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 […]
Harris housing plan includes construction of 3M units, $25K down payment support
According to a Harris-Waltz campaign official, Vice President Harris is expected to unveil a plan to lower housing costs and address the housing shortage through new home construction and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Harris’ “urgent and comprehensive four-year plan” includes building 3 million new homes, providing tax incentives to homebuilders for building “starter […]
Upper East Side kids may be exposed to asbestos, lead paint hazards during new Sloan Kettering site construction, parents say
Outraged parents claim that the construction of a new Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer treatment facility on the Upper East Side could expose young people to carcinogens and other toxic substances. A 31-story cancer treatment facility planned for York Avenue between East 66th and 67th Streets in Manhattan’s Lenox Hill neighborhood has infuriated parents in recent […]
Biden investing $100M to spur housing construction
Biden Administration Announced $100 million investment Tuesday aimed to combat barriers to affordable housing construction. The funding will be provided through the Pathways to Removing Barriers to Housing program, which provides grants to state and local governments and other entities. Greater Effort “Identifying and removing barriers to the creation and preservation of affordable housing.” The […]
LEGO-inspired space bricks pave the way for lunar construction
The dream of constructing a permanent structure on the moon has fascinated scientists and space enthusiasts for decades. The challenges of building in such a harsh environment have forced researchers to innovate and explore new possibilities. One of the most exciting developments comes from the European Space Agency (ESA), which has developed Lego-inspired 3D-printed bricks […]