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Nitrogen Regulations Halt Construction of 40,000 Dutch Homes

Due to nitrogen regulations, approximately 40,000 planned houses in the Netherlands (9% of the total planned until 2030) cannot be built, causing delays and additional costs of €600 million, according to a new study by the Economic Institute for Construction (EIB).

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zeit.de
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German Real Estate Prices Rise, but Rural Areas See Decline

German real estate prices rose 0.3% quarter-over-quarter and 1.9% year-over-year in Q4 2024, with significant regional differences; major cities saw increases, while rural areas experienced price drops; construction orders increased 5.2% month-over-month and 10% year-over-year in January.

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jpost.com
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Jerusalem's Har Nof Slopes Project Approved

The Jerusalem Local Planning and Building Committee conditionally approved the Har Nof Slopes project, a 16-hectare development with 1,900 housing units and extensive public spaces, transforming a polluted industrial site into a sustainable neighborhood, improving quality of life for thousands, and ...

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56% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
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Greek Construction Stock Soars on Positive Outlook

Greek financial analysts predict a 50% increase in Avax's stock value due to a €3 billion project backlog, potential new contracts worth €10 billion, and €300 million in projected free cash flow from debt restructuring; Intrum's restructuring nears completion, while a tender for 125 electric buses i...

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Spanish Construction Industry Proposes Plan to Address Labor Shortages

To combat a labor shortage impacting 5% of Spain's GDP, the Spanish construction industry proposes short training programs (60–100 hours) for undocumented immigrants and expanding the list of hard-to-fill occupations to attract foreign professionals.

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52% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Canada's Superior Softwood Lumber Defies U.S. Tariffs in Escalating Trade War

The Canada-U.S. softwood lumber trade war continues, with the U.S. imposing tariffs despite Canadian lumber's superior quality due to tighter growth rings, resulting in higher costs for U.S. consumers and the construction industry, while Canada retaliates with tariffs on U.S. goods.

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48% Bias Score

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EU Tackles Soaring Housing Costs with Investment and Regulatory Reforms

The European Commission and Parliament are tackling the EU's housing crisis, marked by a 48% rise in housing prices and a 22% increase in rents from 2010-2023, with plans to increase investment, reduce bureaucracy, and address short-term rental impacts.

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44% Bias Score

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elmundo.es
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Saudi Arabia to Build 2,000-Meter Skyscraper

The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia is moving forward with plans for a 2,000-meter-tall skyscraper in Riyadh, designed by Norman Foster and currently estimated to cost \$5 billion, reflecting the kingdom's economic growth and modernization goals.

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zeit.de
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31 Million Euro Temporary Bridge Planned for Bad Schandau After Elbe Bridge Closure

Days before a stress test on Bad Schandau's closed Elbe bridge, planners selected a million euro temporary replacement bridge, to be built this year and opened next year regardless of the test results, minimizing disruption to the town.

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bbc.com
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Record Low Housing Planning Permissions in England

The number of housing projects granted planning permission in England in 2024 fell to a record low of just over 30,000, the lowest since records began in 1979, hindering the government's target of 1.5 million new homes before the next general election; fewer applications from developers, due to econ...

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jpost.com
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NIS 195 Million Financing Secured for Rosh Ha'ayin Mixed-Use Project

Ruby Capital and Meitav Investment House provided NIS 195 million in financing for the Psagot Ayala project in Rosh Ha'ayin, a mixed-use development by Ayala Agam including 50 residential units, commercial, and office space, reflecting a trend of purchase groups gaining a larger share of the housing...

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welt.de
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A1 Closure in Hamburg Causes Major Traffic Disruption

A full closure of the A1 highway at the Norderelbe bridge in Hamburg is causing major traffic jams, with six kilometers of standstill on the main detour route; a new traffic system will be in place by Monday morning, including lane reductions and restrictions for trucks over 7.5 tons, impacting traf...

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