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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A residence election would be a simple reconciliation path in Skagafjörður

A local resident believes that holding a vote on the construction of a cultural house in Skagafjörður could address ongoing community disputes.

Mar 23 • 06:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to build a 'cheap' 100 square meter house vs. a prefabricated house in the U.S.

A comparative analysis reveals that constructing a prefabricated house in the U.S. is generally 10% to 20% cheaper than building a traditional house, considering additional project costs.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Debate over cultural house shakes Skagafjörður

A heated debate over the construction of a new cultural house in Skagafjörður has emerged, highlighting opposing views among local leaders.

Mar 22 • 10:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How much rebar is required to build a 3 BHK house?

The article discusses the essential role of rebar in constructing a 3 BHK house in India, detailing the quantity needed and costs involved.

Mar 22 • 06:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Architect's Duties: What Builders Should Consider in the Design Planning

The article discusses the responsibilities of architects and key considerations for builders during the design planning phase of constructing a house in Germany.

Mar 21 • 10:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Million-Euro Deal in Klaipėda Old Town: The Buyer Will Receive More Than Just a House

A residential property in Klaipėda's Old Town is on sale for 1.2 million euros, offering the buyer not only a house but also a construction project and permission to start building.

Mar 21 • 06:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Occurrences by Firefighters in Southern Minas

A house partially collapsed in Varginha, Brazil, after residents reported strange noises and movement, prompting their evacuation before firefighters arrived.

Mar 20 • 14:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Demolition of the haunted house on Baeri Street has begun, construction will commence soon

Demolition has begun on a long-abandoned building on Baeri Street in Tartu, Estonia, with plans for new apartment buildings set to follow.

Mar 20 • 12:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The construction of the Nature House in Jeseníky is in danger. The project was rejected by the mountain spa

The proposed Nature House project in Jeseníky is facing a setback as it has been rejected by the local spa authorities.

Mar 18 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Raudsepp: we must demolish the Tallinn city hall

Tallinn Mayor Peeter Raudsepp advocates for demolishing the existing city hall to make way for a new, modern building that would house the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra's (ERSO) concert hall.

Mar 18 • 12:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Minimal and Realistic: How Much Does It Cost to Build a 'Cheap' 70 m² House in 2026

The rising construction costs in Argentina, influenced by the dollar's value, complicate the landscape for real estate developers.

Mar 17 • 20:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The couple from Dobšice has a month to demolish the house. If they don't make it, the executor will eliminate the illegal building.

A couple from the Czech village of Dobšice has been given one month to demolish their house, with the threat that an executor will take action to remove the building if they fail to comply.

Mar 16 • 13:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

A spider-shaped robot that builds houses in a day

A new spider-shaped robot named Charlotte can construct a 200 m² house within 24 hours without the use of cement, showcasing innovative technology for both Earth and potential extraterrestrial habitats.

Mar 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Couple Lived in Wrong House for Six Months Due to Sign Error: 'The Mason Swapped them'

A couple in Aparecida de Goiânia lived in the wrong house for six months due to a mix-up by a mason who swapped the house signs.

Mar 14 • 18:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A New House is Being Built Next to an Old House - An Expensive Dispute Erupts Immediately

A construction site for a new house caused damage to a 70-year-old neighboring house in Varsinais-Suomi, escalating to a court dispute.

Mar 14 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man dies buried during demolition of house in Maricá

A 40-year-old man died after being buried during the demolition of a deteriorated house in Maricá, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 21:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Father hears daughter’s screams, prevents assault and husband is arrested with knife inside house in Vila Velha

A construction worker was arrested for threatening his wife with a knife in Vila Velha, Brazil, after her father intervened.

Mar 12 • 15:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Opened the doors of Moscow's house: after long disputes – a new turn

The mayor of Vilnius, Valdas Benkunskas, is seeking clarification from the State Territorial Planning and Construction Inspectorate regarding the stalled demolition of a controversial building in the city, originally authorized by the court over 1100 days ago.

Mar 12 • 09:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

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

Construction costs continue to rise, and the devaluation of the dollar has directly impacted prices in foreign currency.

Mar 11 • 14:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In a house built in stages, a pause in construction led to a project with a bright future

Architect María Quattordio led a project in Don Torcuato that optimized limited space and budget for a family home.

Mar 11 • 03:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

On the Way with a Craftsman: Riding the Cargo Bike to the Construction Site

The article follows craftsman Michael du Bellier as he cycles to a client's house in Solln using a cargo bike, highlighting the challenges and joys of commuting in this manner.

Mar 10 • 14:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The National Theatre Vanemuine has invented a new opera house in Tallinn. But how much will it all cost?

The National Theatre Vanemuine is exploring the construction of a new opera house in Tallinn following restrictions imposed by the Estonia National Opera on their performances.

Mar 10 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Delayed construction saves family from being buried by rockslide in ES

A construction delay prevented a family in Afonso Cláudio, Brazil, from being at their home during a rockslide that buried their house.

Mar 9 • 17:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Washington: You Poor Philistines

The article critiques a recent situation where a cardinal bird was unable to flee after crashing into a door, symbolizing people's inability to recognize beauty amidst political criticism on the White House ballroom construction.

Mar 9 • 08:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What was the bill for January in the passive house? Uldis, the owner of a 250 square meter house, shares his experience

The article discusses the energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness of building and living in a passive house in Latvia through the experience of its owner, Uldis.

Mar 9 • 03:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

A family builds a house with earthbags: using a simple engineering method that challenges traditional construction and highlights sustainable building

A family in Argentina has constructed a house using earthbags, promoting a sustainable alternative to traditional building methods.

Mar 8 • 08:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Red Bricks or Cement Bricks... Which is Cheaper for Building a House?

This article compares the costs and benefits of using red bricks versus cement blocks for house construction in India.

Mar 8 • 03:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A family built their house with soil sacks and challenged the traditional model of masonry with an impressive result

A family in Argentina constructed their own home using soil sacks, challenging conventional building methods in a creative and sustainable way.

Mar 4 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A woman builds her house by a lake in the middle of the jungle, lives isolated from civilization, and completes the work in just 120 days, without urban support, neighbors, or conventional infrastructure

A woman named Yen built her own house by a lake in the jungle in just 120 days, showcasing her dedication to a life of autonomy and simplicity.

Mar 3 • 16:17 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Obligations for House Construction: What the Architect Must Do

This article explains the various obligations of architects in house construction, detailing what clients can expect from them.

Mar 3 • 10:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bricklayer dies on the roof of a house during renovation in MT

A 40-year-old bricklayer was found dead on the roof of a house in Sinop, Brazil, while performing renovations.

Mar 2 • 18:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Neighbors laughed at the makeshift construction, but the couple built a 59-square-meter house with their own hands and transformed distrust into admiration

A couple from Ukraine built a small house in their backyard, initially facing skepticism from neighbors, but their DIY project eventually garnered admiration.

Mar 2 • 00:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How close to the border of the plot can you build a house? Check before you start construction

The article discusses regulations in Poland regarding the minimum distances from property borders that must be maintained when constructing a house.

Mar 1 • 05:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The mayor of the capital requests answers from the Construction Inspectorate regarding the unreduced Moscow houses, searching for other ways

The mayor of Vilnius is seeking information from the Construction Inspectorate about the prolonged demolition procedures for the Moscow House, expressing concern from residents frustrated by the building's continued presence.

Feb 28 • 07:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The decision regarding Trump’s 'magnificent ballroom' worth hundreds of millions of dollars is made

A court has ruled on the controversial construction of a ballroom in the White House, approved by Donald Trump despite significant opposition and legal challenges.

Feb 27 • 09:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Judge allows Trump's $560 million White House ballroom project to proceed

A US judge has ruled against a preservationist group's request to block President Trump's $560 million ballroom construction at the White House, allowing the project to move forward.

Feb 26 • 23:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge approves the construction of the grand ballroom of Trump at the White House

A federal judge has ruled against a lawsuit attempting to halt President Trump's controversial plan for a grand ballroom in the White House.

Feb 26 • 21:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump receives judicial permission to build a banquet hall at the White House

The Trump administration has been granted judicial permission to proceed with the construction of a banquet hall at the White House, following the demolition of the east wing.

Feb 26 • 18:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Neighbors laughed at this construction, but a couple built their own 59-square-meter house and spent almost nothing

A couple in Ukraine built a small, affordable house in their backyard using simple materials, defying skepticism from neighbors.

Feb 26 • 16:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After inspecting the president's house fence, construction inspectors found no violations

Lithuanian construction inspectors reported no violations regarding the fence around the president's residence, stating it was not illegally installed on public land.

Feb 25 • 13:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Construction inspectors arrived at Gitanas Nausėda's house to conduct an inspection regarding the fence

Construction inspectors have arrived at the residence of Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to inspect a fence that is being partially demolished before their visit.

Feb 25 • 08:08 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Demolition of the fence surrounding the president's house begins without waiting for the Construction Inspectorate's visit

The demolition of a fence around the president's estate in Lithuania started before an inspection that was scheduled by the Construction Inspectorate.

Feb 24 • 14:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I will remove the deficiencies in the house construction. The opposition did not remove the Český Krumlov councilor Kozlová due to an alleged illegal construction

Českobudějovice councilor Kozlová remains in her position despite opposition claims of illegal construction work.

Feb 23 • 12:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother and son who died after suffering electric shock had just built the house they lived in: 'Full of dreams'

Luzia and Herbert Andrade, a mother and son from Itaguaru, Brazil, tragically died from an electric shock while working with a pressure washer at their newly constructed home.

Feb 23 • 10:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From the forest to concrete: a house being built in a key location has raised concerns in Cariló

A construction project in Cariló has sparked tensions between local residents and the municipality over transparency and environmental impact.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In Texas: they built a mini house for $33,000 for their mother in eight weeks and reveal the challenges

A Texas couple built a $33,000 mini house for the mother to provide her with a permanent living space, sharing their challenges and insights from the construction process.

Feb 20 • 23:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Krnov offers free land for house construction. Flood victims can apply for them

The city of Krnov in Czechia is providing free plots of land for house construction to flood victims.

Feb 20 • 14:56 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 13:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An incomprehensible problem revealed from the plot of the house

A Finnish court has ordered home sellers to pay buyers nearly 200,000 euros after large amounts of household and construction waste were found buried on the property.

Feb 19 • 16:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Bankrupt modular house builder lays off all employees

The company KT Modules announced the layoff of approximately 55 employees amid bankruptcy proceedings, as required by employment regulations.

Feb 18 • 19:02 UTC

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