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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK construction firm enters administration after being in business since 2018

Architectural Panel Solutions Limited, a UK construction company, has entered administration due to rising costs and economic challenges.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Disability Assistance: Special Schools Sound the Alarm: State Reimburses Construction Costs Too Late

Special schools in Germany are facing financial challenges as the state delays reimbursement of construction costs for a new school designed to support emotionally and socially challenged children.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

He built houses with plastic bottles and reduced construction costs by 40%

Andreas Froese developed a technique in Honduras that uses PET bottles as building materials, significantly lowering construction costs.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cost of new headquarters for the Government of SP rises to R$ 6 billion with garage expansion

The projected cost for the new administrative center of the Sรฃo Paulo state government has increased to R$ 6.09 billion, primarily due to expanded garage facilities and other costs.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

KFTC Initiates Review of Four Companies Including POSCO E&C for Shifting Safety Costs to Subcontractors

The Korea Fair Trade Commission has begun a review of four construction companies, including POSCO E&C, for allegedly unfairly shifting industrial safety costs and responsibilities to subcontractors.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Repetitive Industrial Accidents in Construction: Due to Aging Workforce and Reduced Construction Costs, the Adequate Wage System as a Solution

A survey reveals that construction industry stakeholders attribute the recurrent industrial accidents primarily to insufficient construction costs, an aging and low-skilled workforce, and illegal subcontracting practices.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Latvia's wooden panels will allow for apartment buildings to be insulated twice as fast

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.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

High construction costs and low competition hinder the renovation of apartment buildings in Ida-Viru County

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

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to build a 'cheap' 100 square meter house in February 2026

Construction costs continue to rise, significantly impacted by the fluctuating dollar exchange rate.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What are the construction cost projections for February 2026?

The construction sector in Argentina is facing uncertainty as costs continue to fluctuate, impacting property prices and developer profitability.

Feb 20 โ€ข 02:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Ontario Line opening date uncertain, construction to be finished in โ€˜early 2030sโ€™

The Ontario Line subway's opening date has been pushed back, with construction now expected to be completed in the early 2030s due to escalating costs.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Rail Baltica's Agony: The Rats Are Starting to Leave the Sinking Ship

The construction of Rail Baltica has significantly deviated from the promises made in 2017, leading to increased costs and questioning the project's viability.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Inflation Increases Remodeling Costs Ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Inflation is significantly increasing the costs of remodeling and infrastructure development in Mexico as the country prepares for the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Land prices have risen by more than 500 per cent since 2000

A report reveals that land prices in Australia have surged by over 500% since 2000, with implications for housing availability and costs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 23:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The cost of construction is not what it seems

Current indices suggest that construction costs in Argentina are high based on historical averages, but this does not reflect the reality of the market.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Prague to Apply for Building Permit for the Vltava Philharmonic, Costs Reach 12 Billion

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.

Feb 14 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Photovoltaics on the Roof: When the Solar Obligation Causes Trouble

New regulations in Germany require solar panel installations on new buildings and roof renovations, leading to increased costs and concerns regarding grid capacity.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Developers desert plans for new apartments in Western Sydney

Developers are abandoning plans for new apartment projects in Western Sydney due to high construction costs and rising interest rates.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Building a House Has Become More Expensive, Steel Prices Have Increased

The rising prices of TMT steel bars are driving up the costs of house construction in India.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Electricity and gas: record demand means record costs

Poland is experiencing record demand for electricity and gas in January 2026, leading to unprecedented costs driven by various factors affecting the energy market.

Feb 10 โ€ข 03:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Narva does not plan to demolish problematic football hall

Narva city officials are searching for a safe solution for a problematic football hall instead of demolishing it, despite past construction failures and excessive running costs.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Alert for banks: all lines of credit for remodeling the kitchen

Seven financial entities are offering lines of credit specifically for kitchen remodeling amid rising construction costs.

Feb 6 โ€ข 22:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

T&T: A 140-Meter Icebreaker Became a Giant Problem for the USA

The U.S. decided to build a new icebreaker in 2019, but the project has turned out to be more challenging than expected, with costs doubling from the initial estimate of $750 million and a revised completion date that pushes beyond 2024.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Construction strengthened last year, but residential construction is hampered by approvals and expensive mortgages

Czech construction showed strength last year, although residential construction faced challenges due to slow approvals and high mortgage costs.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Italy promised the Olympics 'at no cost', but they will cost billions of euros

The upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy are overshadowed by enormous costs and delayed construction projects, despite many Italians planning to watch the games.

Feb 6 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Investment Boom is Dangerous for the Construction Industry

The article discusses concerns regarding the accumulation of infrastructure investments, rising construction costs, material availability, workforce challenges, and the administrative hurdles linked to simultaneous investments.

Feb 6 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government doubles support for infrastructure costs for local advanced industrial complexes

The South Korean government has announced plans to double the financial support limits for infrastructure construction costs for companies relocating to advanced industrial complexes in non-metropolitan areas.

Feb 6 โ€ข 01:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

AS and LPV demand explanations from the Minister of Health regarding the rising construction costs at Stradiล†i

Opposition parties AS and LPV have requested explanations from Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri concerning the escalating construction costs and delays of the A2 building at the Paul Stradiล†ลก Clinical University Hospital.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

This is the construction price table for February 2026

The article discusses the significant rise in construction costs and the current challenges faced by real estate developers in profitability due to increased material prices.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Now came the mowing: This station will not stop the hour train

The Finnish government has confirmed its commitment to fund the construction costs of the West Rail project after Kirkkonummi withdrew from the hour train project to Turku, leaving uncertainty for the fate of the Veikkola station.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Current Building Price Table as of January 2026

The article discusses the significant rise in construction costs for essential materials as of early 2026, impacting the profitability for real estate developers.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to build a 'cheap' 100 square meter house

Construction costs are rising, heavily influenced by the increasing dollar exchange rate, affecting housing prices and decisions in the construction sector.

Feb 2 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

More police expected โ€“ where the giant construction is taking shape in Borlรคnge

The Swedish government has approved a 15-year lease agreement for a new police station in Borlรคnge, with construction costs amounting to 850 million kronor, although details about the facilities remain undisclosed.

Feb 2 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Opera construction boom: higher, bigger, more expensive

The renovation of the Cologne Opera has taken over 13 years and costs almost one billion euros, far exceeding initial estimations, raising concerns about the project's management.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

High Construction Costs: The Limits of Social Housing Construction

The article discusses how high construction costs are hindering social housing solutions in Hesse, despite record funding and apartment construction numbers.

Jan 16 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

High Construction Costs: The Limits of Social Housing Construction

In Hesse, the housing problem cannot be solved by funding alone, as high construction costs also need to be addressed.

Jan 16 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

The world's largest luxury residential megayacht takes shape

The Ulyssia, under construction and presented at Miami Art Week, is a floating community offering customizable suites on a vessel over 300 meters long, with vacation costs of 3.5 million euros per week.

Jan 16 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

The Worst Football Stadium Investments in History

The article discusses various football stadiums around the world that have become financial burdens due to poor planning and political pressures, highlighting their exorbitant construction costs and ongoing financial issues.

Jan 16 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
Sports

When will Kometa play in the new arena? Brno councilor has announced a date but now speaks of further negotiations.

The construction of the new arena in Brno has faced criticism regarding its high costs and unclear operational plans, with the local hockey team Kometa Brno expected to play their home games there starting the 2026/2027 season.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Fico attacks รšVO for cancellation of the D1 tender. However, the new competition may reduce costs and accelerate construction

Prime Minister Fico criticizes the Public Procurement Office for canceling the tender for the D1 section, arguing that a new tender could save time and money for the state.

Jan 13 โ€ข 12:13 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Facts about the new Bishoftu Airport set to become Africaโ€™s biggest aviation hub

Construction has begun on Bishoftu Airport in Ethiopia, which aims to be Africa's largest airport and aviation hub, with costs rising to $12.5 billion.

Jan 13 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Investment: Converting Wage Tax into Your Own Property

Germany is facing a severe real estate crisis with significantly fewer homes being built than needed, attributed to soaring construction prices and a substantial increase in property values since 2008.

Jan 7 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Crans-Montana, the rear exit of the Constellation remained closed "to save on staff"

The article discusses the closure of a back exit at the Constellation in Crans-Montana, which was allegedly kept closed to cut costs on personnel, despite a construction permit request made shortly before a tragic incident.

Jan 6 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
National & Local

The adjustments around the Harcov dam in Liberec are delayed. The city hall is looking for a new contractor, and the contract will become more expensive

The city of Liberec is facing delays in the renovation of the Harcov dam area as it searches for a new contractor, resulting in increased costs.

Jan 4 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

The agony of the Parador of Ibiza: a pharaonic project that accumulates 27 million in expenses and two decades of delay

The Parador of Ibiza, initially launched in 2009, has faced significant delays and rising costs, amassing 27 million in expenditures over the past two decades.

Jan 1 โ€ข 19:23 UTC

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