Statue of Liberty replica toppled in Brazil storm
Dramatic footage shows a giant Statue of Liberty replica collapsing in Guaíba, Brazil, during severe storms. No injuries reported. Read the full story and see the video.
Category : Construction
HS2: A Decade of Disruption and Soaring Costs
Ten years on from its proposal, we walk the route of the HS2 high-speed rail line to uncover the real impact on communities, landscapes, and the project's spiralling budget. Discover the stories behind the world's most expensive railway.
Construction worker wins £47k car in online competition
A London construction worker is in shock after winning a brand-new £47,000 Cupra Terramar in an online spot-the-ball competition. After two years of playing, Amaniel Haile was surprised at work by BOTB. Read his incredible story.
Construction Suffers Sharpest Slowdown Since Covid Lockdown
UK construction activity contracted at its fastest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Experts suggest budget uncertainty skewed the data. Read the full analysis.
Tasmania approves $1.13bn AFL stadium for Devils
Tasmania's parliament has approved a contentious $1.13bn roofed stadium at Macquarie Point, clearing the final hurdle for the Tasmania Devils to join the AFL and AFLW in 2028. Read the full story.
Construction suffers worst downturn in over five years
New data reveals a severe slump in UK construction, with the PMI hitting 39.4. This rapid decline poses a major challenge to Labour's 1.5m homes target. Read the full analysis.
Historic London meat and fish markets find new Docklands home
London's ancient Smithfield meat and Billingsgate fish markets are set to relocate to Albert Island in Docklands, promising £750m investment and 2,200 jobs for Newham. Discover the plans for their new era.
Historic London Markets Plan Move to Royal Docks
London's historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets could relocate to a new combined site at Albert Island in the Royal Docks, promising billions in growth. Read the latest on the landmark move.
Five New Leaders Join South Bank Employers' Group Board
The South Bank Employers' Group has appointed five new directors to its board, marking a major governance overhaul. Discover how this will shape the area's future.
Tasmania's £1.13bn AFL Stadium Set for Approval
Tasmania's landmark £1.13bn AFL stadium is poised for approval in a critical parliamentary vote, paving the way for the state's historic entry into the national league. Read the full story.
London builder exposed for faking heart surgery to con customers
Exclusive: New evidence reveals a London builder may have lied about major heart surgery, using the same hospital photos to con customers two years apart. Read the full investigation.
Hong Kong high-rise fire: 13 arrested, death toll 151
Hong Kong police arrest 13 over deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, with 151 dead and 40 missing. Substandard materials and failed alarms cited in city's worst blaze since 1948.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146, 100 missing
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire reaches 146 as investigators continue searching burned buildings. 100 people remain unaccounted for in city's deadliest blaze in 75 years.
Couple save £100k building polystyrene block home
Hannah and Charlie Bird are building their own £190,000 home in Somerset using polystyrene ICF blocks, saving £100,000 and doing 80% of the work themselves. Discover their inspiring self-build journey.
Hong Kong fire kills 128, hundreds missing
A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong has killed at least 128 people, with 200 missing. Questions mount over safety standards and alleged corruption in the construction sector.
JP Morgan's Canary Wharf to be UK's largest office
JP Morgan Chase announces a massive 3 million sq ft tower in Canary Wharf, set to become Britain's biggest office block and house 12,000 workers. Discover how this £1bn economic boost will reshape London's skyline.
Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Opens After Years of Work
Melbourne's long-awaited Metro Tunnel finally opens, promising to transform the city's transport network. Discover the new stations, service changes, and what it means for your commute.
JPMorgan's £10bn London tower to dwarf The Shard
JPMorgan Chase unveils a landmark £10bn London office tower in Canary Wharf with double The Shard's floor space, signalling a major boost for the UK economy.
Hong Kong tower block fire kills 128, dozens missing
Deadly fire rips through Hong Kong tower blocks wrapped in bamboo scaffolding, killing 128 and leaving 79 injured. Three construction officials arrested for manslaughter.
Hong Kong fire: 94 dead as rescue operations near completion
Rescue operations are almost complete at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po after a devastating fire left 94 dead. Authorities investigate cause as anger grows over safety laws.
Lower Thames Crossing gets £891m funding for 2026 start
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms £891m funding for Lower Thames Crossing, with construction starting in 2026. The 14.5-mile route will feature Britain's longest road tunnel.
Hong Kong fire kills 65, hundreds missing in high-rise blaze
At least 65 people have died and nearly 300 are missing after a devastating fire swept through a Hong Kong residential complex. Police arrest three over suspected manslaughter.
Hong Kong fire: 55 dead, hundreds missing, arrests made
At least 55 people killed and hundreds missing in a devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire. Police arrest three over suspected gross negligence. Read the latest updates.
Hong Kong fire: 44 dead, police blame negligence
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades kills 44 at Wang Fuk Court. Police arrest construction company employees for gross negligence over unsafe scaffolding materials. Latest updates and investigation details.
Hong Kong fire: 44 dead, 279 missing in high-rise blaze
At least 44 people killed in devastating Hong Kong high-rise fire with 279 still missing. Three arrested for manslaughter as unsafe scaffolding blamed for rapid spread.
Hong Kong fire kills dozens in residential tower blocks
A major fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong has claimed dozens of lives, with hundreds missing. The blaze spread rapidly via bamboo scaffolding, raising serious safety questions. Read the latest updates.
Hong Kong fire kills 36, bamboo scaffolding blamed
A devastating Hong Kong tower block fire claims 36 lives as bamboo scaffolding accelerates spread. Investigation underway into one of city's deadliest blazes in decades.
NHS PFI Protest: Didcot Health Centre Funding Crisis
Campaigners protest NHS private finance schemes as Didcot's Great Western Park health centre faces 10-year delay over developer return demands. Read the latest developments.
Residents' fury over luxury penthouse development
Residents of Chiswick Village face daily disruption from a new luxury penthouse development, reporting noise, water leaks, and fire safety fears. Discover the full story.
UK Construction Productivity Stuck in 1990s
A damning report reveals UK construction productivity is lower than in 1997. Decades of under-investment are blamed. Discover the urgent need for modernisation.
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