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Falling concrete severs worker's finger at Sai Ying Pun construction site
A construction worker in his forties had his right finger completely severed by a falling chunk of concrete while taking a break at a Sai Ying Pun building site on Saturday morning, triggering an immediate suspension of all construction activities…
Tender to be floated for construction of Vallakadavu bridge soon
The process of obtaining approval for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Vallakadavu bridge in Thiruvananthapuram is in the final stage following the completion of land acquisition for the project. In response to an RTI application…
Alberta proposes new pipeline, but hurdles to construction, profitability remain
Is it a project that will create “transformational wealth,” as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith claims, or one whose costs and commitments are so “onerous,” as some industry insiders fear, that it will likely never be…
HS2 station construction begins as first concrete beams installed
Major construction work has commenced at Curzon Street as Birmingham moves closer to delivering a 'world-class station'. Work on a massive deck that will help support the platforms at Birmingham's HS2 station has started with the first of more than…
Architects share warning on America's centuries-old building approach
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, some architects are warning that the country risks losing more of its historic character if it prioritizes demolition over preservation. They argue that a long-standing tendency to…
Sweating It Out: The Best Home Saunas to Try Out The Latest Wellness Craze
Home saunas, once relegated to the Hollywood elite, have become increasingly more mainstream alongside the popularity of the overarching wellness industry. And for those that can afford it, and have enough space, an at-home sauna is the easiest way…
Lee says mega development projects are for future, not approval ratings
President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday rejected criticism by opposition sides that the government's large-scale regional investment drive is aimed at boosting his approval ratings, saying the three 'megaprojects' are designed to create new hope and a…
Exclusive | New Thomas Jefferson statue shipped to White House for latest Trump display
A full-size Thomas Jefferson is heading back to the White House he left in 1809. George Lundeen, the same artist who sculpted a defiant bronze of Trump that stands at the president's golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida, says he recently shipped…
A low-income housing program is pouring billions into housing many people can't afford
On any given night, thousands of people sleep on the streets in Portland, Oregon. They seek shelter in tents, bushes and overpasses in a city that has struggled with one of the worst housing crises in the country. Portland, like many cities, has…
'30 per cent': Inside the meeting where Allan's top adviser named CFMEU premium
Premier Jacinta Allan's chief infrastructure adviser confidentially estimated the cost of rorts and rip offs could be as high as 30 per cent on parts of Victoria's Big Build, while another top official privately conceded the state government had…
Ludicrous plan to build industrial estate next to homes could be approved
A former data centre in Leicestershire could be home to a round-the-clock industrial estate with hundreds objecting to the plans – calling them 'ludicrous'. North West Leicestershire District Council's (NWLDC) planning committee is set to…
Mapping a fairer future for Scotland's private rented housing sector
Change is under way in the private rented sector (PRS) in Scotland to strengthen tenant protections. Demand for PRS advice from our network is up – more than 22% from this time last year, with advisers…
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE) To Remain Fully Operational Amid New York Penn Station Redevelopment
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) is one of the top stocks to buy according to Ariel Investments. On June 9, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:MSGE) entered into a non-binding agreement with Penn Transformation…
Donald Trump Says US Stock Market Rally Marks Start of 'Golden Age'
Donald Trump struck an optimistic tone on the U.S. economy, arguing that stronger economic growth could support both traditional financial markets like US Stock and risk assets such as cryptocurrencies. His comments came as Bitcoin rose 1.99% to…
1 Trait You Need More Than Chemistry In A Long-Term Partner, By A Psychologist
Chemistry predicts how a relationship begins. It predicts almost nothing about whether it lasts. The trait that does the actual predicting is a far less glamorous one, and it has almost nothing to do with how two people feel about each other.
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