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Italian students construct world's largest paper airplane
July 7 (UPI) -- A group of students from Italy's University of Pisa constructed a paper plane with a wingspan of 65.75 feet and flew it a distance of 193.5 feet to break a Guinness World Record. The students, who dubbed their group Project Icarus…
Construction mafia linked to disruption of 180 SA projects worth R63billion: Macpherson
Public works and infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson briefs the media in Cape Town on Tuesday Nearly R63bn — that is the value of more than 180 infrastructure projects disrupted by the construction mafia across SA. And the gangs have…
Some PRT Red Line riders caught off guard by ongoing construction
Riders on Pittsburgh Regional Transit's Red Line had to make some adjustments on Monday, as week-long repairs got underway. The changes caught a few riders off guard. This latest closure affects the Red Line exclusively, and many of the people who…
Trump Confirms Construction Of Helipad On White House South Lawn
Where once there was grass, then the giant “claw” UFC arena, there will next be a helipad. Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that the circular construction on the South Lawn of the White House would be a helipad for Marine One. It's…
TG RERA warns buyers against transactions in Pradeep Constructions' 'Bliss' project in Hyderabad
The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG RERA) has issued a public advisory cautioning homebuyers, investors, financial institutions and the general public against entering into transactions related to the ‘Bliss' residential…
PHI Contemporary Reaches a Major Milestone with the Start of Construction
MONTRÉAL, July 6, 2026 /CNW/ - PHI officially marked the start of construction on PHI Contemporary today with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Mathieu Lacombe, Minister of Culture and Communications of the Government of Québec;…
Applications Open for Habitat for Humanity GTA's Attainable Homeownership Program at 355 Coxwell as Construction Reaches Major Milestone
Topping-off ceremony marks significant progress on innovative partnership delivering 33 attainable homes for Toronto residents. TORONTO, July 7, 2026 /CNW/ - Less than nine months after a ceremonial groundbreaking on an innovative partnership to…
Gerry McNamara earns solid grade for roster construction
Is this roster built to withstnad the ACC? The Athletic decided to grade the new high-major coaching hires in men's basketball on their initial roster construction. The writer, CJ Moore, gave Gerry McNamara a B+ for this work building the Orange…
Franke Road closes for two months of construction
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — Franke Road will close for approximately two months starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 7. The Grand Traverse County Road Commission said contractors notified the agency of the closure. The road has an anticipated…
Construction begins on DeLand's first tiny-home village - The West Volusia Beacon
Construction is underway on DeLand's first tiny-home community, a project by The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia to provide transitional housing to individuals and families as they work to build successful lives. The 10 units will be created…
Buckled columns at high-rise under construction prompt evacuations in New York City - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
(CNN) — A high-rise under construction in New York City and nearby buildings have been evacuated after structural columns buckled on the 21st floor of the 33-story building, sending bricks falling onto the street below, according to the fire…
Crane falls into water at Davie construction site; no injuries reported - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - A construction site in Davie had trouble when a crane fell into water. 7Skyforce captured the incident near Southwest 20th Street and 154th Avenue. Another crane at the area eventually pulled it out of the water. Copyright 2026…
Backhoe falls into water at Davie construction site; no injuries reported - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - A construction site in Davie ran into trouble when a backhoe fell into water. 7Skyforce hovered above the backhoe on its side near Southwest 20th Street and 154th Avenue, Monday morning. A crane at the site eventually pulled it…
Wheelock Properties retains Top 10 Real Estate Developers at the Hubexo Asia Awards 2026
Wheelock Properties announced on Tuesday that it has retained its title as one of the Top 10 Real Estate Developers at the Hubexo Asia Awards 2026. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The developer said the achievement reflects strong industry…
Cedar Ridge High To Become $30 Million Construction Zone In Round Rock Overhaul
Source: Google Street View Cedar Ridge High School in Round Rock is officially headed for a serious upgrade. A $30 million campus expansion is now locked in after a state project registration this week, spelling out a new two-story classroom wing…
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