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fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 hours ago

S.F.: Engineering firm, partners to pay $1.4 million in fraud settlement

City Attorney David Chiu announced a $1.425 million settlement with Rodrigo Santos, Albert Urrutia, and their engineering firm over fraud and unpermitted construction allegations.
San Francisco
#planning-permission
fromHomebuilding
22 hours ago
Renovation

Biodiversity Net Gain? Most of us haven't heard of it, apparently

Biodiversity Net Gain mandates that new developments in England improve the natural environment, which is largely unknown to the public.
fromHomebuilding
5 days ago
Renovation

Extending a listed building? I took on the challenge and here's what I learnt about dealing with the 'extra-ordinary'

Extending a listed building requires more than one type of permission, specifically extension planning permission and listed building consent.
fromHomebuilding
5 days ago
Renovation

Extending a listed building? I took on the challenge and here's what I learnt about dealing with the 'extra-ordinary'

fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Metro D Line reopens Saturday after 70-day closure

"Staff and contractors are now working 24/7 to connect the older portions of the subway with the newest section ... making sure that all power systems, train control, ventilation and signalization all work and function as one common and safe system," Metro Board Chair Fernando Dutra said during a board meeting Thursday.
LA real estate
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA Lakers

EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star LeBron James Makes Major Progress on Enormous Beverly Hills Mansion-After Demolishing $39 Million Estate

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
European startups

Germany's Realyze Ventures closes first fund: Here are the VC platform's focus areas - Silicon Canals

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA Lakers

EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star LeBron James Makes Major Progress on Enormous Beverly Hills Mansion-After Demolishing $39 Million Estate

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
European startups

Germany's Realyze Ventures closes first fund: Here are the VC platform's focus areas - Silicon Canals

fromAustin Monitor
2 days ago

Council OKs new convention center, as downtown opponents push petitions - Austin Monitor

The City Council voted to authorize an additional $25 million contract amendment for construction and project management services tied to the downtown center's ongoing rebuild.
Austin
#housing-market
#trump
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Fremont goes all in on AI boom' with new tech campus

The 473,250-square-foot complex spread over six buildings is only missing a key tenant, said Salwan, who added he is all in on the AI boom.
Silicon Valley
fromianVisits
2 days ago

Construction of a new tower above Southwark tube station to start next spring

The development will feature a new Bauhaus-inspired block, which will be leased as student accommodation, and a separate council-managed social housing block.
Renovation
#technology
fromFortune
3 days ago
Renovation

How a bulldozer, crane, and excavator rental company is using AI to save 3,000 hours per week

fromFortune
3 days ago
Renovation

How a bulldozer, crane, and excavator rental company is using AI to save 3,000 hours per week

#infrastructure
fromianVisits
1 month ago
London food

One TBM to go: HS2's Northolt Tunnel nears completion as third TBM completes its drive

fromianVisits
1 month ago
London food

One TBM to go: HS2's Northolt Tunnel nears completion as third TBM completes its drive

#electric-vehicles
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days ago

no more tripping on sidewalks with PDM brand's sandals shaped like zigzag paver blocks

PDM Brand introduces unisex sandals shaped like zigzag paver blocks, designed to fit seamlessly into sidewalk gaps, made of cushiony rubber material.
Fashion & style
fromHomebuilding
4 days ago

Why safety, strength and solar gain will all determine what glass you need for a glass extension

"For applications like glazed walls, roofs and windows or doors then a safety glass is a necessity," says Edward Stobart, technical sales manager at IDSystems. "Toughened safety glass is treated in the manufacturing process to be significantly stronger than ordinary glass and if broken breaks into blunt pieces. Alternatively laminated glass is two panes of glass with a polymer interlayer - much like a car windscreen - which, even if broken, the pane shatters but holds together providing an extra level of security and safety."
Renovation
#leadership
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Mark Zuckerberg Is Expanding His Secretive Hawaii Compound. Part of It Sits Atop a Burial Ground

After months of discussions with a Zuckerberg representative, Ako was successfully able to gain access to the property and identify and register the graves with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, though he was not able to locate remains of other ancestors, who he believes could be buried on the property.
Privacy professionals
fromWest Side Rag
1 week ago

Multiple Upper West Side Construction Street Closures to Know About

West 62nd Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays through August 3, 2025, for a building inspection from a boom truck.
New York City
#architecture
#simone-biles
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Chicago

Simone Biles Hints Her Custom-Built Texas Mansion Still Isn't Finished-After More Than 2 Years

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Renovation

Simone Biles Returns to Texas After Luxury Belize Trip-and Reveals an Exciting Update to Her Custom-Built Mansion

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Chicago

Simone Biles Hints Her Custom-Built Texas Mansion Still Isn't Finished-After More Than 2 Years

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Renovation

Simone Biles Returns to Texas After Luxury Belize Trip-and Reveals an Exciting Update to Her Custom-Built Mansion

fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Schnellbacher-Sendon Group on Nearly 20 Years of Facade Expertise

Founded in 2005, Schnellbacher-Sendon Group has established itself as a leader in exterior building facade restoration, focusing solely on this specialty to achieve expert results.
Renovation
fromInfoWorld
1 week ago

How agentic AI will transform mobile apps and field operations

"Are you ready for mobile AI agents? Digital trailblazers should review their current mobile applications and sprawl of SaaS tools to determine which ones might benefit the most from AI capabilities and agentic AI experiences."
Mobile UX
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Waterloo station's roof upgrade approaches halfway mark

Once completed, London Waterloo will be cleaner and brighter for passengers while acoustics will make things easier for passengers to hear station announcements.
Renovation
fromsilive
1 week ago

Green infrastructure coming to Staten Island Zoo lot: What visitors should know

A $1.9 million green infrastructure project will close part of the Staten Island Zoo's parking lot starting in November, aimed at increasing stormwater resiliency against extreme weather.
Environment
fromClickUp
1 week ago

Free Inspection Report Templates to Document Findings Clearly

Inspection report templates are pre-designed documents that systematically record and communicate detailed findings across various fields, ensuring consistency and thoroughness in documentation.
Renovation
#innovation
fromHell Gate
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn Mirage Update: Nope

Brooklyn Mirage is showing signs of improvement after recent renovations. The venue, once an active construction site, now resembles a music venue despite some remaining construction debris.
Brooklyn
fromLondon On The Inside
2 weeks ago

The City Is Getting Another Skyscraper Complete With a Public Park

The new skyscraper at 63 St Mary's Axe will encompass over 85,000 sq ft of floor space, largely for mixed-use offices, with flexible commercial and leisure spaces on lower levels.
Renovation
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto

Toronto releases pre-approved designs for garden, laneway suites in bid to boost housing | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Metrolinx's Railpath construction has seen delay after delay. Residents say they're fed up | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Toronto

Toronto releases pre-approved designs for garden, laneway suites in bid to boost housing | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Metrolinx's Railpath construction has seen delay after delay. Residents say they're fed up | CBC News

fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

New York lost many construction jobs during the pandemic - and still hasn't recovered: report

Spending on residential construction has rebounded since the pandemic, but nonresidential construction spending, especially in New York City, remains below 2019 levels and could continue to lag in the near future.
Real estate
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Hudson River train tunnel construction to disrupt West Side drivers, cyclists

Construction of the new train tunnels beneath the Hudson River will disrupt traffic on the West Side Highway and the Hudson River Greenway until 2027.
New York City
#public-transport
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Explainer: What are the new rules on apartments - and why has Dublin City Council raised 'grave concern' about them?

The overhaul of the regulations for building apartments aims to boost construction and cut the cost of building by as much as €100,000 a unit.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

11 Miami Architects, Builders, and Landscape Architects to Know From the AD PRO Directory

Miami's construction boom has increased the demand for architects, builders, and landscape architects, leading to a showcase of talent that transforms the city's skyline.
Miami
#traffic-management
#home-renovation
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Skills crisis threatens 1.5 million homes target as construction sector struggles to recruit

A chronic shortage of skilled workers is putting the UK government's pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 at serious risk.
Renovation
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Construction startup Bild raises $3.1 million from Khosla to harness AI for more affordable housing

Bild AI reads blueprints using artificial intelligence to estimate material costs, significantly improving a currently manual, error-prone process in construction.
Renovation
#affordable-housing
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

The Silent Edge: Why Survey Accuracy Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage

Accuracy is no longer just a deliverable; it's a signal. It tells clients, regulators, and partners that your company is precise, reliable, and ready for scale.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Home Depot announces $4.3 billion deal to acquire GMS building products distributor

Home Depot's acquisition of GMS Inc. for $4.3 billion is aimed at bolstering its ties with professional contractors in the construction sector.
Renovation
#concrete
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Wimbledon expansion: School leaders say tennis club plan will bring 'crazy' pollution nightmare

The nursery boss emphasized, 'The Mayor can't be waffling on about pollution... and then suddenly say this is OK, in a beautiful great family area.'
London politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

To 'build, baby, build,' this country is going to need a whole lot more shop teachers | CBC Radio

"We're working on trying to get salary equality recognized, so that people who have a trades background who have this Red Seal, have years of experience, get a bump up on the pay scale," said Strothotte, who teaches at Westview Secondary School in Maple Ridge, B.C.
Education
#public-transit
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

What if a hurricane hits 'Alligator Alcatraz'? Florida drawing up evacuation plan

Florida's Department of Emergency Management is overseeing the construction of an immigrant detention center in the Everglades, which will be operational amid challenging weather conditions.
Miami food
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Follow rules for Gallows Corner closure or face enforcement action, warns TfL

Transport for London (TfL) has issued a warning to motorists not following the "vital rules" in place while construction works are underway on the Gallows Corner roundabout and flyover.
London politics
fromNewsday
1 month ago

AirTrain fares to JFK reduced from June 30 to Sept. 1, Port Authority says, to encourage use of mass transit during construction, summer travel

Port Authority chairman Kevin O'Toole stated, "Yes, there will be some temporary inconvenience, but it's all part of building an airport our region can be proud of."
Alternative transportation
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dublin City Council built fewer than half the homes it was meant to over past three years

The slow start in 22, 23 and 24 were due to a variety of reasons around resourcing and capacity in the sector ... but I think the ship is moving, and I think we will exceed our 25 and 26 targets.
London politics
fromClickUp
1 month ago

Top 10 Construction Inventory Management Software in 2025

Managing construction projects effectively requires not just overseeing workers but also balancing budgets, tracking procurement schedules, and maintaining resource availability, where delays can have significant impacts.
Business intelligence
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago
Graphic design

manuel alvarez diestro's photo series reimagines urban expansion through fabric landscapes

Manuel Alvarez Diestro's 'Seas of Construction' transforms urban development into visual metaphors through fabric coverings on construction sites.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago
New York City

Thruway construction could wreck your upstate getaway this summer

Major infrastructure projects on the New York State Thruway will cause significant travel delays and lane closures this summer.
#workforce-shortage
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Gap caused by planners reaching retirement age could cause more delays to home building

The construction sector is facing a critical shortage of planning professionals, exacerbating the housing crisis.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Gap caused by planners reaching retirement age could cause more delays to home building

Ireland lacks sufficient planning professionals, leading to construction delays and burnout among existing staff.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

BREAKING: Emergency crews respond to roof collapse in Marine Park building

A roof partially collapsed in a building, leading to one worker's death during refrigeration unit installation.
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