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Recycling Technologies Could Slash Construction's Climate Costs by 45%

A new study commissioned by the WWF shows that using ten readily available recycling technologies could reduce the cost of climate neutrality in the construction industry by up to 45 percent, decrease reliance on energy imports by up to 20 percent, and boost resilience to price fluctuations and supp...

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Neinor Acquires Aedas, Creating Spain's Largest Homebuilder

Neinor, backed by Stoneshield, Orion Capital, and Adar, will acquire Aedas Homes for €1.07 billion, creating Spain's largest homebuilder with a capacity to build over 40,000 homes, fueled by a €220 million capital increase and €750 million from Apollo, marking a consolidation in the sector after the...

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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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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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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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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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Canada Lags in Digital Twin Adoption Despite Global Success

Canadian companies are leveraging digital twin technology for remote project monitoring, boosting efficiency and safety, but domestic adoption lags behind global trends, creating a competitive disadvantage; experts call for a national strategy to increase adoption rates and improve project outcomes.

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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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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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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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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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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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