Tag #Construction

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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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Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Spain's Low Profitability Hinders Investment Despite Economic Improvement

BBVA Research highlights Spain's low company profitability, particularly in construction, as a major obstacle to investment, despite improving demand and employment; this is linked to low productivity and lengthy construction times, creating a housing shortage and impacting consumer well-being.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
telegraaf.nl
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AI Streamlines Dutch Building Regulations, Accelerating Approvals

Max van Riel developed an AI platform processing over 100,000 Dutch building regulation documents, enabling faster permit approvals and reducing project delays; it's used by architects, developers, and municipalities, significantly improving efficiency and receiving high marks on a national exam.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Newark Airport Runway Reopens Ahead of Schedule

Newark Liberty International Airport's $121 million runway 4L-22R rehabilitation project, initially slated to finish June 15, will reopen Monday, thirteen days ahead of schedule, easing congestion and improving operations after significant April and May disruptions caused partly by the construction ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Three Workplace Accidents in Italy: Two Fatal

Two fatal workplace accidents occurred in Italy today: a 55-year-old man died on the A2 motorway due to a hydro demolition accident, and a 63-year-old man died after falling from a roof; a 24-year-old suffered serious injuries from a falling beam.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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
nos.nl
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Netherlands designates 24 locations to accelerate housing construction

Demissionary Minister Keijzer designated 24 locations in the Netherlands (primarily in Noord- and Zuid-Holland, Brabant, and Flevoland) for expedited housing construction to alleviate the housing shortage, aiming to reduce the permit-to-completion time from ten to seven years, although the nitrogen ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nos.nl
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Netherlands designates 24 sites for accelerated housing construction

The demissionary Dutch Housing Minister Keijzer has designated 24 locations for expedited housing construction, aiming to reduce project completion time from ten to seven years and alleviate the national housing shortage, though the nitrogen crisis poses a potential challenge.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UK Mandates Solar Panels on Almost All New Homes

The UK government will mandate solar panels on almost all new homes in England, aiming for near-universal adoption to reduce energy bills by an estimated \$500 per household annually, despite industry concerns about increased administrative burdens.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Booming Far East Construction Market Faces Labor Shortage

The Far East's construction market is experiencing rapid growth due to subsidized mortgages and high demand, resulting in high wages (\$142,000 average in May 2025) and a shortage of almost 10,000 workers, with machine operators and laborers being most in-demand.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Housing Market Stagnation: High Costs and Tariffs Create Double Whammy

Slow April existing home sales and plummeting builder confidence reflect high housing costs and tariff uncertainty, creating a stagnant housing market with decreased demand and supply.

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