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🇦🇷 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Venice, threats and violence from squatters

In Venice, the president of the Territorial Company for Residential Construction faced threats and violence from squatters amid ongoing debates on housing legality.

Mar 10 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Pension Fund Money is Turning the Construction Engine - Stopped Projects are Being Revived at Full Speed

Pension funds are fueling the construction of residential housing, reviving previously halted projects, as seen in Lindiniškiai village.

Mar 9 • 03:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The construction company of the Park Patricios building has started reinforcing the structure

The construction company COSUD has initiated reinforcement tasks for the structure of a residential complex in Park Patricios following a garage collapse.

Mar 5 • 13:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Vaasa, one wind turbine prevents the construction of 40 plots - Very rare, says the CEO of Finnish renewables

A single wind turbine in Vaasa is obstructing the development of 40 residential plots, in a rare case highlighted by the CEO of the Finnish Wind Power Association.

Mar 5 • 11:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Kaamos" to invest 42 million euros in residential building quarter construction in Āgenskalns

Kaamos is set to invest 42 million euros in a new residential project in Āgenskalns, Riga, which will include two energy-efficient apartment buildings.

Mar 5 • 06:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An architect revealed why the grass was decisive in the collapse of Parque Patricios and hinted that they 'skimped'

Architect Sergio Poggi explained that inadequate drainage beneath the grass contributed to the collapse of a parking structure in Parque Patricios, leading to the evacuation of a residential complex.

Mar 4 • 16:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Construction project at Paketposthalle: Million-dollar dispute over noise between high-rise investor and Backstage

A significant dispute has erupted over noise protection measures between Backstage cultural center and Büschl Group, the investor behind a high-rise residential project near the site.

Mar 3 • 15:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

It may soon be nearly impossible to build wind turbines in Pirkanmaa – a new law would push them further from settlements

A proposed law in Finland may restrict the construction of wind turbines to greater distances from residential areas, raising concerns among local residents about proximity and noise.

Mar 3 • 05:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Life by the Sea: What Changes in the Daily Lives of Residents

Residents living near the ocean experience significant improvements in quality of life, health, and real estate investment opportunities, according to studies and insights from a Brazilian construction company.

Mar 2 • 19:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

An 80-meter residential tower is to be built near the Trnava City Arena. The project is led by Eduard Šebo, known for controversial Harvard funds

A new 80-meter residential tower with 25 floors is planned for construction near Trnava's City Arena by developer United Real Estate, led by businessman Eduard Šebo.

Mar 2 • 13:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The planned apartment building in the suburb has been reduced after residents' complaints

The planned construction of a 12-apartment building in a Klaipeda suburb has been scaled back following concerns from local residents regarding safety and insufficient parking.

Mar 2 • 06:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Entrepreneurs fighting against the residential area on Pirita Road failed to annul the building permit

Entrepreneurs Enn Veskimägi and Priit Alamäel failed to annul a building permit for a residential area being developed on Pirita Road in Tallinn after the administrative court upheld the city's decision.

Feb 27 • 18:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court endorses the rule in Barcelona that requires 30% of newly built apartments to be designated as affordable housing

The Supreme Court of Spain has upheld a Barcelona ordinance mandating that 30% of new residential construction must be allocated for affordable housing.

Feb 23 • 18:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Pärnu City Council approved the detailed plan for the former linen factory site for a residential and business quarter

The Pärnu City Council has approved a detailed plan for the redevelopment of the former linen factory site into a residential and business quarter, with construction set to begin shortly in three phases.

Feb 22 • 16:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Riviera Tower: Just before the completion of the highest green residential skyscraper in the Mediterranean – Height of 200 meters and 170 apartments.

The construction of Riviera Tower, the highest green residential skyscraper in the Mediterranean, is nearing completion with 170 apartments across 42 floors in Greece.

Feb 20 • 16:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Eamets: The construction of Rail Baltic did not get the entire construction market going last year

Construction activity in Estonia saw a modest decline in 2022, despite an increase in residential building, as overall construction volumes dropped by 1.4%.

Feb 20 • 07:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Bonava Latvia will invest 11.5 million euros in a residential building project in Torņakalns

Bonava Latvia is investing 11.5 million euros in the construction of two six-story apartment buildings in Torņakalns, Riga, offering 120 apartments with modern and sustainable features.

Feb 20 • 06:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The MDS regulation has just come into force, and it is already waiting for amendment

A new regulation concerning the design of public buildings and multi-family residential buildings in Poland is set for amendment less than a year after its implementation, due to concerns raised during the initial phase of its enforcement.

Feb 19 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Playground structure collapses, kills child and injures others in Greater BH, firefighters say

A playground structure collapsed in a residential complex in Vespasiano, Brazil, resulting in the death of one child and injuries to four others.

Feb 17 • 19:27 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A new residential neighborhood is planned to replace the Pärnu hotel

A plan has been proposed to construct a new residential quarter in place of the Pärnu hotel, featuring apartments, commercial spaces, and a new hotel with a spa, expected to begin construction by 2028.

Feb 16 • 12:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Large cities woke up to regulate construction – Espoo demands more owner-occupied housing, Helsinki considers 75 square meters as a minimum

Espoo is pushing for an increase in owner-occupied housing, demanding that 45% of new residential areas consist of homes available for purchase, in contrast to the current trend favoring rental apartments.

Feb 15 • 18:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A LOOK AHEAD ⟩ New energy-efficient homes rise near Harku Lake

Construction of a new residential development in Haabersti, Tallinn, will begin this summer, featuring 52 energy-efficient apartments scheduled for completion in 2027.

Feb 13 • 12:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Economy in Munich: City wants to link new offices to the construction of apartments

Munich city officials are proposing a policy that would link the development of new office spaces with residential housing to promote mixed-use areas and affordable spaces for various social purposes.

Feb 10 • 13:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Instead of tents, residential containers. The city led by a deputy built illegally

A city in Czechia, managed by a deputy, was found to have illegally constructed residential containers instead of tents.

Feb 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Construction strengthened last year, but residential construction is hampered by approvals and expensive mortgages

Czech construction showed strength last year, although residential construction faced challenges due to slow approvals and high mortgage costs.

Feb 6 • 17:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

What the new 100 million euro investment includes for the large residential project of Centric-TEN Brinke at Hellinikon

The article discusses the details of a new 100 million euro investment aimed at a large residential project by Centric-TEN Brinke in Hellinikon, with plans for design and construction by early 2027.

Feb 6 • 06:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

This decision in Palanga will change the usual view of the city center: and faster than many expect

A new project proposes the construction of two buildings in Palanga, including a duplex residential house and a recreational building, which are currently under public review.

Feb 4 • 20:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

APN received 4100 applications from first-time property owners. This is the average amount of support

The APN has received 4,138 applications for tax refunds related to the purchase or construction of first residential properties, with 2,776 applications approved so far totaling €21.4 million.

Feb 4 • 14:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A new residential project is being developed in Ķengarags

Construction company SIA 'Monum' will invest 19 million euros in the development of its first residential project in the Ķengarags area of Riga, comprising two apartment buildings with a total of 160 apartments, set to begin construction in the spring of 2026 and complete by the summer of 2027.

Feb 4 • 13:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lamda Development: Construction of a residential complex of five buildings in The Ellinikon

Lamda Development is progressing with a residential complex comprising five buildings, including 128 apartments, in The Ellinikon area of Little Athens.

Feb 4 • 10:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lamda Development: Construction of a residential complex of five buildings in Elliniko

Lamda Development is moving forward with the construction of a five-building residential complex in the Metropolitan Area of Elliniko – Agios Kosmas after securing the necessary environmental approvals, comprising a total of 128 apartments on a 13-acre site.

Feb 4 • 04:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Piazza Perego, the TAR rejects the builders' appeal regarding the calculation of charges

The TAR has ruled that the local municipality was justified in demanding a fee of €394,177.83 from builders who underestimated the charges for construction related to the transformation of industrial buildings into residential ones.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The world's largest luxury residential megayacht takes shape

The Ulyssia, under construction and presented at Miami Art Week, is a floating community offering customizable suites on a vessel over 300 meters long, with vacation costs of 3.5 million euros per week.

Jan 16 • 12:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Penta requested an ecological 'stamp' for the construction of a new district. It wants to relocate the train station

Masaryk Station Investment, controlled by Penta Group, has requested an Environmental Impact Assessment for a large-scale residential project between Masaryk Station and Florenc, involving six blocks of residential buildings and plans to relocate the bus station and build a new terminal.

Jan 15 • 14:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Photo: Mercedes turns to the construction of luxury real estate: See what they are building in Dubai

Mercedes is shifting its focus to additional revenue sources by participating in the construction of a large residential community in Dubai, comprising over 13,000 apartments.

Jan 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

New New Zagreb? You read that right, it is being built in Črnomerec

A significant urban development project is underway in Črnomerec, transforming the historic Ciglana Črnomerec into a cultural center alongside the construction of approximately 1000 residential units.

Jan 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government will free up land for housing, but municipalities will benefit. The project has been revised

The article discusses the revised legislation aimed at freeing up land for residential construction, exploring the roles of various agencies and the potential uses for municipalities, as well as the prospects for public sector housing.

Jan 13 • 03:47 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

One dead and at least eight injured after a gas explosion in a construction building in Carabanchel

A gas explosion in a residential building undergoing renovation in Carabanchel has left one dead and at least eight injured.

Jan 9 • 16:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Construction Industry: Construction Prices for Residential Buildings Continue to Rise

The cost of building new apartments in Germany has continued to increase, with construction prices for conventionally built residential buildings rising by 3.2% in November compared to the same month last year, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).

Jan 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

3560 requests for tax refunds for the first property

The Agency for Legal Traffic and Real Estate Mediation has received a total of 3,560 requests for tax refunds related to the purchase or construction of first residential properties, with 2,340 approved so far, according to the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction, and State Property.

Jan 7 • 18:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

APN received 3560 requests for tax refunds for the first property

The Agency for Legal Transactions and Real Estate Mediation (APN) has received a total of 3560 tax refund requests for the purchase or construction of the first residential property, with 2340 already approved valued at 17.95 million euros, according to the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction, and State Property.

Jan 7 • 14:06 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Parking spaces and 15 apartments. Zbraslav town hall wants to start building a barrier-free house this year

The Zbraslav town hall plans to begin construction of a barrier-free residential building featuring parking and 15 apartments this year.

Jan 3 • 12:33 UTC

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