer days.

Mar 21 • 19:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Concerns Rise in Estonia over the Success of the Rail Baltica Project – Dependent on Completion of the Latvian Section

Estonia is prioritizing the construction of the Rail Baltica railway while concerns mount over the progress of the Latvian section, which is critical for the project's overall success.

Mar 21 • 18:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Varginha Tennis Club building officially transferred to the municipality; construction progresses and the first stage may be delivered in 30 days

The Varginha Tennis Club has been officially transferred to the municipality of Varginha, allowing for urban and sports redevelopment projects to proceed.

Mar 21 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After nearly two years of construction, Elevado Mamédio Bittar is inaugurated in Rio Branco

The Elevado Mamédio Bittar was inaugurated in Rio Branco after nearly two years of construction, aiming to improve traffic flow in the region.

Mar 21 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The son of the mason no longer wants to be a mason', says CEO of construction company to a high-end audience

The CEO of Benx highlights a labor shortage in Brazil's construction sector, attributing it to changing aspirations among the new generation.

Mar 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Work accident in Troms

A person was injured in Troms when struck on the head by a crane boom during tunnel work.

Mar 21 • 15:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PRICE COMPARISON REVEALS ⟩ Peat and soil prices differ remarkably across stores

A study examining the prices of peat and soil in four major construction store e-commerce platforms shows significant price differences as the spring gardening season approaches.

Mar 21 • 14:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Investment of $600,000 in the port of Manta: Key work begins for the safety of cruise and cargo ships

Construction has begun on a new tugboat dock in Manta port, aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of maritime operations with an investment of $600,000.

Mar 21 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP Government authorizes R$ 2.64 billion credit for Santos-Guarujá tunnel project

The São Paulo government has approved a R$ 2.64 billion supplementary credit for the construction of the Santos-Guarujá tunnel, a long-awaited infrastructure project in Brazil.

Mar 21 • 12:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Architect's Duties: What Builders Should Consider in the Design Planning

The article discusses the responsibilities of architects and key considerations for builders during the design planning phase of constructing a house in Germany.

Mar 21 • 10:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech Construction Law Would Have to Be Loved by Sir Humphrey

The article discusses issues related to loading a web page apparently linked to the Czech construction law.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Florida: DeSantis signs a law prohibiting a cruise terminal in Tampa Bay in favor of conservationists

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis enacted SB 302, prohibiting large-scale dredging in the Terra Ceia Aquatic Reserve and preventing the construction of a cruise terminal in Tampa Bay.

Mar 21 • 09:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Chr. Dimas: Resources of 2.36 billion for projects across the country – The emblematic projects currently underway

The Greek government plans to invest 2.36 billion euros in various infrastructure projects across the country by 2026, highlighting the critical role of the construction sector in the nation's development.

Mar 21 • 09:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Million-Euro Deal in Klaipėda Old Town: The Buyer Will Receive More Than Just a House

A residential property in Klaipėda's Old Town is on sale for 1.2 million euros, offering the buyer not only a house but also a construction project and permission to start building.

Mar 21 • 06:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Badrinath Shrine Covered with a Blanket of Snow! Beautiful Views After Continuous Snowfall

Heavy snowfall in Badrinath, Uttarakhand, has created stunning winter landscapes, although it has also disrupted ongoing construction projects in the area.

Mar 21 • 04:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The eternal (and corrupt) traffic jam of the Centenary Bridge: it was born small and its expansion, 'bitten' by Koldo and company, is stalled and without a date

The article reveals corruption linked to the stalled expansion of the Centenary Bridge in Seville, implicating former PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán and associates in a scheme to siphon funds from the construction contract.

Mar 20 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall removes families from homes under construction for works in Várzea Grande

The City Hall of Várzea Grande, Brazil, has begun relocating families from residential areas to facilitate the resumption of housing constructions under the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program.

Mar 20 • 22:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Governor Rogelio Frigerio criticized the construction of a green hydrogen plant in Uruguay: "Not in front of our beaches"

Rogelio Frigerio, the governor of Entre Ríos, Argentina, has criticized the construction of a green hydrogen plant in Uruguay, emphasizing that it should not be located directly across from popular Argentine beaches.

Mar 20 • 21:42 UTC

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