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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Giant pipe protruding from the ground in the city; city discloses injuries 12 days later

A giant steel pipe unexpectedly protruded 13 meters above ground in Osaka, resulting in injuries to two individuals and damage to vehicles, with the city disclosing the incident only 12 days after it occurred.

Mar 23 • 08:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Knowledge Industry Center Association to hold public hearing on relaxing attic height standards in knowledge industry centers

A public hearing focused on revising attic height regulations in knowledge industry centers is scheduled for April 2 in Goyang City, South Korea.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Metro begins construction of station in Guarulhos, the first outside the São Paulo capital

The Metro in Brazil has commenced construction on the Dutra station in Guarulhos, marking the first metro station to be built outside São Paulo city proper.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇸 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Streets in the Jardim Alvorada neighborhood, in São José, are closed for construction

Streets in the Jardim Alvorada neighborhood of São José dos Campos are partially closed for construction, leading to traffic rerouting.

Mar 22 • 12:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Construction Projects: Ten Million Euros for a Bridge – Is That Necessary?

Munich is planning a pedestrian and cyclist bridge at Giesinger Berg, but budget constraints are causing officials to consider scaled-back options.

Mar 22 • 10:07 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipalities: On Time and Within Budget: This is How Building Without Scandals Works

A new vocational school in Sigmaringen, Germany, has garnered attention for being both architecturally unique and completed without delays or exceeding its budget.

Mar 22 • 10:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

SP Government authorizes R$ 2.64 billion credit for Santos-Guarujá tunnel project

The São Paulo government has approved a R$ 2.64 billion supplementary credit for the construction of the Santos-Guarujá tunnel, a long-awaited infrastructure project in Brazil.

Mar 21 • 12:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Czech Construction Law Would Have to Be Loved by Sir Humphrey

The article discusses issues related to loading a web page apparently linked to the Czech construction law.

Mar 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minister and APS lay cornerstone for the new headquarters of the Federal Police in the Port of Santos and announce construction of new public berths

The cornerstone for the new Federal Police headquarters in Santos was laid, along with announcements for new public berth constructions.

Mar 20 • 19:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police analyzes material and details new irregularities in works at the Parque das Águas in Cambuquira, MG

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating new irregularities related to a corruption scheme involving construction works at the Parque das Águas in Cambuquira, MG.

Mar 20 • 17:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall begins construction of a new service unit in the East Zone

The mayor of Tupã, Renan Pontelli, announced the start of construction for a new health service unit in the East Zone aimed at improving accessibility and quality of care for residents.

Mar 20 • 17:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Bribery in Multimillion-Dollar Construction Project: What's Next?

A Lithuanian company is under investigation for allegedly bribing a public servant in connection with a million-euro construction contract.

Mar 20 • 12:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Metro D as an Example of Inability to Build. Why Change Public Contracts

The article discusses the failure to effectively construct the Metro D line in Czechia, highlighting issues in public contracting processes.

Mar 20 • 06:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Due to the construction of border infrastructure, gravel roads have been damaged in Balvi Municipality

Construction work related to border infrastructure has caused significant damage to both public and private gravel roads in Balvi Municipality, Latvia.

Mar 20 • 04:26 UTC
🇨🇦 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 • 00:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former mayor of Americana and current Secretary of Education of Taboão da Serra sentenced to return R$ 276,000 from daycare construction

Diego De Nadai, the former mayor of Americana, and Luciano Corrêa, the current Secretary of Education of Taboão da Serra, have been ordered to repay R$ 276,600 to public coffers due to irregular payments made for daycare construction in 2011.

Mar 19 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Quinzinho Road in Santa Isabel will be closed for construction this Friday

Quinzinho Road in Santa Isabel, Brazil, will be closed for construction on Friday, from 8 AM to 6 PM, for soil testing necessary for future infrastructure improvements.

Mar 19 • 21:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Change in the use of dumpsters on the streets of CABA: the government established new rules for their use

The government of Buenos Aires has introduced new regulations for the placement and usage of dumpsters on public streets, particularly affecting construction-related companies.

Mar 19 • 13:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railway Construction’ Government-led Signature Campaign... Mixed Views Ahead of Local Elections

Cities in the southern Gyeonggi region are launching a government-led signature campaign to include the Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railway in the national railway network, raising concerns about its timing ahead of local elections.

Mar 19 • 04:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hong Kong apartment fires: hearings to begin into Wang Fuk blaze that killed 168 people

Public hearings will commence regarding a tragic fire in Hong Kong that claimed 168 lives and raised questions about fire safety and construction practices.

Mar 19 • 01:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tram: Line 6 'Pikrodafni - Syntagma' will be fully operational from tomorrow

The Tram Line 6 'Pikrodafni - Syntagma' will resume full operations tomorrow, with the reopening of several stops that were temporarily closed for construction work.

Mar 18 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Deadline for the R$ 130 million bidding for the construction of BRT terminals in MT is extended

The deadline for bidding on the construction of BRT terminals in Cuiabá and Várzea Grande, Brazil, has been extended to March 31, with an estimated cost of R$ 130.7 million.

Mar 18 • 19:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I regret having bought seven years ago to death": in China, the economy plagued by the endless real estate crisis

China's economy is suffering due to an ongoing real estate crisis, with halted construction sites and a growing public distrust affecting market stability.

Mar 18 • 14:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The largest highway contract may face complications. Objections have also been raised in the second competition for the Turany – Hubová section

Complications arise in the awarding of the Turany – Hubová highway construction contract due to new objections against the tender conditions.

Mar 18 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New bus station in Sorocaba will cost R$ 13 million more than expected: 'Technical adjustments', says city hall

The construction of Sorocaba's new bus station has exceeded its budget by R$ 13 million, now totaling nearly R$ 70 million due to necessary technical adjustments and a delayed completion date.

Mar 18 • 10:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

They are requesting an investigation into the former footballer Manusovich for the death of a young woman crushed by a marquee at a construction site

An investigation is being requested into former footballer Damián Marcelo Manusovich following the tragic death of a young woman who was crushed by a fallen advertising marquee in Buenos Aires.

Mar 18 • 09:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Opportunity for Penta? Babiš's Giant Hospital is Taking Shape but Also Raises Distrust

Czech Prime Minister Babiš's ambitious plan for a new mega hospital near Prague's Letňany Metro station is underway, despite concerns and skepticism surrounding the project.

Mar 18 • 08:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The UCO detects a payment to the former director of Highways from a construction company benefiting from the works under investigation in the 'Koldo case'

Investigators are probing a suspicious payment from a construction company to the former director of Highways, linked to public contracts being investigated.

Mar 17 • 18:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Suspended Sentence for Former Odawara City Director in Bribery Case Related to Sewerage Construction

A former environmental director in Odawara City was given a suspended sentence for bribery involving sewer construction projects.

Mar 17 • 09:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Health Secretary visits Polyclinic in Santarém and confirms delivery for the end of March

The Secretary of Public Health for the State of Pará, Uálame Fialho, confirmed the construction of a new Polyclinic in Santarém will be completed by the end of March, aiming to alleviate the burden on local hospitals.

Mar 16 • 15:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The contractor will have to eliminate the uncovered deficiencies on the Mūkusalas Street promenade in Riga

Construction defects on the Mūkusalas Street promenade in Riga have been identified, requiring the contractor to address them while also investigating the causes of these issues.

Mar 16 • 14:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport in Munich: Airport Not Accessible by S-Bahn for Days

Passengers in Munich will face disruptions to the S-Bahn service to the airport for several days due to construction work.

Mar 16 • 10:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The builder will have to rectify the shortcomings found at the recently unveiled Mūkusalas street promenade

The Riga municipality has demanded that a builder address defects found at the Mūkusalas street promenade following public outcry and inspection results.

Mar 16 • 09:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Media: 8 companies interested in building a military village worth 0.5 billion euros in Kairiai

Eight companies have expressed interest in a public-private partnership for the construction of a military facility in Kairiai, Lithuania, with selection of candidates expected by the end of March.

Mar 16 • 06:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction of Passarão will block the return of Avenida Coronel Teixeira in Manaus starting Tuesday (17)

Construction on the Passarão viaduct project will cause a block on Avenida Coronel Teixeira in Manaus, affecting traffic returns near a supermarket.

Mar 15 • 19:24 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Metro: Traffic regulations on Line 2 - Which stations are closing, at what times

Traffic regulations will be implemented on Line 2 of the Athens Metro from March 15 to March 23 due to construction work, leading to early station closures.

Mar 15 • 05:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Controversy over criticized film roof takes a new turn

The controversial roof structure atop the Danish Film Institute in Copenhagen has spiraled into a protracted financial dispute.

Mar 14 • 08:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New zoning regularized clandestine land subdivision in green areas of SP, points out the Public Prosecutor's Office

A region in Itaquera, São Paulo, previously designated as an Environmental Protection Zone, has undergone a zoning change allowing construction despite being covered in vegetation and facing legal challenges from the Public Prosecutor's Office.

Mar 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young men delivering bricks in construction site were killed in AC after criminals checked their cell phones, police say

Two young men were murdered in Brazil after criminals checked their cell phones and believed they belonged to a rival gang.

Mar 13 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio announces donation of land for the construction of an oncology treatment hospital in Itu

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has announced the donation of land in Itu (SP) for a new oncology hospital, set to become a regional reference in cancer treatment.

Mar 13 • 18:03 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Changes to the tram for three weekends – Which line they concern

Traffic regulations will be in effect for three weekends on Line 7 of the Tram due to scheduled construction and events in the Piraeus area.

Mar 13 • 16:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tallinn Wants to Halt Train Traffic for Bicycle Tunnel Construction

Tallinn plans to temporarily suspend train service on Endla Street's railway embankment to construct bicycle tunnels funded by the European Union.

Mar 13 • 13:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Shinwol 5-dong in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Finally Undergoes Redevelopment... "1241 Housing Units to be Provided"

The redevelopment plan for the aging residential area of Shinwol-dong in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, has been revived and will include the construction of 1241 housing units under a public redevelopment scheme.

Mar 13 • 02:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After video of capuchin monkeys at the Ponte do Futuro construction site in Paraíba, MPF investigates environmental impacts

The Brazilian Federal Public Ministry has started an investigation into the potential environmental impacts of the Ponte do Futuro construction in Paraíba after a video showed capuchin monkeys in the area.

Mar 12 • 19:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Edmonton LRT construction to close 102 Avenue to traffic starting March 16

Construction on Edmonton's Valley Line West LRT will fully close 102 Avenue from March 16 to the end of 2026, though pedestrian access will remain available.

Mar 12 • 18:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber cancels public hearing on possible fraud by South Korean giant that filed for bankruptcy after debt of at least R$ 644 million

A public hearing about potential fraud involving Posco Engineering and Construction of Brazil was canceled amidst claims of significant debt and bankruptcy.

Mar 12 • 14:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Line F: this is the project that would change the north-south connectivity of the city, from Barracas to Palermo

The construction of Line F in Buenos Aires aims to improve transportation connectivity between the north and south of the city, benefiting around 300,000 passengers.

Mar 12 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rodalies will remain free until the end of March

The Rodalies train services in Catalonia will continue to be free for passengers until the end of March amid ongoing railway disruptions and construction works.

Mar 12 • 09:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck 'sinks' asphalt on street that underwent construction in Canoas

A truck partially sank into the asphalt in Canoas after passing over a recently repaired street, revealing issues with the road work.

Mar 11 • 20:49 UTC

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