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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public works stalled in Sรฃo Paulo total more than R$ 542 million in contracts

In Sรฃo Paulo, there are 34 stalled public works projects, amounting to over R$ 542 million in contracts, reflecting inefficiencies in public spending.

Mar 5 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vectra promotes recognition for workers and contractors of the construction sites

Vectra honored workers and contractors involved in various construction projects in Londrina, Brazil, for their outstanding performance in quality, Lean practices, and safety.

Mar 4 โ€ข 20:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The Minister of Transport after meeting with Bane Nor: I was very clear

Norwegian Transport Minister Nygรฅrd summoned Bane Nor for a clarifying meeting after the company announced delays and suspensions of several construction projects, which he later criticized for causing confusion.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Asso.subsea signs deal for construction of new generation TSV

Asso.subsea of Greece has signed a contract for the construction of 'Andromeda', a new generation Trenching Support Vessel designed for complex offshore energy projects.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Caution Prevails in the Warehouse Market

The logistics sector in Poland is showing caution as major companies announce new warehouse projects amid declining demand in Europe.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why is the Yoon Seok-yeol government continuing the dam construction rushed by the Yoon Seok-yeol government?

The continuation of dam projects initiated under the Yoon Seok-yeol government has raised significant controversy as the Lee Jae-myung government re-evaluates their necessity and legality.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

The Minister of Transport Calls Bane Nor to Account

Norway's Minister of Transport has summoned Bane Nor for clarification following the company's announcement of significant delays and halts in railway construction projects due to reduced investment budgets.

Mar 4 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Bane Nor halts and postpones several construction projects

Bane Nor announces the halt and postponement of various construction projects across Norway due to significant reductions in investment frameworks.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Bane Nor halts and postpones several construction projects

Bane Nor has announced the suspension and postponement of several construction projects across Norway due to significant budget cuts.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

One of Norway's largest construction projects is rising in the middle of Oslo. Few have noticed it

A significant construction project for the new Aker Hospital is underway in Oslo, with substantial progress that has gone largely unnoticed by the public.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Most senior council officers in England say building work hit by delays

A significant proportion of senior council officers in England report delays in construction projects amid ongoing financial pressures and a call for funding reform.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Tinubu's road projects will promote regional economic growth โ€“ Umahi

The Nigerian Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, emphasizes that road construction projects under President Bola Tinubu's administration will significantly boost regional economic growth and address infrastructure deficits.

Mar 1 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Millions of cubic meters of rock extracted from tunnels and construction sites in Hong Kong did not end up as debris: they were reused in landfill projects that created new neighborhoods

Hong Kong has successfully reused millions of cubic meters of rock from underground construction projects to create new neighborhoods and infrastructure, addressing land scarcity in the region.

Mar 1 โ€ข 00:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt before the election: More construction sites than money

Frankfurt's cultural committee reaches a rare consensus ahead of local elections, aiming to finalize a budget amidst numerous expensive projects and construction sites.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hipermolde expands service and consolidates in strategic regions

Hipermolde is enhancing its service structure in Brazil by establishing a network of representatives to ensure timely delivery and technical support for prefabricated construction projects.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Tinubu approves three road projects in Niger

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstruction of three major roads in Niger State, aimed at improving infrastructure.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

The number of new buildings has significantly increased in downtown Akureyri, and more are in the planning stages

Akureyri is experiencing a rise in new building developments, with several additional projects in the planning phase.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Trojanowski, Strabag: A Chance for Companies in the Polish Market

The article discusses how planned large-scale investments in infrastructure in Poland present significant opportunities for local firms, emphasizing strategically important projects and the need for safeguarding local knowledge and resources.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

KNAB investigates possible illegal acceptance of construction projects in Daugavpils

The KNAB is investigating potential misuse of power by a public official regarding the acceptance of two construction projects in Daugavpils.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The activity volume of Estonian construction companies decreased for the fourth consecutive year

Estonian construction companies experienced a 1.5 percent decrease in activity volume in 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 23:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Implementation of waste projects in Kavala, Rhodes

The construction of a waste processing unit in Kavala has begun, valued at โ‚ฌ101.38 million after the recent contract signing.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Bridge Construction: How Road Building Destroys Landscapes

The article discusses the replacement of a monstrous elevated road from the DDR era in Leipzig with a new construction, critiquing the cultural and environmental impact of such projects.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Isac and Ebba maxed out when the home renovation deduction was increased - see their renovation journey

Ebba Myhrman and her partner Isac Wadsten have capitalized on a tax increase for home renovations, boosting the construction sector while undertaking their own renovation projects.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

On the guarantee fund and legal protection, the Council says no

The opposition councilors in Milan have presented a motion to the administration regarding blocked construction projects, but the majority has blocked it.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Seven million homes in limbo: 73% of announced urban projects are blocked

A significant portion of Spain's urban housing projects remains stalled despite rising public investment in housing.

Feb 13 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Riga Municipality hopes to attract as many entrepreneurs as possible for street repairs

Riga Municipality is aiming to involve more entrepreneurs in street repair projects through a new procurement process.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Toto Costruzioni Generali focuses on Volvo: 52 trucks arriving for construction sites in Italy

Toto Costruzioni Generali is investing approximately 9 million euros in 52 new Volvo trucks to enhance its fleet for construction projects across Italy.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'They want to do social cleansing': Sex workers resist World Cup works in Tlalpan

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

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Aichi Prefecture's Yatomi City Director Suspected of Leaking Bidding Amounts; Contractor to Be Sent Documents as Well

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.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"We build or sell ten times more expensive": in the Cyclades islands, can the concrete fever harm tourism?

In the Cyclades, the rapid expansion of luxury hotel projects is raising concerns among locals about negative impacts on tourism and the environment.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ready Stock and Fast Delivery Transform the Pace of Construction

The article discusses how availability of materials and timely delivery are crucial to preventing delays in construction projects in Brazil.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Trump Administration Will Appeal Rulings on ร˜rsted Projects

The Trump administration plans to appeal federal court decisions that allowed the resumption of construction on several offshore wind projects by the Danish company ร˜rsted after previously ordering work to halt.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The Trump administration will appeal decisions regarding ร˜rsted projects

The Trump administration plans to appeal federal court decisions that allowed several offshore wind projects, including those of the Danish company ร˜rsted, to resume construction after initial halts ordered by the administration.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The Trump administration has not given up the fight against ร˜rsted

The Trump administration plans to appeal federal court decisions that allowed wind projects, including those by the Danish company ร˜rsted, to resume construction after previously suspending work.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The eternal traffic jams due to the multiplication of works in Madrid: "Every day is hell"

Madrid is experiencing severe traffic congestion due to multiple simultaneous construction projects by the regional government and City Hall, frustrating many residents.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:30 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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Construction output volume increased by 9% in 2025

Construction production in Latvia rose by 9.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, driven particularly by growth in infrastructure projects.

Feb 10 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Denmark and Greenland agree on health and construction projects

Denmark and Greenland have signed an agreement aimed at enhancing healthcare provision and launching significant construction initiatives in Greenland.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The European Investment Bank doubles funding to Spain for housing construction

The European Investment Bank has doubled its funding in Spain to 2 billion euros for housing projects for the years 2024-2025, aimed at constructing affordable homes.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

TERNA wins 1 billion euro rail contracts in Romania

TERNA has secured contracts worth 1 billion euros for railway projects in Romania in collaboration with Alstom Romania.

Feb 9 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

TERNA: Final contractor for two railway projects in Romania โ€“ The total budget is 1 billion euros

Greek construction company TERNA has been awarded the contract for two railway projects in Romania, with a total budget of 1 billion euros.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Light at the end of the tunnel for the implementation of infrastructure projects worth 2 billion euros

The path is opening for the examination of standard proposals submitted by construction companies for significant infrastructure projects estimated to cost around 2 billion euros in Attica, which have been stalled at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport for years.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต NHK News (JP)
World

$80 trillion investment in the U.S. based on Japan-U.S. agreement, with three projects as the first candidates

Three projects, including the construction of a gas-fired power plant, are being considered as initial candidates for an $80 trillion investment in the U.S. following the recent Japan-U.S. agreement, with further ministerial negotiations expected soon.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Failed or Beautiful? This is what our reviewer thinks about the new government quarter.

The new government quarter in Norway, one of the most expensive and ambitious construction projects in the country's history, raises questions about its functionality and beauty.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

REALITY CHECK: Saudi Arabia Halts Major Projects Left and Right: Now the World's Largest Cube has Been Braked

Saudi Arabia has suspended construction of the Mukaabi, a massive cubical skyscraper that was to be the centerpiece of the $620 billion New Murabba district in Riyadh, originally set for completion by 2030.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Texas: the new law SB 785 signed by Abbott that impacts construction

Texas has enacted a new law aimed at streamlining the construction market, particularly for prefabricated homes, which promises to reduce bureaucracy and facilitate building projects starting in 2026.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What was Supertech's 'web' in which 51,000 buyers got trapped, now houses will be available

The Supreme Court has granted relief to nearly 51,000 Supertech buyers who have been waiting for their homes, ordering that all pending projects will now be completed by the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC).

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:41 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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

AKTOR: Acquiring 36% in 'Diktaion Concessions' for the Northern Road Axis of Crete

The AKTOR Group is strategically enhancing its presence in concession projects by announcing the signing of a binding agreement to acquire a significant stake in the Northern Road Axis project in Crete.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:03 UTC

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