Early Morning Fire at Construction Site in Federalsburg Intentional
FEDERALSBURG, MD—A commercial building under construction owned by Choptank Community Health System was the site of an early morning fire on Tuesday at 320 Hargrave …
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Two Arrested for Copper Wire Theft at New Castle Construction Site
NEW CASTLE, DE—Delaware State Police have arrested David Mitchell, 55, of Newark, and Colleen Floyd, 32, of Delaware City, for their alleged involvement in a …
Man Pulls Gun on Construction Crew Inside Stafford Apartment Building
Stafford, VA – A wanted Stafford man attracted attention on Wednesday afternoon when he waved a gun at a construction crew working at an apartment …
Construction Work to Affect GSP Entrance Ramp Next Week
Tinton Falls, NJ – The entrance ramp for the Garden State Parkway Southbound from State Route 66 Westbound will undergo construction work next week. The …
New Jersey Construction Worker Falls 30 Feet in Scaffolding Collapse at Job Site
TEANECK, NJ – Two construction workers on a scaffolding had a fright of their lives when the scaffolding started to collapse. One of the workers …
Traffic Alert: Roadway Construction in Galloway
Gloucester Township, NJ – Multiple road closures and delays are expected due to construction work on various roads in Gloucester Township, according to the Camden …
Biden’s Gaza Pier Site Reportedly Comes Under Attack As US Troops Prepare To Begin Construction
Engineering sites where U.S. military personnel will soon begin constructing a humanitarian pier reportedly came under attack, the Israeli military and United Nations (U.N.) officials …
Gloucester Township Road Construction Notice April 22-26, 2024
Gloucester Township Police Traffic Advisory for the week of April 22 to April 27, issued by the Camden County Department Of Public Works includes various …
Bodies Found at New Jersey Home Construction Site, Medical Examiner Finds No Foul Play
FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Wall Township Police Chief Sean O’Halloran announced that a forensic analysis of human remains discovered …
New Jersey Lawmakers Move to Ban Gas Stoves and Appliances in New Construction
TRENTON, NJ – New legislation, known as the “Healthy and Affordable Construction for Tomorrow Act,” has been introduced to amend the State Uniform Construction Code …
Con Edison Proposes Construction of Vital Offshore Wind Energy Conduit to Power Station in Howell Township
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ — National Grid Venturesand Con Edison Transmission have jointly proposed the construction of the Garden State Energy Path. This infrastructure project aims …
US construction spending falls for second straight month in February
WASHINGTON(Reuters) – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in February as strength in single-family homebuilding was more than offset by weaknesses in nonresidential and public projects. …
Construction Company Employee Arrested for $100k Theft in Stafford Township
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — The local police department announced the arrest of a 50-year-old Forked River woman in connection with a significant theft from a …
Lanham Construction Worker Wins $100K Maryland Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
Prince George’s County, MD – A construction worker from Lanham, Maryland, has struck gold with the Maryland Lottery, claiming the top prize of $100,000 from …
Two Former Pittsburgh Residents Plead Guilty in Rent-A-Vet Construction Fraud Scheme
Edward DiGorio Jr., 65, and Edward Kessler, 68, each pleaded guilty to two counts before United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV. Both DiGorio …
New Jersey to Ban Construction of New Fossil Fuel Energy Plants
TRENTON, NJ—Legislation seeking to amend the New Jersey Constitution to halt the construction of new fossil fuel power plants has gained traction in the Senate …
Traffic Alert: Roadway Construction On Tap in Perth Amboy
Commencing Monday, March 4th, 2024, construction activities will be initiated on Cortlandt Street, stretching from Hall Avenue to Pulaski Avenue, as part of the ongoing …
Traffic Advisory: NJDOT Construction on Route 30 Drawbridge
Atlantic City, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department has issued a traffic advisory regarding an overnight construction project by the New Jersey Department of …
Prince George’s County Construction Worker Wins $100,000 on Scratch-off
COLLEGE PARK, MD – Pastor Machado Benitez, a Prince George’s County resident, turned a gas station stop into a $100,000 victory with the 50X The …
Catonsville Construction Worker Claims $100,000 Lottery Prize
Catonsville, MD – A Baltimore County construction worker is celebrating after claiming a $100,000 top prize on the 50X The Cash game, marking his second …
Construction in Evesham Township’s Heritage Development Leads to Daily Detours
Evesham Township, NJ – Residents of Evesham Township are advised to prepare for ongoing construction within the Heritage development, which will necessitate daily detours to …
Catonsville Construction Worker Strikes Gold with $100K Lottery Win
Baltimore, MD – A construction worker from Catonsville, Baltimore County, has claimed a $100,000 top prize in the 50X The Cash game, bringing excitement and …
Major I-95 Closure and Detours Scheduled in Newark Due to Construction
NEWARK, DE – Lieutenant Andrew Rubin of the Newark Police Department has announced a significant traffic alert concerning Interstate 95. Due to ongoing construction activities …
Stafford Township Announces Temporary Road Closure for Construction
Stafford Township, NJ – The Stafford Township Police Department has issued a traffic alert regarding a temporary road closure affecting the area around Jennifer and …
Cheektowaga Man Arraigned for Trespassing at Orchard Park Stadium Construction Site
ORCHARD PARK, NY – Adam T. McPherson, a 29-year-old resident of Cheektowaga, was arraigned before Orchard Park Town Court Justice Jorge S. DeRosas on a …
Caution key to investing in construction tech startups this year, Cemex says
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Investors in construction technology startups are going to be cautious in the first half of the year as …
Burglary at Construction Site, NYPD Seeks Information
NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department reported a burglary at a construction site on Tuesday, January 2. The incident occurred …
Owner of Maryland Construction Company Sentenced for Tax Evasion
SEVERN, MD – Jerry Lee Redman, a businessman from Severn, Maryland, has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for evading federal income taxes. U.S. …
Toms River Firefighters Battle Heavy Machinery Fire at Construction Site
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A fire broke out today at a construction site in Toms River, causing significant damage to construction equipment. The incident occurred …
Construction Company President Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For 25-Year Fraud On The U.S. Government
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SINA MOAYEDI, the owner of a construction company, Montage, Inc., …
UK construction sector contracts sharply in November-PMI
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s construction sector activity fell sharply for a third month in a row in November, led by an ongoing …
US construction spending rises in October
WASHINGTON(Reuters) – U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in October amid strong gains in single-family homebuilding, but data for the prior month was revised …
Traffic Advisory: Road Closures and Detours Due to Accident in Jackson, Construction
JACKSON, NJ — Motorists in Jackson are advised of road closures following a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer and utility poles. The incident …
‘See Something, Say Something’ Leads to Arrest of Construction Site Thieves
FLAGLER COUNTY, FL – Robert Stout, Jr. and Robert Stout, Sr. were arrested following a citizen’s alert about suspicious activity at a construction site. On …
Whiskey Bottle Found in Van After Jealous Man Runs Over Construction Workers
FRANKFORD, DE — A man is in jail tonight after running over three construction workers who he caught talking to his wife. Delaware State Police …
Wave of cancellations in German housing construction at new high -Ifo
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s residential construction sector was again hit by a wave of cancellations in October, according to a survey published on Monday that …
Hamburg skyscraper construction halted in grim sign for German property sector
By Tom Sims FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Construction of one of Germany’s tallest buildings has suddenly halted midway after the developer stopped paying its builder, yet …
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Texas Reps Demand Biden Admin Explain Reason For Only Restarting Border Wall Construction In Small Area
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Texas Reps Demand Biden Admin Explain Reason For Only Restarting Border Wall Construction In Small Area Jennie Taer on November 1, 2023 Republican …
US construction spending rises in September
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending increased in September, but momentum is slowing as the factory building boom fades. The Commerce Department said on Wednesday …
Construction at Cologne Avenue and White Horse Pike Intersection
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ — Road construction at the Cologne Avenue and White Horse Pike intersection will begin on Monday, October 30 and continue through Friday, …
Construction Worker Injured in Hackensack Awning Collapse, OSHA to Investigate
HACKENSACK, NJ – Emergency units responded to 70 Polifly Road at approximately 11:50 a.m. on Friday following a report of a possible collapse. Arriving firefighters …
Eastern Shore Construction Worker Turns $50 Win Into $1 Million Jackpot
DENTON, MD – A 47-year-old construction worker from Denton on Maryland’s Eastern Shore parlayed a modest $50 lottery win into a staggering $1 million. The …
Qatar World Cup construction workers sue US firm for labor trafficking
By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – Dozens of Filipino workers who helped build stadiums that hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar filed a lawsuit …
Columbus Police Officer Critically Injured by Construction Equipment on Road Duty
COLUMBUS, OH – An officer from the Columbus Division of Police, while on a special duty assignment, was injured by a piece of equipment at …
As Construction Begins on Phil Murphy’s Wind Farms, Public Support Drops in New Poll
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – As construction of onshore facilities to support New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s massive wind energy ambitions off the New Jersey coast, …
Jury Convicts 18-Year-Old from D.C. For Robbing Construction Worker with Ice Pick
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia found 18-year-old Kevin Diaz of Washington, D.C., guilty of robbery, …
House-building slump brings biggest UK construction fall since 2020-PMI
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s construction industry saw the biggest slide in activity in more than three years last month, as higher interest …
US construction spending rises in August on homebuilding
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending increased in August, lifted by outlays on single- and multi-family housing, though mortgage rates at nearly 23-year highs could …
Murphy Actions Turn Blind Eye to Construction Bribery in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa introduced legislation targeting developer bribes and corruption in local development offices across New Jersey. The bill empowers the New …
Construction Firm Operator Sentenced Over Fatal Wall Collapse in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY – Jiaxi “Jimmy” Liu, operator of Sunset Park construction firm WSC Group Inc., has been sentenced to two to four years in prison …