Tag #Construction

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AI-Powered Safety System Ensures Safe Construction at China's Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant

The Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in Shandong, China, utilizes a comprehensive safety system, including AI surveillance and worker recording devices, to monitor the 9,164 workers on the construction site of its new reactors, preventing accidents and ensuring quality control during construction.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Australia Unveils Plan to Accelerate Housing Construction

The Australian government announced a four-year pause on National Construction Code updates, the creation of a strike team to expedite environmental approvals for 26,000 homes, and exploration of AI for faster assessments to meet its 1.2 million new homes target by 2029, addressing a projected short...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
kathimerini.gr
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Aktorgroup Targets €3.7 Billion in Romanian Infrastructure Projects

Aktorgroup, a Greek construction firm, achieved €233 million in revenue from Romania in 2024, aiming for €3.7 billion in new projects by 2030, leveraging Romania's economic growth and strategic location to become a key partner in sustainable development.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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UK Construction Faces Severe Labor Shortage Despite £700M Government Investment

The UK construction industry faces a critical labor shortage of 38,000 annual vacancies, threatening ambitious housing and infrastructure plans; the government invests £700 million in training but faces challenges in attracting young people and overcoming negative cultural perceptions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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German Home Renovations: Crucial Insurance Adjustments

Homeowners in Germany undertaking renovations must review insurance; larger projects necessitate builder's liability insurance; failure to inform insurers of changes may void coverage.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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White House Tour Bookings Halted for Trump Ballroom Construction

President Trump's planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House will temporarily suspend new tour bookings starting next month due to construction impacting the existing tour route and security screening in the East Wing, though officials maintain tours will continue in a modified ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nrc.nl
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Dutch Government to Sue Consortium Over High-Speed Rail Defects

The Dutch government will hold the Hollandse Meren consortium liable for repairs to defective high-speed rail line viaducts between Amsterdam and Belgium, costing €500 million and causing delays until 2031 due to speed restrictions; the consortium won the €4.15 billion contract in 2000.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dailymail.co.uk
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Possible Children's Remains Found During Lancashire House Renovation

Human remains, possibly of children, were found during a house renovation in Lytham, Lancashire on August 15th; police believe it's an isolated historical burial, not suspicious.

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China Prioritizes Quality over Quantity in Real Estate Market Shift

New national standards for residential projects in China, effective May 1st, 2024, prioritize higher quality housing, including increased ceiling heights, better sound insulation, and energy-efficient technologies, marking a shift from rapid growth to quality-driven development in the real estate ma...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Small Business Technology Gap in Construction and Manufacturing

A Goldman Sachs survey found that 42% of small businesses lack the resources to implement AI, creating a technology gap that hinders their competitiveness in construction and manufacturing, impacting infrastructure development and supply chains.

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Reduced Inequality
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Italy Approves Construction of World's Longest Single-Span Suspension Bridge

Italy approved construction of the world's longest single-span suspension bridge, the $15.7 billion Strait of Messina Bridge, connecting Sicily to the mainland; construction begins in May 2026 and is projected to finish in 2032, creating over 100,000 jobs.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
welt.de
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Thuringia Seeks to Accelerate Construction with Regulatory Overhaul

Thuringia's Construction Minister Steffen Schütz proposes a package of regulations to accelerate building processes, including digitalization of administrative procedures, potentially allowing applications to be deemed approved after a set time, and relaxing standards to reduce costs and constructio...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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