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Lower US Borrowing Costs Spark Optimism in Stagnant Construction Sector
Reduced borrowing costs, driven by the Federal Reserve's decision, are injecting optimism into the struggling US construction industry, which anticipates a surge in housing sales and a market turnaround.
Lower US Borrowing Costs Spark Optimism in Stagnant Construction Sector
Reduced borrowing costs, driven by the Federal Reserve's decision, are injecting optimism into the struggling US construction industry, which anticipates a surge in housing sales and a market turnaround.
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52% Bias Score
Allegations of Unlawful Behavior in Australian Construction Industry
Union accusations against Webuild and subcontractor Future Form allege knowledge of illegal employees working at the Western Sydney Airport, alongside suspected standover activity and underpayment; a separate incident involves bribery in a Melbourne project.
Allegations of Unlawful Behavior in Australian Construction Industry
Union accusations against Webuild and subcontractor Future Form allege knowledge of illegal employees working at the Western Sydney Airport, alongside suspected standover activity and underpayment; a separate incident involves bribery in a Melbourne project.
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36% Bias Score
High-Risk Russian Construction Market: Debt, High Prices, and Government Intervention
Amidst a 38.7% drop in new housing sales in Russia (July 2024-June 2025), 25% of developers face high bankruptcy risk due to debt, yet prices remain high due to increased construction costs, reduced supply, and profit-seeking, while the government plans support measures.
High-Risk Russian Construction Market: Debt, High Prices, and Government Intervention
Amidst a 38.7% drop in new housing sales in Russia (July 2024-June 2025), 25% of developers face high bankruptcy risk due to debt, yet prices remain high due to increased construction costs, reduced supply, and profit-seeking, while the government plans support measures.
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40% Bias Score
Ferrovial Sues Acciona for Alleged Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
Ferrovial sued Acciona in a US court for alleged misappropriation of trade secrets after five former Ferrovial executives joined Acciona, allegedly downloading over 100,000 confidential documents before their departure. Acciona denies these claims and requests dismissal.
Ferrovial Sues Acciona for Alleged Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
Ferrovial sued Acciona in a US court for alleged misappropriation of trade secrets after five former Ferrovial executives joined Acciona, allegedly downloading over 100,000 confidential documents before their departure. Acciona denies these claims and requests dismissal.
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44% Bias Score
UK to Build 40,000 Homes on Railway Land
The UK government plans to build up to 40,000 homes on disused railway land over ten years, starting with projects in four cities, to address housing shortages and create jobs, but faces challenges from regulatory hurdles and industry capacity.
UK to Build 40,000 Homes on Railway Land
The UK government plans to build up to 40,000 homes on disused railway land over ten years, starting with projects in four cities, to address housing shortages and create jobs, but faces challenges from regulatory hurdles and industry capacity.
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44% Bias Score
Developer's $110,000 Payment to Gangland Associate Sparks Wider Inquiry into CFMEU
A Gold Coast developer paid $110,000 to gangland associate John Khoury for industrial peace on a Broadbeach project; this, along with other revelations, prompted an expansion of a Queensland inquiry into the CFMEU, mirroring a national concern about organized crime's influence in construction.
Developer's $110,000 Payment to Gangland Associate Sparks Wider Inquiry into CFMEU
A Gold Coast developer paid $110,000 to gangland associate John Khoury for industrial peace on a Broadbeach project; this, along with other revelations, prompted an expansion of a Queensland inquiry into the CFMEU, mirroring a national concern about organized crime's influence in construction.
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56% Bias Score
German Housing Construction Permits Increase in July 2025
Following a period of decline, the number of housing construction permits in Germany surged in July 2025, reaching 22,100, a 30% increase compared to July 2024, although still the lowest value since 2009.
German Housing Construction Permits Increase in July 2025
Following a period of decline, the number of housing construction permits in Germany surged in July 2025, reaching 22,100, a 30% increase compared to July 2024, although still the lowest value since 2009.
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40% Bias Score
Hong Kong's Bamboo Scaffolding Tradition Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Safety Concerns and Modernization Push
Amidst economic downturn and safety concerns, Hong Kong's traditional bamboo scaffolding, integral to the city's construction and visual identity, faces an uncertain future as the government promotes metal alternatives, impacting the livelihoods of skilled workers and potentially losing a cultural h...
Hong Kong's Bamboo Scaffolding Tradition Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Safety Concerns and Modernization Push
Amidst economic downturn and safety concerns, Hong Kong's traditional bamboo scaffolding, integral to the city's construction and visual identity, faces an uncertain future as the government promotes metal alternatives, impacting the livelihoods of skilled workers and potentially losing a cultural h...
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24% Bias Score
Open for Business Growth Fund Aids Women-Owned Construction Firms Past $1 Million Revenue
The Open for Business Growth Fund, a Wells Fargo initiative, provides flexible capital and advisory services to small businesses, particularly women-owned firms in construction, facing challenges scaling beyond $1 million in revenue, addressing delayed payments and inconsistent cash flow.
Open for Business Growth Fund Aids Women-Owned Construction Firms Past $1 Million Revenue
The Open for Business Growth Fund, a Wells Fargo initiative, provides flexible capital and advisory services to small businesses, particularly women-owned firms in construction, facing challenges scaling beyond $1 million in revenue, addressing delayed payments and inconsistent cash flow.
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36% Bias Score
Inquiry Launched into CFMEU Activities in Queensland
A commission of inquiry, led by barrister Stuart Wood, will investigate the CFMEU in Queensland for violence, misconduct, and underworld links over the next 12 months, potentially leading to prosecutions and law changes, following allegations of corruption in other states.
Inquiry Launched into CFMEU Activities in Queensland
A commission of inquiry, led by barrister Stuart Wood, will investigate the CFMEU in Queensland for violence, misconduct, and underworld links over the next 12 months, potentially leading to prosecutions and law changes, following allegations of corruption in other states.
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56% Bias Score
Gatto's Gold: Underworld Gifts Rock CFMEU
Notorious Melbourne underworld figure Mick Gatto gifted over a dozen expensive Versace gold bracelets to Victorian CFMEU officials, including current and former leaders, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and undue influence within the union; some recipients faced further investigations.
Gatto's Gold: Underworld Gifts Rock CFMEU
Notorious Melbourne underworld figure Mick Gatto gifted over a dozen expensive Versace gold bracelets to Victorian CFMEU officials, including current and former leaders, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and undue influence within the union; some recipients faced further investigations.
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56% Bias Score
CFMEU's Actions Add $22 Million to Brisbane Bridge Project, Prompting Inquiry
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced a royal commission-like inquiry into the CFMEU's alleged culture of violence and intimidation, citing $22 million in direct costs from the union's actions at the Brisbane Centenary Bridge project. The inquiry, expected to start in August, will explore le...
CFMEU's Actions Add $22 Million to Brisbane Bridge Project, Prompting Inquiry
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced a royal commission-like inquiry into the CFMEU's alleged culture of violence and intimidation, citing $22 million in direct costs from the union's actions at the Brisbane Centenary Bridge project. The inquiry, expected to start in August, will explore le...
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68% Bias Score
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