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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

HS2 firm says new steel tariffs will โ€˜exacerbateโ€™ 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 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ 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 โ€ข 00:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ 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 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 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 โ€ข 21:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Chr. Dimas: Resources of 2.36 billion for projects across the country โ€“ 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 โ€ข 09:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Zeina Latif analyzes the macroeconomic scenario at the Sinduscon Meeting

Zeina Latif will discuss Brazil's economic outlook for the construction sector at the Sinduscon Meeting in Curitiba on April 7.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

SindusconPR boosts construction development in Paranรก

SindusconPR, a major construction industry union in Paranรก, is dedicated to enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in the sector while fostering dialogue among businesses, government, and society.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Shorter workday may increase property prices and hinder construction in the country, says construction sector

A proposed reduction in the work schedule in Brazil could raise property costs and slow down construction projects, according to a study by the Brazilian Chamber of Construction Industries (Cbic).

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Cyber University Selected for Construction AI Innovation Research Project

Korea Cyber University has been selected for a research project aiming to enhance AI technology in the construction sector, receiving funding from the Ministry of Science and ICT.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Manitoba training fee could drive up costs on large construction projects, groups say

A new training fee in Manitoba could significantly increase costs for public-sector construction projects, according to industry associations.

Mar 20 โ€ข 00:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police carry out second phase of operation investigating million-dollar scam in the construction sector in Parรก

The Civil Police of Parรก initiated the second phase of 'Operation Concreto Armado', targeting a criminal organization involved in sophisticated scams within the construction sector.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Industrial production is doing well, construction still frozen. GUS released data for February

Poland's industrial production increased by 1.7% in February, while construction remains stagnant due to adverse weather and higher energy prices.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Housing construction is sluggish - A harsh figure has come: "Too high"

A recent survey indicates that 20% of construction professionals in Finland are considering changing careers, highlighting challenges in the housing construction sector.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The builders' warning to Pedro Sรกnchez not to leave them out of the anti-war shield: "There will be delays and abandonment of works"

The construction sector in Spain warns the government that rising prices and material shortages could lead to project delays and abandonments, urging inclusion in the government's support measures amidst the economic fallout from the conflict in Iran.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Construction: the worrying data for the sector and the reasons for the rise in the cost per square meter with a falling dollar

The Argentine construction sector is experiencing rising costs per square meter despite a decrease in the parallel dollar exchange rate.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Lack of Electricity Supply Aggravates the List of Obstacles to Build Faster

The construction sector in Spain is facing significant challenges due to insufficient electricity supply, exacerbated by global tensions affecting energy markets.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Natural Stone Sector Aims to Double Exports by 2030

Brazil's natural stone companies closed 2025 with record exports of $1.5 billion, and aim to increase this to $3 billion by 2030, focusing on the U.S. market.

Mar 17 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Building Bonuses: A Blow to Construction from the Urban Planning Code

The construction sector in Greece faced a significant decline in 2025 due to legal uncertainties introduced by the Supreme Court's decision to abolish building bonuses.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Ontario records consecutive months of improving housing starts

Ontario's housing starts have increased for two consecutive months, indicating a potential recovery in the homebuilding sector.

Mar 16 โ€ข 21:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Industry and construction explain almost two-thirds of the more than 200,000 private jobs lost since 2023

Argentina has lost over 200,000 formal private sector jobs since Javier Milei's government took office, with the manufacturing and construction sectors accounting for nearly two-thirds of this job loss.

Mar 16 โ€ข 21:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

East Africa: Tanzanian Tycoons Step Up Acquisitions of Kenyan Companies

Tanzanian investors are increasingly acquiring Kenyan companies, exemplified by Edha Nahdi's acquisition of Bamburi Cement, boosting the construction sector and promising job creation.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Industrial production is growing, but slowed in January. Construction is doing worse

Czech industrial production is experiencing growth, although it has shown signs of slowing down in January, with the construction sector facing greater challenges.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

A new oil refinery is being built in the USA after a long time

President Donald Trump announced the construction of a new oil refinery in Texas, marking the first of its kind in the USA in 50 years.

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

When the state couldn't find money for a million-euro road, the small municipality of Keitele funded it themselves

The municipality of Keitele has decided to finance the construction of an industrial road without state support, reflecting local determination to enhance its industrial sector.

Mar 10 โ€ข 17:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New urgent bill to incentivize construction and donation of housing

The government of Ecuador has introduced a new urgent bill to create tax incentives for the donation of social interest housing to encourage private sector participation in addressing housing shortages.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Holcim Ecuador has a 21% female participation, well above the 3.9% recorded in the construction sector

Holcim Ecuador highlights its 21% female workforce participation, significantly above the national average of 3.9% in the construction sector.

Mar 8 โ€ข 20:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Construction materials sector joins in forum to amplify political voice

The construction materials industry in Brazil is uniting to strengthen its political influence and address key issues affecting the sector, such as high financing costs and complex tax regulations.

Mar 8 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The sector that wastes the most may have found a surprising shortcut: transforming plastic into houses, re-packaging rubble into urban facades, and 'growing' bricks shaped like mushrooms

The construction industry, one of the largest waste generators in the U.S., is exploring innovative ways to convert waste materials into sustainable building resources.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Lohja filed a complaint about the actions of the dismissed sector manager - internal audit revealed millions in irregularities

The city of Lohja has filed a police complaint regarding suspected misconduct by the dismissed city construction director, Pekka Puistosalo, following an internal audit that uncovered significant irregularities.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The sector that wastes the most discovers an incredible shortcut: transforming plastic into houses, re-packaging debris into urban facades, and cultivating bricks made with mushrooms

The construction industry is one of the largest waste producers in the U.S., but innovative solutions are emerging to transform construction waste into sustainable materials and housing.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Construction Industry Raises Its Economic and Business Expectations

The construction industry in Ecuador is increasing its economic expectations and sector performance due to positive forecasts.

Mar 4 โ€ข 18:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Wood-furniture, finishing turnover exceeds 4.3 billion with exports growing by 11%

The finishing sector in construction is projected to generate over 4.3 billion euros in revenue in 2025, driven by a stable domestic market and an 11% increase in exports.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:24 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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Court verdict in construction sector corruption case: imposed a six-figure fine

A court in Vilnius has found an individual guilty of corruption in the construction sector, imposing a fine of over 179,000 euros.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Who is building the largest batteries in the Czech Republic? Fossil barons and a company from outside the sector

The article discusses the entities involved in the construction of the largest battery facilities in Czechia, focusing on unexpected players like fossil fuel investors.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Construction: Why It Is Collapsing โ€“ The Role of the Building Code and Newly Built Properties

Greece's construction sector saw a sharp decline in 2025 due to new regulations that eliminated building bonuses, resulting in a 20.6% decrease in authorized housing unit permits.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland's economy grew slightly last year

Finland's GDP increased by 0.2 percent last year, according to Statistics Finland.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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

Wojciech Trojanowski of Strabag emphasizes the importance of local content in ensuring efficient project execution and sector development in Poland.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction company holds job fair for civil construction in Fortaleza; see how to participate

The Diagonal Group is organizing a job fair in Fortaleza focused on opportunities in the civil construction sector.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Between the decline of the sector and the growth of the economy, the Chamber of Construction celebrated its 90th anniversary at Teatro Colรณn

The Argentine Chamber of Construction celebrated its 90th anniversary at Teatro Colรณn amidst the backdrop of a recovering economy and challenges faced by the construction sector.

Feb 25 โ€ข 01:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

As the population ages, it will thrive โ€“ The unexpected sector that will see demand increase

The aging global population is predicted to drive an increase in demand for elevators, as noted by industry leaders.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In E. Masiulis' book - about President Lubys' desire to transfer the construction of the LNG terminal to business

Former Minister E. Masiulis discusses in his upcoming book the integration of Lithuania's transport infrastructure into the EU and private sector involvement in the construction of the LNG terminal.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Frost Created Unemployment in the Construction Industry - Now There is Hope

A prolonged cold winter has led to a significant increase in unemployment in the construction sector in Northern Jutland, but milder weather is expected to improve conditions for unemployed workers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office charges former Secretary of Agriculture of SP for alleged illegal increases in rural program

The Sรฃo Paulo Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against former Agriculture Secretary Francisco Matturro and current deputy Ricardo Lorenzini for allegedly authorizing illegal price increases for companies responsible for road construction in rural areas.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Major UK construction firm collapses into administration โ€“ 47 years in business

FK Construction, a major construction firm in the UK, has collapsed into administration after 47 years in business due to a slowdown in the building sector.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Beyond the Fate case: the economy is growing, but quality private employment is falling

Despite an economic growth of approximately 4% in Argentina, private sector employment of quality is declining, particularly in industry and construction.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:01 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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Very weak GUS data on industrial and construction production in January

Industrial production in Poland fell by 1.5% in January, disappointing analysts' forecasts of a 2.8% increase.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Tough sell for B.C. budget featuring tax hike, record deficit and construction delays

British Columbia's budget proposal is facing criticism due to significant tax increases, a soaring deficit, and cuts in public sector jobs amid ongoing construction delays.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:14 UTC

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