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Garner residents concerned over new roundabout as construction continues
The town of Garner is hoping a new roundabout will help improve congestion on White Oak Road for a growing population, but neighbors have concerns about traffic and safety hazards resulting from its construction. Commuters say the town’s traffic...

Construction begins on Little Manistee River weir to combat invasive sea lamprey threat
MANISTEE COUNTY, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have commenced construction on a weir in Northern Michigan, aiming to halt the spread of the invasive sea lamprey. The project,...

Construction of sidewalk in Longview leaves homeowner frustrated
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Texas Department of Transportation is building a new, wider sidewalk in a neighborhood in South Longview. That work has prompted lane closures off East Young Street between Mobberly Avenue and Martin Luther King Junior...

Expert says streamlining approval agencies, rate will reduce housing construction cost
The Chief Executive Officer, Hontar Projects, Deji Fasunwon, a property company, has appealed to government to streamline the number of agencies giving approval for building construction aside reducing the cost of permits. Speaking during a dinner...

CEO of construction firm Heijmans calls for more government investment in infrastructure
The Netherlands faces a growing maintenance backlog for its roads, bridges, and viaducts, exceeding available funding levels. Ton Hillen, CEO of construction firm Heijmans, warned Friday that without additional government investment, the country...

Queens’ College’s plans for Owlstone Croft move forward despite construction traffic and dust concerns
University student housing plans have moved forward despite fears that construction traffic will pose a hazard. Cambridge City Council has signed off two conditions for Queens’ College’s Owlstone Croft development. Owlstone Croft plans. Picture:...

Architect of the Capitol visits Reno to select 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Federal officials visited the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Friday to begin the process of selecting the 2025 tree that will stand on the West Lawn of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. The selection committee has narrowed down...

Construction worker dead after being electrocuted at Walmart distribution center in Grove City
Victor Ortiz Pegueros, 35, was electrocuted and died while doing construction work at a Walmart distribution center in Grove City. GROVE CITY, Ohio — A man is dead after he was electrocuted while doing construction work at the Walmart distribution...

Construction underway in Sandstone housing project
SANDSTONE, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The city of Sandstone announced Friday that construction is underway on a new project that will bring 32 units of workforce housing to the area. According to the city, the workforce-housing units will be...

News: New architecture and design competitions: CTBUH Student Tall Building Design Competition, Timber in the City, AIA COTE Top Ten for Students Competition, and Concrete Masonry Competition
This edition of Bustler's curated picks of noteworthy architecture and design competitions features four calls seeking student-led designs of social and culturally-centric tall buildings in urban settings, innovative and sustainable wood-based...

Construction crews build wildlife overpass over I-25 in Douglas County
Colorado construction crews are building a wildlife overpass over I-25 in Douglas County. The overpass is being built by the Colorado Department of Transportation in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration, Colorado Parks and...

‘Nothing prepares you for this’: Mother of teen killed on Oregon City construction site remembers son
OREGON CITY, Ore. (KPTV) - One of the last videos ever taken of 18-year-old Lucas Gray was in June, at his high school Baccalaureate ceremony in West Linn. A teen who held close to his faith, Gray recited Lucas 6:37. “Who am I to judge another...

Zaha Hadid Architects’ kitchen collection is inspired by the geology of coastlines
Febal Casa has collaborated with Zaha Hadid Architects on a smooth and contemporary kitchen collection. Titled ‘Onda’, it comprises a kitchen island and sideboard, a perfect addition to a minimal, and modern home. The collection is visually...

'End is definitely in sight’ for construction project to extend Beltway express lanes
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — "The end is definitely in sight” according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) after crews made the final major traffic shift in a construction project that will extend the Beltway Express Lanes...
Construction set to begin on major downtown project at former site of 4th Avenue Theatre
Tourists walk on the sidewalk above the site of the former 4th Avenue Theater on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (Bill Roth / ADN) The company that’s redeveloping the downtown Anchorage block where the historic 4th Avenue Theatre once stood is moving...

Mother of teen killed on Oregon City construction site remembers son

Pushing for the mainstream use of bamboo in construction
https://youtu.be/WOtwrjTbKGw Bamboo, recognized as a sustainable construction material, could be considered for inclusion in the National Building Code of the Philippines to promote its widespread use, according to a civil engineer and bamboo...

Architecture firm revives older homes for reuse in fire-affected areas
Call for Applications: Center for Architecture Lab
Center for Architecture Lab (CFA Lab) is a multi-month, multi-disciplinary residency program that offers new voices in architecture and design full authorship over the Center for Architecture’s platforms, allowing them to develop compelling and...

Construction begins on County State Aid Highway 4
NOBLES COUNTY — County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4, from the intersection of CSAH 5 to CSAH 21 at Round Lake, is anticipated to close Monday, depending on weather, for road reconstruction. This is the first major project for the Nobles County...