Court suspends demolitions and new buildings in SP for seeing flaws in zoning review
Sรฃo Paulo's court has temporarily halted the issuance of permits for demolitions and new constructions due to issues in the zoning law revision process.
A small municipality reports on the aftermath of the 'yard sauna law': workload increased, revenues dropped by tens of thousands
A new construction law in Finland has led to a significant decrease in the number of building permit applications, resulting in financial losses for small municipalities like Siuntio.
Bombinhas (SC): Federal Police investigates fraud in illegal constructions in a paradise destination
The Federal Police launched an operation to investigate fraud in construction permits in Bombinhas, a renowned tourist spot in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The sauna boom is now spreading in Finland like an itch โ here's why
The sauna market in Finland has seen rapid growth, particularly in the sales of small saunas, following a new construction law that allows the building of small structures without permits.
Construction volumes may start to grow this year
Estonian construction companies experienced a decline in activity last year, but increased building permits suggest a potential growth in construction volumes this year.
Housing Construction in Rostock: It Takes Ten Years to Obtain a Building Permit
In Rostock, obtaining a building permit for housing construction takes about ten years, highlighting inefficiencies in urban development processes.
Court suspends permits for the construction of buildings on the coastline of Salvador due to risk of environmental damage
A federal court in Brazil has suspended building permits for the Infinity Blue and Infinity Sea projects in Salvador due to environmental concerns.
Housing: The number of building permits is rising again
The number of building permits in Germany has increased for the first time in 2025 after a three-year decline, with nearly 240,000 permits issued.
Housing construction is still struggle
Housing construction in Finland continues to decline, with last year seeing a drop in new completions and building permits.
Czech Republic Faces Record Decline in Building Permits
Czech building authorities issued 61,613 permits in 2022, a reduction of about 10,500 from the previous year, indicating a concerning trend in construction activity.
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.
Utilitas Wind receives construction permit for the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm
Utilitas Wind has been granted construction permits for the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm and the installation of an export cable to connect it to Estonia's main grid.
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.
Media: Galio Group promises 42 million investments in Lithuanian real estate sector this year
Galio Group plans to invest 42 million euros in the Lithuanian real estate sector this year, despite having invested only 27 million euros last year due to delays in obtaining construction permits.
Court suspends decision preventing new licenses and permits for constructions on the Coastal Road
The Court of Rio Grande do Norte has suspended the decision blocking new urban licenses and building permits for constructions on the Coastal Road in Natal, following a request from the city's mayor and in the context of a law passed in December 2024.
Mayor of Milos on hotel licenses: "Ecological crime โ Pre-approvals come out even for Natura areas"
The Mayor of Milos, Manolis Mikelis, criticized the issuance of hotel construction permits in culturally significant and ecologically sensitive areas, stating that development should not compromise the island's heritage.
Demolition of the community center without permission: 'The damage is done'
Contractors began demolishing the old community center in Kรณpavogur without the necessary permits, prompting a halt to the work by local authorities.
New construction permits in Barcelona register their worst figure in ten years
Despite a good year for construction in Catalonia, Barcelona saw a significant decline in new construction permits, marking the worst figures in a decade.
Builders imported 30% fewer foreign workers last year
The trend of decreasing permits for foreign workers confirmed that 30% fewer were imported last year compared to the previous year, with a total of 170,723 issued permits.
In 2025, over 170,000 work permits issued: Most foreign workers from BiH, Nepal, and Serbia
The Ministry of Interior has released annual statistics indicating that Croatia issued 170,723 work and residence permits in 2025, primarily for workers from BiH, Nepal, and Serbia, mostly employed in tourism, hospitality, and construction, which reflects a decrease from 206,529 permits in 2024.
It is unknown how to design temporary shelter locations
The article discusses new obligations for multi-family and public utility buildings that will come into effect in January 2026, focusing on legislative changes and their impact on construction projects and permits.
USKOK filed charges against an SDP representative and seven other people
USKOK has filed charges against eight individuals, including SDP representative Barbara Antoliฤ Vupora, for alleged corruption related to construction permits.
Construction: Grew in September with a 12.5% increase in permits
The construction sector has gained momentum in September, showing a 12.5% increase in permits amid the clarification of the New Building Regulation and the restart of frozen construction sites.
ELSTAT: Building permits increased by 12.5% in September
In September, Greece's ELSTAT reported a 12.5% increase in building permits, totaling 2,549 issued, although there was a decrease of 6.3% in building permits over the nine-month period from January to September 2025.