Safety upgrades for Memorial Sloan Kettering construction — that could expose kids to asbestos — won’t curb air toxins: parents
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital will spend millions of dollars to limit the amount of carcinogenic dust nearby students are exposed to during a major UES construction project, but parents say the cancer hospital still isn't doing enough to curb the toxins. Parents like Yasmina Kaleo say the $10 million the hospital has spent on air […]
Millions of fossils unearthed during construction at Los Angeles high school
Every year, students walk the hallways of San Pedro High School in Los Angeles. What at first glance seemed like a routine renovation project turned into a startling discovery when a treasure trove of ancient fossils was uncovered. Since the first fossil was discovered in early 2023, millions of fossils have been unearthed. Archaeologists discover […]
Battleground state rancher ‘outraged’ by Biden stopping wall construction as migrants pour into US
ARIVACA, Ariz. — An Arizona rancher has seen huge numbers of migrants crossing his ranch and he's blaming it not only on the ongoing border crisis, but also the Biden administration's refusal to complete construction of a Trump-era wall. Jim Chilton and his wife Sue own a large ranch that includes land along the US […]
Eric Adams fails to name NYC trustee to oversee billions of dollars in school construction
Education watchdog groups told The Washington Post that the city's School Construction Authority has made decisions over the past year to spend billions of dollars of taxpayer money without the necessary oversight. SCA is responsible for the design and construction of New York City public schools. By law There will always be three board members: […]
Biden approved Gaza pier construction in face of internal opposition: Report
Biden pushed ahead with Gaza pier construction despite warnings, watchdog says Fox News contributor Gen. Keith Kellogg examines the latest news on Middle East tensions and reacts to former President Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery on the third anniversary of the Afghanistan withdrawal. The Office of Inspector General for the United States Agency for […]
Construction team unearths WWII-era bomb at ex-Colo. training range
This could have been a shocking discovery. Construction workers at a housing development in Colorado stumbled upon a piece of American history on Monday: a World War II-era bomb. The cast-iron “military style weapon” was discovered buried in Aurora at the former Raleigh Bombing and Shooting Range, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said. I said […]
Colorado Construction Crew Uncovers WWII-Era Explosive Device
A construction worker in Colorado discovered a World War II-era explosive device, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office tweeted: Announce A historic discovery when construction workers accidentally discovered military weapons while working. The site is of historical importance as it was once part of the Lowry Bombing Range. On […]
Trump Palace sues over NYC Whole Foods, Five Below construction
The construction of new Whole Foods and Five Below discount stores is putting tenants of the Trump Palace on the Upper East Side at risk, the condominium’s board of directors said in a lawsuit. According to Manhattan Supreme Court filings, demolition work flooded the luxury building’s basement, electrical room and garage, and excavation work caused […]
Lego-like construction blocks made from plastic waste can stand up to nature’s fury
In a world struggling with the effects of climate change and natural disasters, innovative solutions are emerging to address urgent housing needs. One such solution comes from Finland, where a company called Block Solutions is revolutionizing the construction industry by using plastic waste to create interlocking Lego-like blocks. Let’s take a closer look at how […]
New-home construction slumps for 5th straight month
U.S. single-family home construction fell to its lowest level in a year and a half in July, partly due to the disruption to housing activity caused by Hurricane Beryl, but an increase in new home supply may limit any recovery. Home construction numbers released by the Commerce Department on Friday fell for the fifth straight […]