In 2024, work-related deaths in Ireland dropped to 33 from 43 in 2023, marking the lowest fatality rate since the Health and Safety Authority’s inception in 1989. Notable declines were observed in the construction and agriculture sectors, with self-employed individuals…
In the latest quarter, France experienced a 0.5% rise in greenhouse gas emissions year-on-year, primarily attributed to the construction and transport sectors. Despite a 2.4% reduction over the past nine months, this slowdown indicates a troubling trend for 2024, especially…
A 35-year-old Turkish man has been deemed remand after confessing to the brutal murder of a 52-year-old construction contractor in Kalamata. During his lengthy court appearance, he insisted on conspiracy theories as motives for his actions and displayed no remorse,…
A recent ruling by the Raad van State has significantly altered the management of nitrogen emissions in the Netherlands, leading to major implications for businesses and municipalities. Companies that had previously offset their nitrogen emissions internally will now face restrictions…
The BAU 2025 International Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials, and Systems will take place in Munich from January 13 to 17, gathering professionals from around the globe. Twenty-five Greek companies and one from Cyprus will showcase their products and services….
Germany’s construction sector is grappling with a severe shortage of apprentices, particularly in the concrete and reinforced concrete building trades, as thousands of bridges require urgent repairs. The demographic shift resulting in the retirement of baby boomers is exacerbating the…
Industry leaders in the UK are warning that the country lacks sufficient construction workers to meet the government’s target of building 1.5 million homes by 2029. The Home Builders Federation and Barratt Redrow’s chief executive highlighted issues such as skills…
The Construction Production Index in Greece experienced a notable increase of 17.9% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter in 2023, contrasting with a much smaller rise of 4.4% observed the previous year. However, there was…
Dimitris Kapsimalis, president of the Federation of Building Constructors, voiced strong concerns regarding the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on Greece’s construction industry. He emphasized the critical state of building activity and called on the government to ensure…
The construction project for a new fire station in Astros Kynourias is set to begin, with a budget of 2.5 million euros. The announcement was made by Ktirialikes Ypodomes A.E., signaling the launch of the project funded by the 2024…
New research from IrishJobs reveals that construction-related professions, particularly site managers, are the most in-demand roles in Ireland for 2024. With demand up 39% year-on-year, site engineers and project managers also rank highly. Accountants are the second most sought-after professionals….
Starting tomorrow, temporary traffic regulations will be enforced in Macedonia-Thrace for the construction of the Cosmium bridge and bike path. The existing bridge is being cleared for the new construction, requiring a diversion of traffic along the provincial road to…
