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Hong Kong fire: police blame construction company's 'gross negligence' as death toll rises to 55
Hong Kong police have alleged unsafe scaffolding and foam materials used during maintenance work may have been behind the rapid spread of a devastating fire at a group of residential tower blocks that has killed at least 55 people and left almost…
Rike Predator: When Integral Construction Defines the Future of EDC Knife Design
There's a peculiar tension at work when CNC machines create objects that look grown rather than made. The Rike Predator exists in this liminal space, where five-axis precision milling produces curves that read as biological. Richard Wu has…
City of Edmonton wraps up 2025 construction season
As winter weather sets in, the City of Edmonton has wrapped the 2025 road construction season, saying it made progress on more than 200 infrastructure projects across the city. Story continues below advertisement This year's budget was $1.5 billion…
A verandah of width 2.25 m is constructed
A verandah with a width of 2.25 meters being constructed likely refers to a common architectural or engineering scenario, possibly involving calculations of area, volume, or material requirements for construction. Since the query provided is brief…
Construction of buildings starts next year in Cupertino mall revamp
Evening view of The Rise, a mixed-use neighborhood of thousands of homes, retail and restaurant spaces, offices, and open areas near the interchange of Interstate 280 and North Wolfe Road in Cupertino, concept image. CUPERTINO — An odyssey…
Hong Kong police blame construction company's 'gross negligence' as fire claims 55 lives
Firefighters were still battling to reach residents who may be trapped on the upper floors of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex on Thursday due to the intense heat and thick smoke generated by the fire. Authorities said on Thursday the death toll…
Hong Kong apartment fire: 44 dead, hundreds missing as police blame 'grossly negligent' construction firm
Almost a full day after the fire began, firefighters were struggling to reach residents potentially trapped on the upper floors of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex due to intense heat and thick smoke from the fire that erupted on Wednesday…
Hong Kong fire: Three men from construction company arrested for manslaughter
HONG KONG: Hong Kong police have arrested three men for manslaughter after a huge fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court housing estate, killing at least 44 people and leaving almost 300 people missing. Police said on Thursday (Nov 27) that the blaze may…
Why is bamboo used for scaffolding in Hong Kong? A construction expert explains
At least 44 people have died and more than 270 are missing after a major fire engulfed an apartment complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. The fire, which swept through multiple high-rise towers, is still burning. The exact cause of the blaze…
Top Construction Stocks To Keep An Eye On - November 25th
Attention Income Investors: This REIT Is on Sale Lennar, Caterpillar, Deere & Company, Lowe's Companies, and United Rentals are the five Construction stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Construction stocks are…
Turbine shortage delays power plant construction
Three power production companies in Israel reported delays in construction of power plants last week because of their inability to source gas turbines from international suppliers. As a result, construction of the power plants will be delayed, and…
SIKA PRESENTS STRATEGIC 'FAST FORWARD' PROGRAM FOR PROFITABLE GROWTH AND DIGITAL LEADERSHIP
SIKA PRESENTS STRATEGIC “FAST FORWARD” PROGRAM FOR PROFITABLE GROWTH AND DIGITAL LEADERSHIP Investments of CHF 120 to 150 million to drive digital excellence Non-recurring costs of CHF 80 to 100 million in 2025 for structural…
Demo permit issued for SJ Montgomery Elementary. See more Acadiana construction.
Building permits for the week of Nov. 19-24 for the cities of Lafayette, Broussard and Youngsville: INDUSTRIAL: 112 Row 1, description, interior renovation for Connector Specialists; applicant, Trahan Architecture and Planning; contractor, ARL…
Minneapolis construction costs return to historical levels
Mortenson Construction Cost Index shows Minneapolis costs up 1.4% in Q3. Tariffs and uncertainty pose challenges, but pricing remains competitive. AIA reports soft billings but rising project inquiries heading into Q4 The Minneapolis region saw…
Neocleous Tower construction enters final stretch
Neocleous Tower is a groundbreaking commercial development in central Limassol inviting corporations to discover the future of upscale workplace excellence. Redefining the work lifestyle paradigm, the tower is also raising the bar for sustainable…
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