Crashes and construction stall New York commute with major slowdowns across highways
NEW YORK, NY – The Monday morning rush brought a mix of crashes, disabled vehicles, and construction projects that slowed traffic on highways across New York. On Long Island, I-495 westbound near…
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., was sentenced today to 10 years in…
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 slump in house-building as it bears the…
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 lower. The Commerce Department said on Friday…
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 has resulted in the closure of Cedar…
‘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 November 12, 2023, around 10:30 pm, Flagler…
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 arrested Moises Espinoza-Saldivar, 40, of Selbyville, on…
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 showed a record number of firms reporting…
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 another ominous sign for the nation’s troubled…
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 Texas representatives are demanding that the Biden…
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 that construction spending rose 0.4%. Data for…
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, November 3. Scheduled daily from 9:00 AM…
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 from Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Deputy…
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 man cashed a $50 winning scratch-off early…
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 on Thursday claiming U.S. construction firm Jacobs…
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 the intersection of Trabue Rd. and Quarry…
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, a new poll shows public support for…
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, assault with the intent to rob, and…
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 rates led to one of the sharpest…
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 slow momentum. The Commerce Department said on…
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 Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) to intervene…
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 for causing the death of construction worker…
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 euro ($47 billion) relief package to prop…
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 Shores South Project. The offshore wind energy…
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 in the face of high interest rates,…
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 while easing supply-chain snags helped improve delivery…
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