Netflix starts construction on a $900 million film studio at a former New Jersey army base
Netflix has officially launched a major new production hub worth $900 million in central New Jersey. The Netflix Studios at Fort Monmouth will transform some long-awaited military bases into a sprawling 500,000 square feet of facilities including soundstages, backlots, post-production suites, and office spaces. A contract signed for a new campus in Eatontown signals an […]
Three new prisons will begin construction this year, announces the justice secretary.
As part of a broader initiative to expand the prison system, the government plans to construct three new prisons this year, following an expansion plan announced by the Attorney General. Shabana Mahmood has introduced reforms regarding the recall of prisoners. Essentially, individuals serving sentences between one and four years can only face a fixed recall […]
Ancient settlement from the Late Bronze Age, 3,000 years old, found during road construction: ‘Significant find’
British archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient Bronze Age settlement during highway construction. The Suffolk City Council described the site as featuring “Late Bronze Age settlements and cremation cemeteries,” which date back around three thousand years. This information was shared in a press release in mid-April. In fact, the Bronze Age in Britain spanned from 2500 […]
Archaeologists discover Bronze Age community hidden under highway construction work.
Recently, a significant archaeological find was unearthed by British archaeologists during the construction of a highway in Suffolk. The Suffolk City Council described the site as containing “Late Bronze Age settlements and cremation cemeteries,” dating back around three thousand years. This information was shared in a press release in mid-April, noting that the Bronze Age […]
Two construction workers found unresponsive in NYC stairwell have died, according to police.
On Saturday afternoon, two construction workers were found unconscious in a stairwell in Little Italy, leading to their deaths. It was a sunny day, yet the crowd in the bustling area didn’t seem to be very respectful as first responders worked on the scene. The men, aged 35 and 34, were discovered in an apartment […]
Trump calls Obama’s presidential library a ‘disaster’ and offers assistance with its construction.
President Donald Trump recently expressed a willingness to assist in the development of the Obama Presidential Center, which is currently facing significant delays and cost overruns. This project has gained attention due to its focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Throughout his career, Trump has reshaped city skylines with his buildings, and he […]
Trump Issues First Border Wall Construction Contract of Second Term
The Trump administration has awarded a contract for the construction of a new border wall segment along the Texas-Mexico border. This is the first award of the second term of the President. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has awarded a border wall agreement to granite construction companies using funds allocated in the fiscal year […]
U.S. Housing Starts Jump in February, Led by Single-Family Construction
Construction of housing spiked in February. The homes have started, with 11.2% jumping to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5 million, far exceeding expectations. This increase was led by the strong rebounds of single-family home construction. This is an indication that builders are meeting demand despite lingering concerns about mortgage fees and supply constraints. […]
First Border Wall Construction Contract Of Trump’s Second Term Announced
President Donald Trump's first border wall deal for his second term was worth around $70 million on Saturday. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) I said It awarded a contract worth $70,285,846 to Watsonville, California-based Granite Construction Co., Ltd., which requires the construction of a “new border wall of approximately seven miles in Hidalgo County, […]
7 miles of new border wall set for construction
Christie Noem has announced the construction of a new seven-mile stretch on Arizona's President Trump's border wall. The Secretary of Homeland Security has revealed that illegal crossings have plummeted 95% under President Trump's administration. The former South Dakota governor, 53, said in a video she shared from the border that she would begin construction on […]