Tag #Construction

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Germany's "Bauturbo" Law Aims to Speed Up Construction Amid Housing Crisis

German Federal Minister of Building Verena Hubertz launched "Bauturbo", a law aiming to halve construction costs and reduce approval times from five years to two months, sparking concerns from environmental groups about reduced environmental regulations and public participation, despite Hubertz's as...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
kathimerini.gr
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Milos Town Planning Head Appointed Deputy Governor Amidst Overdevelopment Concerns

Elli Horiatopoulou, Milos Town Planning director and advocate for relaxed building regulations, was appointed Deputy Regional Governor for the South Aegean, sparking concerns about sustainable development amidst overdevelopment issues.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
allafrica.com
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Foreign Investment Booms in Ethiopia's Construction Sector

Foreign construction companies like Red Star and Parget Makina are expanding in Ethiopia due to high demand for building materials despite foreign currency challenges; Parget already operates three factories there.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
cincodias.elpais.com
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OHLA concludes Sidra hospital lawsuit with limited financial impact

OHLA's legal battle over the Sidra hospital in Qatar concluded with a €24.3 million net loss, significantly less than the €958 million initially claimed by Qatar Foundation; the company had already provisioned for this, limiting the financial impact.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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A5 Road Upgrade Faces Legal Challenge in Northern Ireland

A Northern Ireland judge will rule on Monday on the £1.2 billion A5 road upgrade, facing a legal challenge from residents and landowners over environmental concerns and land use, despite the project's aim to improve safety on a road where over 50 people have died since 2006.

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Climate Action
npr.org
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Deconstruction: A Climate-Friendly Building Practice

Deconstruction, a method of dismantling buildings to salvage reusable materials, is gaining popularity as a climate-friendly alternative to demolition, reducing embodied carbon and diverting waste from landfills; however, it's 35-40% more expensive and adds time to projects.

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Climate Action
themoscowtimes.com
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Surging Demand for Korean Translators Amidst Influx of North Korean Workers into Russia

Russia's increasing reliance on North Korean labor for construction projects has created a surge in demand for Korean-language translators and cultural experts, with some positions offering salaries as high as \$4,000 per month, reflecting the significant scale of this labor migration and the deepen...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theglobeandmail.com
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BC Modifies Development Fees to Boost Housing Construction

The British Columbia government is altering development fee payment rules to accelerate home construction, allowing a 25% payment at permit approval and 75% upon occupancy, with a four-year payment period, addressing financial constraints on builders and potentially resolving stalled housing project...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
sueddeutsche.de
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Insolvencies Rise 7.5% in 2024

Business insolvencies in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern rose 7.5% in 2024 to 273, totaling €226 million in creditor claims; the hospitality sector saw a 52% increase, with 14 hotels and pensions among the failures, reflecting Germany's weak economy and lingering pandemic effects.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
cincodias.elpais.com
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Neinor Homes Raises €225 Million for Aedas Homes Acquisition

Neinor Homes is raising €225 million via an accelerated capital increase to fund part of its €1.07 billion acquisition of Aedas Homes, leveraging strong market reception and support from major banks and investors.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
bbc.com
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Bradford Regeneration Projects Shortlisted for Prestigious Construction Awards

Three major Bradford regeneration projects—Bradford Live, Darley Street Market, and the Shipley Sustainable Community Hub—are finalists for the Constructing Excellence Yorkshire and Humber Awards, alongside other Bradford projects including city centre pedestrianization and Bradford Interchange repa...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
elmundo.es
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€720 Million in Suspect Spanish Public Works Contracts Investigated

A Spanish investigation uncovered over €720 million in suspicious public works contracts awarded by the Ministry of Transport, primarily to Acciona (€537 million), with alleged bribes facilitated by former advisor Koldo García and ex-PSOE secretary Santos Cerdán, starting in 2015 and involving contr...

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