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Proposed building code throws Qld construction industry into 'confusion
A proposed building and construction code in Queensland has thrown the industry into confusion, unions have warned. The Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU is seeking submissions on a draft building and construction code that would apply to…
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…
US requests information on Korean shipbuilders' naval construction capacity: sources
The United States has asked major Korean shipbuilders to provide information on their capacity to build naval vessels, including destroyers and fleet replenishment ships, industry sources said Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Defense and the Navy…
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…
Kinetics, a Karpowership Initiative, Begins Construction of Its First High-Capacity FSRU
LONDON, July 8, 2026 /CNW/ -- Kinetics has reached a major milestone in the expansion of its floating LNG infrastructure portfolio with the start of construction of LNGT Karadeniz, its first high-capacity Floating Storage and Regasification Unit…
Eurobank launches new business banking programme for Greek construction sector
Eurobank this week announced the launch of a new programme titled Business Banking Construction Sector, which is designed to provide specialised financial solutions to one of the most vital areas of the Greek economy. The programme expands the…
Covington steakhouse closes abruptly, citing construction impacts from bridge project
Covington steakhouse closes abruptly, citing construction impacts from bridge project AND IS NOW RECOVERING AFTER SURGERY. WE'RE SEEING MORE IMPACTS FROM WORK ON THE MASSIVE BRANT SPENCE BRIDGE PROJECT. OHIO TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS GIVING AN…
Thieves are targeting AI data center construction sites for copper
Published July 8th, 2026 - 09:18 GMT ALBAWABA - Thieves in the U.S. are now targeting AI data center construction sites for copper and other expensive equipment as authorities found $1.3 million in stolen supplies. As data centers hate spreads…
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…
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…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, economic outlook, construction, Cyta, BoC, energy
The agreement also includes the expansion and upgrade of the facility, with development set to proceed in phases. The first phase is expected to enter commercial operation in early 2027, while the completed project will become the largest privately…
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…
City of Penticton reminds travellers to watch for bus route changes during construction
Some BC Transit routes and stops are temporarily adjusted due to ongoing roadwork projects. The City of Penticton issued a reminder for bus users this week that ongoing construction projects are impacting several BC Transit routes throughout the…
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…
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