Germany unveils measures to prop up ailing construction industry
By Maria Martinez and Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) -The German government said on Monday it was shelving proposed building regulations as part of a 45-billion …
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Feds to Issue Permit to Offshore Wind Co. to ‘Take’ a Few Endangered Whales During Construction in New Jersey
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On Friday, September 22, NOAA Fisheries will initiate a 30-day public comment period for proposed regulations related to Atlantic Shores’ Atlantic …
Finnish economy burdened by weak export demand and construction woes
By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI (Reuters) -Finland’s economic downturn will last longer than expected, driven by weaker export demand and a rapid slowdown in construction activity …
Lennar profit beats as tight home supply boosts construction demand
(Reuters) -Homebuilder Lennar on Thursday reported third-quarter profit above Wall Street targets as historically low home inventories in the market supported demand for new constructions …
Children’s Dreams Come Alive At New Jersey Construction Themed Amusement Park
BERLIN, NJ – Diggerland USA in Berlin offers a unique experience, transforming construction equipment into family-friendly attractions. Operating since 2014, this 21-acre adventure park has …
US construction spending rises strongly in July on single-family housing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending increased solidly in July as a shortage of houses on the market boosted outlays on single-family housing projects. The …
China Construction Bank H1 profit up 3.36%
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China Construction Bank Corp (CCB), the first of the country’s Big Five lenders to report half-year results this week, posted a 3.36% …
Downturn in German housing construction worsens in July – Ifo
BERLIN (Reuters) – The downturn in Germany’s residential construction sector intensified in July, according to a survey published on Monday, which showed a record number …
Construction of new non-intrusive inspection system will commence at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry is announcing upcoming construction in the pre-primary inspection area of World …
US construction spending rises strongly in June
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending increased solidly in June and the prior month’s data was revised higher, boosted by outlays in both single and …
CBP begins construction to replace primary fence at Friendship Circle
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin construction this week to replace the deteriorated primary fence at the U.S. Border Patrol’s (USBP) Friendship Circle …
Supreme Court Lets Mountain Valley Pipeline Construction Resume
Supreme Court Lets Mountain Valley Pipeline Construction Resume Nick Pope on July 27, 2023 The Supreme Court has allowed construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline …
Biden Admin Backs Mountain Valley Pipeline Request For SCOTUS To Block Order Halting Construction
Biden Admin Backs Mountain Valley Pipeline Request For SCOTUS To Block Order Halting Construction Katelynn Richardson on July 21, 2023 The Biden administration backed Mountain …
Strong US apartment construction suggests slide in rental costs
By Safiyah Riddle (Reuters) – A surge in U.S. rental home construction could soften rent prices in the months ahead, a much-awaited milestone in the …
Federal Court Blocks Activist Efforts To Stop Biden-Backed Lithium Mine Construction
Federal Court Blocks Activist Efforts To Stop Biden-Backed Lithium Mine Construction Katelynn Richardson on July 18, 2023 A federal appeals court blocked efforts by environmentalists …
SCOTUS Asked To Decide Fate Of Pivotal Pipeline After Federal Court Opposes Congress And Halts Construction
SCOTUS Asked To Decide Fate Of Pivotal Pipeline After Federal Court Opposes Congress And Halts Construction Katelynn Richardson on July 17, 2023 The Supreme Court …
Traffic Alert: Union Street to Remain Closed for Construction
Lodi, NJ – The Lodi Police Department has issued an alert informing residents and motorists about the closure of Union Street in Hasbrouck Heights. The …
‘Ignores The Law’: Manchin Slams Judges For Blocking Pipeline Construction
‘Ignores The Law’: Manchin Slams Judges For Blocking Pipeline Construction Nick Pope on July 11, 2023 Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia publicly criticized …
Hacker placed racist message on Maryland electric construction sign
BROOKEVILLE, MD – Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police’s 4th District station swiftly responded to a hate/bias incident involving an electronic sign board …
Norway wealth fund excludes Power Construction Corp of China
OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s $1.4 trillion sovereign wealth fund has excluded Power Construction Corp of China from its portfolio and placed London-listed Petrofac under observation. …
US construction spending beats expectations in May on housing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in May as a severe shortage of houses for sale boosted outlays on single-family homebuilding. …
Construction Worker Stabbed in New Rochelle, Suspect Arrested
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – A physical dispute among two construction workers escalated to a stabbing in New Rochelle last Thursday. At around 11:06 am, a …
Domino’s Pizza to shut 27 stores in Denmark, Australian construction and supply arm
By Navya Mittal (Reuters) – Australia’s Domino’s Pizza Enterprises said on Tuesday it would shut 27 stores in Denmark, and its construction and supply arm …
Construction Worker’s Mistake Leads to $50K Scratch-Off Win
BALTIMORE, MD- A man from Montgomery County recently shared with lottery officials how his usual precision surprisingly played no role in his incredible stroke of …
US construction spending surges in April
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending surged in April, boosted by investment in nonresidential structures, but higher mortgage rates continued to depress single-family homebuilding. The …
UK construction output rises in April, house-building drag intensifies -PMI
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – Activity in Britain’s construction sector increased in April but growth was lopsided, with residential house-building suffering its steepest decline …
US construction spending rebounds in March on nonresidential structures
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in March, boosted by investment in nonresidential structures, but single-family homebuilding remained depressed amid higher …
Developer seeks variance for minor subdivision for construction of duplex in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, NJ – River Equities, LLC has submitted an application for Minor Subdivision, Conditional Use, and Bulk Variance approval of Lot 8 in Block 420.01, …
Tips from public lead NYPD to man wanted for construction site burglary in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY – Following an ongoing investigation, the NYPD arrested 40-year-old Martin Love yesterday, in connection to a burglary that occurred within the 84 Precinct …
New York City contractors charged after worker dies at construction site
BRONX, NY – Yesterday, Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber announced that three contractors …
Oxon Hill construction worker hits big on $100k winning lottery ticket
OXON HILL, MD – An Oxon Hill resident recently won the $100,000 top prize in the sixth edition of the $100,000 Crossword scratch-off game. The …
U.S. Settles Fair Housing Act Lawsuit Against Artimus Construction Over Accessibility Issues
NEW YORK, NY – On Friday, The United States settled a federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) lawsuit against Artimus Construction, Inc. Under the settlement, Artimus …
Construction worker injured after 20 foot fall into trench
HOWELL, NJ – Howell Township Police received a 911 call today from workers at a construction site on Church Road, reporting that a 66-year-old employee …
Howell Construction Worker Survives 20-Foot Trench Fall
HOWELL, NJ – Howell Township Police received a 911 call today from workers at a construction site on Church Road, reporting that a 66-year-old employee …
US construction spending slips in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending dipped in February as investment in single-family homebuilding maintained its downward trend amid higher mortgage costs. The Commerce Department …
Detectives Seek Information on Theft of Tools and Construction Materials
COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Police Department’s Property Crimes detectives are seeking information on the theft of tools and construction materials from a Watkins Road …
Construction Begins on CBP, GSA and Anzalduas International Bridge Board Partnership to Improve Commercial Infrastructure at the Anzalduas Port of Entry
McAllen, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Anzalduas International Bridge Board (AIBB) began construction this week …
Construction company, foreman convicted after wall collapse killed worker in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – A New York City construction company and that company’s foreman have been convicted after a worker was killed at a Brooklyn …
Bucco Bill to Further Streamline Electronic Construction Permits & Inspections Advances
Sen. Bucco’s bill that further streamlines the electronic system for permits and inspections was approved by the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
United States Enters Into Consent Decrees With Principals Of CISNE NY Construction, Inc. For Violating Lead Paint Safety Rules
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Lisa F. Garcia, the Regional Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection …
U.S. construction spending falls in January
WASHINGTON(Reuters) – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in January as investment in single-family homebuilding continued to decline. The Commerce Department said on Wednesday that construction …
Likely Voters Support Crackdown On Chinese Construction Near US Military Bases: Poll
Likely Voters Support Crackdown On Chinese Construction Near US Military Bases: Poll Trevor Schakohl on February 28, 2023 Most likely voters of both parties support …
Recidivist Fraudster Pleads Guilty To Fraud, Identity Theft, And Making False Statements In Connection With Andrews Air Force Base Construction Contract
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that RAYMOND WHITE, a/k/a “John Raymond Anthony White,” a/k/a “Raymond Alexander White,” …
US ‘Deeply Troubled’ By Israel’s Decision To Continue Construction, Increase Police Presence In The West Bank
US ‘Deeply Troubled’ By Israel’s Decision To Continue Construction, Increase Police Presence In The West Bank Kate Anderson on February 14, 2023 Foreign ministers from …
Construction workers don’t ‘look like the neighborhoods they work in’, Transportation Sec claims
Harold Hutchison on February 13, 2023 NEW YORK, NY – Pete Buttigieg, who caught flak for criticizing Long Island New York City’s highway construction projects …
UK construction slips to near 3-year low but confidence rises – PMI
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s construction sector had its worst month in almost three years in January as rising borrowing costs hit house-building …
Del Rio Port of Entry Announces Changes to Inbound and Outbound Lanes Due to Ongoing Construction
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) announces changes to inbound and outbound lane traffic due to …
General Contractor And Real Estate Developer Plead Guilty In Connection With Worker Death On Construction Site In Poughkeepsie
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that ONEKEY, LLC, a New Jersey construction company, and its …
U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fall in December
WASHINGTON(Reuters) – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in December as investment in single-family homebuilding continued to slump amid higher mortgage rates. The Commerce Department said …
Thailand to begin construction of $9 billion aviation city this year
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand will begin construction on the 290-billion baht ($8.82 billion) U-Tapao aviation city early this year, a government spokesperson said on Friday. …