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Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Trump administration cleared to continue construction of White House ballroom, court rules

The Trump administration can proceed with building a $400m White House ballroom after a court ruling allowed construction to continue.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom

The Trump administration seeks to resume White House ballroom construction, citing national security concerns and criticizing a court ruling that paused the project.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Halting $400m White House ballroom project is national security risk, Trump officials say

A judge's order halting White House ballroom construction poses a security risk, prompting Trump's administration to appeal the ruling.
Mission District
fromMission Local
14 hours ago

4805 Mission has been almost finished for nearly a decade. Neighbors want to know why.

The construction of 4805 Mission St. remains unfinished over a decade after its start, causing community frustration and complaints.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Native American remains discovered on UC Berkeley campus

Native American remains were found at UC Berkeley during construction, with authorities confirming they are not linked to a crime.
#trump
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project

US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

Trump Claims 'Everybody Knew' About Surprise Ballroom Demo

Donald Trump's ballroom project faces legal challenges, halting aboveground construction until Congress approves.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Drops Wild Post About 'Militarily Imperative' Ballroom

Trump defends his ballroom project, asserting no judge can halt its construction despite legal limitations on size and funding.
Washington DC
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

New renderings released for Trump's proposed 'triumphal arch'

Trump plans to build a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, aiming to make it the largest in the world.
Washington DC
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

The Bloated Trump Ballroom Is Paused for Now

Judge rules against Trump's East Wing construction, emphasizing presidential stewardship over ownership of the White House.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Rages At Court Ruling to Halt Ballroom In Wild, Attack-Filled Post

Trump criticized a court ruling halting his White House ballroom project, claiming it is under budget and ahead of schedule.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Construction pros see spring rebound despite economic uncertainty

60% of construction professionals and 45% of design professionals reported improving client communication in response to heightened competition over the past three months.
Remodel
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Tunneling, construction is underway for Ontario Line transit project | CBC News

Premier Doug Ford stated, 'If we don't act now, too many people are wasting time in traffic,' highlighting the necessity of the Ontario Line for alleviating congestion in Toronto.
Canada news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Indonesia's capital of the future faces doubts in the present

Nusantara is designed to be a futuristic capital powered by renewable energy and advanced technology, addressing the pressing issues of pollution and overcrowding in Jakarta.
US news
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

I-80 closure: What to know about travel through San Francisco this weekend

Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area around I-80 in San Francisco and the interchange with U.S. Highway 101 for the entire weekend of April 17-19. Expect heavy delays and budget extra travel time, Caltrans said.
San Francisco
#affordable-housing
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago
LA real estate

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago
London

Work begins on 900-home development next to Acton Town tube station

Construction has begun on 900 new homes in Acton, with half designated as affordable housing.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
London
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

Work begins on 900-home development next to Acton Town tube station

Construction has begun on 900 new homes in Acton, with half designated as affordable housing.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Boston Sand & Gravel says pedestrian deaths 'inevitable' if housing complex moves forward

Boston Sand & Gravel is suing to stop a proposed apartment complex, citing safety risks from mixing pedestrian traffic with heavy truck operations.
#architecture
Washington DC
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

The White House Ballroom Is Already a Monstrous Disaster

Experts warn that the rushed construction plans for the president's new ballroom could lead to significant design flaws and architectural issues.
#white-house
fromFortune
1 week ago
Washington DC

A $400 million ballroom was just the beginning. Now, Trump plans to spend $174 million more on renovations | Fortune

Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Critics Call Out Design Flaws of Trump White House Ballroom

Rushed design process for the White House ballroom raises concerns among architects about potential flaws and inadequate scrutiny before final approval.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Trump says 'existing structure' of White House East Wing to be torn down

President Trump ordered the White House East Wing torn down to construct a $250m ballroom; demolition began with officials confirming complete teardown and private funding.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction

The appeals court allows White House ballroom construction to continue while questioning Trump's national security arguments.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 week ago

A $400 million ballroom was just the beginning. Now, Trump plans to spend $174 million more on renovations | Fortune

The White House plans to spend $377 million on renovations this year, funded mainly by donors, marking a significant increase in repair costs.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Please!' A judge's sassy ruling halts Trump's White House ballroom plans

Construction of the White House ballroom extension has been halted due to a ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority without congressional approval.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Critics Call Out Design Flaws of Trump White House Ballroom

Rushed design process for the White House ballroom raises concerns among architects about potential flaws and inadequate scrutiny before final approval.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

Cubs Prospects Report | April 9th, 2026: Rojas Homers, Pelicans Suffer First Loss Of Season - Bleacher Nation

Danley's has built over 100,000 garages since 1959, offering quality garage construction services.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Blue-Collar Careers Were Supposed to Be AI-Proof. So Why Is Hiring Down 40 Percent?

Job openings for blue-collar trades have decreased by 40% since 2022, reaching levels seen during the 2009 recession.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Trump admin sends another $77 million to Gateway tunnel commission as next court date looms

We are pleased to have received the funds we expected from the federal government. We continue to work with our federal partners to ensure the funding that has been committed to the Hudson Tunnel Project continues to flow so that we can keep our workers on the job and construction moving forward.
Washington DC
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Traffic on Highway 60 may create pain point for drivers headed to Coachella

"In 2020, this stretch of freeway has been ranked the worst truck bottleneck in California and the ninth worst truck bottleneck in the nation, as well as the second highest truck accident location in Southern California."
Los Angeles
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

At Age 26, She Was a Construction Industry Outsider. Within 5 Years, Her Business Was Bringing In $5 Billion In Orders.

He gave me this pitch that Goldman is an incredible place, but you are a cog in a giant wheel. There were so many industries that no one was paying attention to on the tech side in the U.S. He got me really passionate about doing something to help improve how those industries work.
Venture
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC to drivers: Avoid northern part of Flatbush Avenue as street gets bus-friendly rebuild

Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue will undergo a major redesign to improve bus transit and reduce congestion.
#sustainability
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Arquivo: Deconstruction and Material Reuse for a Circular Architecture

The construction industry must embrace sustainable solutions through deconstruction and reuse to combat waste and energy consumption.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Arquivo: Deconstruction and Material Reuse for a Circular Architecture

The construction industry must embrace sustainable solutions through deconstruction and reuse to combat waste and energy consumption.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I'm a construction manager who vibe coded a paperwork tracker. My workers loved it until I accidentally broke it.

I got a degree from Douglas College in programming and business management. I understood the business side more and was better at that than at being a coder.
Web frameworks
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

What to know about the 'massive' military bunker beneath Trump's ballroom

Trump described the underground facility as a 'massive military complex' that will include bomb shelters and 'very major medical facilities,' emphasizing its importance for national security.
US news
#real-estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

NHCA builds bridges between construction workforce, real estate

Real estate and construction connections enhance client service and education, particularly through partnerships and reliable contractor referrals.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago
Real estate

Yellow pad math can explain a lot about homebuilder decisions

Builders' approaches to projects differ significantly between California and the East Coast, impacting cost management and profitability.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Rabsky Affiliate Proposes 197 Units In BedStuy

Rabsky Group plans to build two mid-rise rental buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant, adding 197 apartments under new tax incentives.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Rabsky Lands $765M Refi For 625 Fulton Street

Rabsky Group secured a $765 million refinancing for its Downtown Brooklyn development, transitioning from construction debt to long-term financing.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

NHCA builds bridges between construction workforce, real estate

Real estate and construction connections enhance client service and education, particularly through partnerships and reliable contractor referrals.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Yellow pad math can explain a lot about homebuilder decisions

Builders' approaches to projects differ significantly between California and the East Coast, impacting cost management and profitability.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Hired in plant insurance: The hire agreement clause that leaves UK contractors holding the bill, Townsend McCormack - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hired in plant insurance is crucial for contractors to mitigate financial risks associated with theft and damage of high-value equipment.
#border-wall
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Blasting begins for border wall on cherished New Mexico mountain

Construction of the border wall on Mount Cristo Rey has sparked controversy among local residents and disrupted traditional pilgrimage activities.
California
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Border wall blasting hits a treasured New Mexico mountain - High Country News

Construction of a border wall on Mount Cristo Rey has sparked controversy among local residents and disrupted traditional pilgrimage activities.
Mission District
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Blasting begins for border wall on cherished New Mexico mountain

Construction of the border wall on Mount Cristo Rey has sparked controversy among local residents and disrupted traditional pilgrimage activities.
California
fromHigh Country News
2 weeks ago

Border wall blasting hits a treasured New Mexico mountain - High Country News

Construction of a border wall on Mount Cristo Rey has sparked controversy among local residents and disrupted traditional pilgrimage activities.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Workers carved the largest modern Hindu temple in the west. Now, some have incurable lung disease

The Robbinsville Hindu mandir, while architecturally stunning, is marred by serious allegations of worker abuse and health issues during its construction.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Excavation Underway at 280 Bergen Street in Boerum Hill

Excavation has begun for a new residential complex at Bergen Street and Third Avenue, featuring 297 rental apartments and retail space.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
2 weeks ago

Perforated Brick: A Humble Affordable Building Material with Many Uses

Perforated bricks are now used creatively in architecture for both structural and decorative purposes, enhancing aesthetics and functionality.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

Trojena in Trouble: Saudi Arabia's Mega-Ski-Project Hits Major Setbacks - SnowBrains

Saudi Arabia's Trojena ski resort project faces significant setbacks with terminated contracts and delayed completion plans.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

YIMBY: 57,352 Proposed NYC Units in 2025

New York developers proposed over 57,000 new residential and hotel units in 2025, indicating a significant construction wave across the city.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

DOB supervisor bypasses building safety, indicted for taking over $75,000 in bribes

A former NYC Department of Buildings supervisor was indicted for accepting over $75,000 in bribes, compromising safety standards across numerous construction projects.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Top Trump Spox Asked About Massive Military Complex' Under New White House Ballroom

A massive military complex is being built under the new White House ballroom, with upgrades to facilities ongoing.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
2 weeks ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 3/30/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $2.5B for the week ending 3/21/26, featuring various companies across different sectors.
London food
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'It's an act of vandalism by the State' - why is it taking 15 years for new family court to be built on vacant land?

The Dublin site on Hammond Lane, purchased in the late 1990s, will remain unfinished until 2029.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Possible explosion at downtown Toronto building, firefighters investigating | CBC News

Firefighters are trying to contain a fire on the roof of a building in downtown Toronto after a possible explosion, with thick black smoke billowing from the site.
Canada news
Mission District
fromBusline News
3 weeks ago

Prevost And Holiday Tours Celebrate Groundbreaking - Busline News

Prevost and Holiday Tours are partnering to build a new facility in Randleman, NC, set to open in early 2027.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why Meta is building its high-tech South Carolina data center with an old-school material

Meta is constructing an $800 million data center in South Carolina, featuring a unique wood-framed administration building for sustainability.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn construction worker hit in head with hammer in fight over tools

A construction worker was attacked with a hammer by a co-worker during a dispute over tools in Brooklyn.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

This startup made AI agents to manage construction projects like data centers. See the pitch deck it used to raise $9 million.

Krane raised $9 million to develop AI software that streamlines construction supply chains and automates procurement and delivery tasks.
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

How the Hoover Dam Works: A 3D Animated Introduction

Proper appreciation of the Hoover Dam's man-made majesty requires understanding not just its vital function but also the enormous task of its construction.
Washington DC
US news
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Mysterious 'hum' heard across several US states

A mysterious humming noise linked to data center construction is disrupting residents' lives across several US states.
Law
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Worker removing rubble from demolished Meath home warned he'd be 'burnt out if he returned' by man with Northern Irish accent, court hears

Threats against a subcontractor led to the withdrawal of services for rubble removal from a demolished property.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Sticker Shock Stalls 5 WTC Tower, Leaving Downtown Housing In Limbo

Construction of the 5 World Trade Center tower is paused due to rising costs, leaving 1,200 planned apartments in limbo.
Renovation
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Amy Molloy: How a massive dream home in rural Co Meath ended up as 'a costly pile of rubble'

A planning dispute led to the demolition of a house intended for a family in Co Meath.
Renovation
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

The people remodelling homes with reclaimed ruins

Reclaimed building materials are salvaged for reuse, promoting sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of the construction sector.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Homophobic vandals cause $150,000 in damages to newly constructed football stadium - LGBTQ Nation

Three construction workers confessed to painting homophobic and explicit graffiti in nearly completed Highmark Stadium suites, causing $150,000 in damage and prompting insider-access suspicions.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

CFO whose business fell 10% from tariffs cheers Supreme Court ruling: 'No single person should have unilateral authority over tariffs' | Fortune

The Supreme Court ruled the president cannot impose tariffs under the IEEPA, invalidating parts of 2025 steel, aluminum, and certain China import levies.
fromFortune
2 months ago

The U.S. construction industry's need for labor is soaring and will need half a million new workers next year while AI giants ramp up spending | Fortune

The Associated Builders and Contractors trade group estimated in a report last month the industry will need to bring in 456,000 new workers in 2027, up 30.7% from the 349,000 needed this year. "Failing to do so will worsen labor shortages, especially in certain occupations and regions, placing further upward pressure on labor costs," ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu warned in a statement.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Award-winning builder quits UK for Switzerland, due to tax pressure and skills crisis

Those changes were the tipping point,
UK politics
#infrastructure
Film
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Walt Disney made up Disneyland as he went along during construction in the mid-1950s

Walt Disney improvised Disneyland's design during 1954–55 construction, developing plans as work progressed while staff adapted and built without formal project management.
Canada news
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Matt Oldford Nova Scotia: Building Quality, Vision, and Community Growth - Social Media Explorer

Matt Oldford in Nova Scotia combines construction expertise and financial acumen to deliver integrity-focused, long-term value and quality craftsmanship in development projects.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Mural hopes to inspire future construction workers

An east London mural featuring apprentices aims to inspire more people to pursue construction careers and help address a national shortage of qualified tradespeople.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts

UK GDP rose 0.3% in November, driven by motor vehicle production and services, while construction recorded a significant decline.
Public health
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

A Mass. construction worker's suicide highlights a wider crisis

Construction workers face high suicide rates (second to mining), elevated drug overdoses, and thousands of fatal workplace injuries, indicating a workforce crisis.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Why Construction Stocks Could Have a Massive Year In 2026: 3 Stocks to Buy

Aside from the ongoing geopolitical turmoil we've seen, as well as concerns around inflation driven by quickly-changing tariff and trade policies, the direction of monetary policy coming out of the Federal Reserve could be the hot topic many will be watching very closely. Given president Trump's views on interest rates (namely, that they're way too high right now), a pressure campaign is still being waged on the Fed to drop rates, and do so quickly.
Real estate
Remodel
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Inside GL Construction of Madison: A Conversation with Gabriel Lopez

GL Construction of Madison prioritizes disciplined, consistent craftsmanship focused on value, service, and quality across roofing, siding, framing, and gutters.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 months ago

These five ingenious materials from 2025 could make buildings greener

New low-emission building materials—bio-inspired lattices and super-strong engineered wood—can significantly reduce steel and cement use and cut construction-related CO2 emissions rapidly.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
3 months ago

Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou takes another step forward towards full capacity | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona is progressing through phased stadium reopening and construction to restore Spotify Camp Nou to a full 105,000-seat capacity next season.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

South African tradesman who died in accident at former Glass Bottle site remembered as 'a gentleman'

Samuel Benjamin Small, a South African-born tradesman in his 40s, died unexpectedly at a Ringsend construction site; funeral Monday at St Matthew's Church, Irishtown.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago

harry rigalo discusses material, process, and presence between design and sculpture

Harry Rigalo treats materials, especially clay, as active systems, prioritizing negotiation, uncertainty, and process informed by embodied knowledge of weight, tension, and structure.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Tariffs could inflate housing costs, but the full impact remains uncertain

The Center for American Progress, a progressive think tank, released a report on Tuesday that forecasted a $17,500 cost impact per new home as a result of the Trump Administration's tariff policy. The report used an analysis from the nonpartisan Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center to make the forecast, based on a model that predicts a $27 billion annual construction tariff impact by 2030.
US politics
#permitting
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It would take 11 seconds to hit the ground': the roughneck daredevils who built the Empire State Building

Poised on a steel cable a quarter of a mile above Manhattan, a weather-beaten man in work dungarees reaches up to tighten a bolt. Below, though you hardly dare to look down, lies the Hudson River, the sprawling cityscape of New York and the US itself, rolling out on to the far horizon. If you fell from this rarefied spot, it would take about 11 seconds to hit the ground.
Photography
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

How a small Chicago nonprofit is resisting Trump's war on DEI

Women in construction celebrate progress while legal attacks on DEI threaten organizations that support tradeswomen and efforts to increase gender diversity in construction.
Business
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'I am the biggest injured party,' says investor Joe Elias during heated exchanges at creditors' meeting of controversial Meath development

MDS Construction offered to finish 16 Ringfort estate houses while stating the entrepreneur pursued independent actions.
Photography
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Photos of 13 iconic landmarks as they were being constructed

Famous landmarks required prolonged construction, massive funding, and significant engineering, with some projects still unfinished after decades.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Mississippi Is Struggling in Affordability and Homebuilding: Can Gov. Reeves Build Momentum?

Mississippi's low median home prices are undermined by slow new construction and stagnant incomes, producing persistent housing affordability pressures despite modest listing prices.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
5 months ago

Why cork insulation is transforming energy performance

Expanded cork insulation is made from waste cork via heat and pressure, producing eco-friendly, efficient thermal and acoustic insulation blocks.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
5 months ago

Protests erupt at Camp Nou over dismissal of stadium workers

Nearly 50 construction workers, many undocumented, were dismissed during Camp Nou renovations, prompting protests and union demands for registration, unpaid wages, and immigration regularization.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Labour will struggle to hit 1.5m homes target, house builders warn OBR

The government will fail to meet its target of building 1.5m homes by the end of the decade, house builders have warned in a letter to the budget watchdog - a fresh blow to Rachel Reeves ahead of what is expected to be a difficult budget in November. In a letter to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the Home Builders Federation (HBF) - the representative body
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