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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Investigation Report on Wall Collapse Points to Design and Construction Issues in Osan City

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.

Feb 27 • 05:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Bathrooms Rusted in New Apartment Buildings

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

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Energy is the main bottleneck for the advancement of data centers, says Ascenty

Ascenty, a Brazilian data center construction company, expresses optimism about the approval of a new tax regime but cites energy distribution issues as a potential hindrance to expansion.

Feb 26 • 02:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A new building has been constructed in Tartu to replace a slanted apartment building

A new building has been completed in Tartu, Estonia, to replace a slanted apartment that was deemed unusable due to construction issues.

Feb 25 • 15:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mandatory Mediation in the Construction Industry. Will It Not Help Smaller Players?

New regulations in Poland propose mandatory mediation in construction disputes, but experts question their efficacy in aiding smaller market players.

Feb 25 • 10:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The historic D subway station that was under construction since August has reopened: the renovations and the next ones that will close

The historic Plaza Italia subway station in Buenos Aires has reopened after significant restorations, which were necessary due to its status as a National Historic Monument and ongoing issues with water damage.

Feb 24 • 13:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Issues Pre-Notice for Construction Suspension of 'Garden of Gratitude'... Seoul City Says 'Will Supplement Relevant Procedures'

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.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Leis: Agreement with Latvians that Rail Baltic will be ready by 2030

Estonia's Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis confirmed an agreement with Latvia for the Rail Baltic project to be completed by 2030, despite concerns regarding funding and construction issues in Latvia.

Feb 23 • 19:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The 'Cyber Park' at PYRKAL is progressing – How employees will circulate

Construction of the Cyber Park in the heart of Hymettus is facing opposition from locals who are concerned about traffic issues and loss of green spaces.

Feb 22 • 05:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos show people invading unfinished tunnel of the New Serra Ascent, on BR-040, in Petrópolis

Social media videos depict people entering an unfinished tunnel of the BR-040 in Petrópolis, highlighting safety issues and the long delay in construction since 2016.

Feb 20 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teresópolis Councilors Admit Problems with the 20-Story Building Law

Teresópolis councilors are expressing concerns and criticism over the newly enacted law allowing the construction of 20-story buildings, citing procedural issues and lack of transparency.

Feb 20 • 19:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Money still needs to be found for the dismantling of drywall walls and mold prevention in the new building of Stradiņš Hospital

Construction work at Stradiņš Hospital's new building has stalled due to a funding shortfall and disputes over mold issues.

Feb 20 • 03:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Haapsalu declared the detailed plans in the construction ban zone invalid

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

Feb 18 • 16:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

NIB Ehitus Grupp OÜ: The work discussed in the 'Kuuuurija' show only concerned the facade

NIB Ehitus Grupp OÜ has clarified that the quality issues raised in a recent broadcast of 'Kuuuurija' pertained solely to facade work they conducted as subcontractors, without entering the apartments.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The draft law mentions Rovaniemi 13 times, yet does not solve problems – government legalizes short-term rental business

A new construction law draft fails to address the short-term rental issues in Rovaniemi, allowing current short-term rental practices to continue.

Feb 18 • 09:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state has ignored problems with the construction register's public data for years

The Estonian government has been aware for over a decade of issues regarding public access to sensitive data in the construction register but has shifted responsibility onto local municipalities.

Feb 18 • 06:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Construction Market Faces Challenges: Criteria of Low Price and the Wave of Project Accumulation

The article discusses the challenges in the Polish construction market, particularly focusing on the issues arising from the low-price criterion in tenders and the anticipated wave of project accumulation.

Feb 17 • 09:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The fastest construction happens in dictatorships. And in Babiš's Czechia 2027

The article discusses the issues related to construction speed in authoritarian regimes compared to Czechia under Andrej Babiš.

Feb 17 • 06:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Traffic chaos on Athens Avenue caused by works on the Attica Road

Significant traffic issues are affecting Athens Avenue due to mandatory diversions from the Attica Road for maintenance work.

Feb 16 • 21:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ring Closure: A New Station from Which No Train Departures

Construction is underway for the new S-Bahn station Schwaigerloh intended to connect to Munich Airport, but longstanding tunnel issues may prevent operational trains from using it.

Feb 16 • 14:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Velve appeals court ruling related to Stradins Hospital's new procurement

The Latvian construction company Velve is appealing a court decision over a procurement dispute with Stradins Hospital regarding the completion of the A2 building, which remains unfinished due to prior construction issues.

Feb 16 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Construction in Ida-Viru County Style: Residents' Tolerance is Being Tested

A resident of Ida-Viru County shares frustrations about a chaotic apartment renovation, highlighting issues with construction practices and worker attitudes.

Feb 16 • 06:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Building and Living in the Upper Country: Curbed Expectations for the Construction Turbo

Despite the introduction of the 'Construction Turbo' initiative by the German Bundestag to stimulate housing development, local mayors express skepticism regarding its effectiveness in resolving structural building issues and making rents more affordable.

Feb 12 • 14:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Cape Town's Wall Will Not Keep Us Safe - It Will Keep Us Apart

The article critiques the construction of a wall in Cape Town, arguing that it perpetuates division rather than safety.

Feb 12 • 09:31 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Victorian government defends action on construction sector amid CFMEU allegations

The Victorian government is defending its actions in addressing corruption in the construction sector following allegations it ignored rising issues related to the CFMEU.

Feb 10 • 23:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Creche costing nearly R$ 6 million has construction suspended in Cabo Frio and is undergoing audit

Construction of a preschool in Cabo Frio, Brazil, halted since 2024, is now under audit for technical and financial compliance issues.

Feb 10 • 11:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Oh Se-hoon: 'If the government issues a construction stop order for the 'Garden of Remembrance', we will exercise the right to resist'

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon asserts that the city may exercise its right to resist if the government proceeds with a stop order on the 'Garden of Remembrance' project, which commemorates veterans of the Korean War.

Feb 10 • 06:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 • 04:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Urban Planning Chaos, Scavuzzo Accuses the Government

Italian officials are criticizing the urban planning approach of the government, alleging a lack of actionable responses to pressing city development issues.

Feb 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crater Appears After Rain and Worries Residents of Building on the Coast of SP

A crater has opened up on Pero Lopes de Souza Street in São Vicente, São Paulo, leading to safety concerns for residents after recent heavy rains.

Feb 9 • 21:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the judicial fair, the cause for the works at Luna Park is reactivated

The judicial process regarding construction works at the Luna Park stadium has resumed after a previous injunction suspended the project due to concerns over historical preservation.

Feb 9 • 16:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: Extensive ambiguities at the eastern border fence construction site

A construction company involved in building a fence at Finland's eastern border faced significant issues, including payment difficulties and a high-pressure environment, which were reported by multiple employees.

Feb 8 • 09:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Absurdity by the Sea: Construction Defects Cost 21 Thousand Euros, but the Debt Was Assigned to the Homeowner

A homeowner in Lithuania is facing significant construction defects in their newly built house, with issues costing them 21,000 euros.

Feb 7 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tea Park: there is a serious problem with data protection in the public sector

Tea Park highlights severe data protection issues in Estonia's public sector following alarming revelations about sensitive information in the construction register.

Feb 7 • 07:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Gloomy assessment of housing construction: 'This year is about to be wrapped up'

Housing construction is struggling to get off the ground this year, according to Timo Vikström, CEO of the infrastructure company Kreate, who predicts significant issues if consumer demand and confidence do not improve by next summer.

Feb 6 • 20:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Leakage, heat, and humidity: the latest technologies to protect the house and prevent structural damage

Intense rain, heatwaves, and the passage of time challenge homes in Argentina, prompting the need for new technologies in construction to address rising issues like leakage and humidity.

Feb 6 • 08:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 4 • 04:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

An aging population means different housing

The article discusses the need to adapt housing construction in response to the aging population in Iceland, highlighting an increase in single-person households and potential long development timelines due to planning issues.

Feb 3 • 23:01 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 09:29 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Study on Housing Shortage: Building Turbo is Not Enough

A new study reveals a shortfall of 1.4 million affordable homes, with the construction of new social housing stagnating, impacting both young and older individuals.

Jan 15 • 16:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Politics: Affordable Modules Instead of Expensive New Construction

Florian Schardt, the SPD mayoral candidate, proposes using a temporary modular building to address space issues at the Friedenstraße elementary school in Ottobrunn instead of proceeding with a costly new construction project.

Jan 14 • 12:37 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Bosonohy like New York. Heavy traffic troubles locals, court addresses compensation, noise will be resolved only after a bypass is built

Residents of Bosonohy are facing issues with heavy traffic similar to that of New York, prompting court discussions about compensation while a solution for the noise, in the form of a bypass, awaits construction.

Jan 14 • 11:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Subsidiary Munich Living: Construction Site Communication: Municipal Housing Company Pays Two Million Euros for Consulting

The municipal housing company Munich Living, established just two years ago, faces criticism for multiple issues and is investing two million euros in consultancy to improve its communication and operations.

Jan 11 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pyrenees for Sale

The article discusses the excessive construction of second homes in the Pyrenees, highlighting that over 60% of houses in certain mountain regions are not primary residences, leading to soaring prices and housing issues for locals.

Jan 5 • 04:15 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Plans of road workers complicated by unapproved budget. The bypass of Bučovice will probably not start construction this year

Unapproved budget issues are likely to delay the construction of the Bučovice bypass this year.

Jan 2 • 20:20 UTC

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