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Housing Construction Permits in the Netherlands Drop Sharply in First Quarter
Housing Construction Permits in the Netherlands Drop Sharply in First Quarter Netherlands: The number of permits issued for new housing...
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5 days ago1 min read


New Affordable Housing Initiative Commences in HÃ Nam
Affordable Housing Initiative Vietnam: Construction has begun on a new social housing project in Duy Tiên Town, Hà Nam Province, spanning...
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7 days ago1 min read


Cost of Major Home Building Projects Drops by Up to 28%
Cost of Major Home Building Projects Drops by Up to 28% UK: According to Checkatrade there was a significant decline in the cost of major...
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7 days ago1 min read


Construction Activity Continues to Rise for Another Month in Ireland
Construction Activity Continues to Rise for Another Month in Ireland Ireland: Irish construction activity recorded further growth in...
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7 days ago1 min read


Ontario Tables Legislation to Accelerate Housing and Infrastructure Projects
Ontario Tables Legislation to Accelerate Housing and Infrastructure Projects Canada: Ontario’s housing minister has introduced new...
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7 days ago1 min read


Malaysia’s Residential Construction Surges in Q1 2025 Amid Slower Property Transactions
Malaysia’s Residential Construction Surges in Q1 2025 Amid Slower Property Transactions Malaysia: Malaysia’s residential property sector...
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May 111 min read


South Australia Launches New 626-Home Development in Noarlunga Downs
New 626-Home Development Australia: The South Australian government has opened registrations of interest for a new residential...
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Apr 301 min read


Indonesia’s 3 Million Housing Program Gets $24 Million CSR Boost for New Constructions and Renovations
Indonesia’s 3 Million Housing Program Gets $24 Million CSR Boost for New Constructions and Renovations Indonesia: Minister of Housing and...
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Apr 232 min read


Qatar to Begin Construction of 1 Million Apartments in Indonesia from April 2025
Indonesia Apartments Indonesia: Qatar will start building 1 million apartment units in Indonesia from April 2025 as part of the country's...
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Apr 71 min read


Shaws to Relocate from Darwen to New Wolverhampton Facility
Darwen to New Wolverhampton UK: Shaws, a historic manufacturer of fireclay sinks since 1897, will transfer its production from Darwen to...
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Apr 21 min read


UK Government Announces GBP 625 Million Investment to Train Construction Workforce
UK Government Announces GBP 625 Million Investment to Train Construction Workforce UK: The UK government has committed GBP 625 million...
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Mar 311 min read


Poland Approves Increased Social Housing Budget, Pledges Up to USD 1.3 Billion in 2025
Poland social housing Poland: Poland’s government has approved a bill to increase social housing spending to at least 2.5 billion zloty...
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Mar 261 min read


Abu Dhabi Launches Affordable Housing Program to Meet Growing Demand
Housing UAE: Abu Dhabi has introduced an affordable housing programme to address rising real estate demand while enhancing living...
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Mar 252 min read


India’s Booming Real Estate Market Drives Demand for Premium Bathrooms
Real Estate India: India’s sanitary ware market is witnessing rapid growth, fuelled by urbanisation, rising incomes, and an increasing...
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Mar 91 min read


Russia and Uzbekistan Strengthen Infrastructure and Construction Ties
Russia Uzbekistan Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin on...
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Mar 21 min read


European Residential Completions to Hit Decade-Low in 2025
Completions to Hit Decade-Low Europe: The number of residential dwellings completed in Europe is projected to reach its lowest level in a...
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Feb 191 min read


29,000 Older Housing & Development Board (HDB) Flats to Receive Upgrades in Singapore in a Home Improvement Programme
House SINGAPORE: Approximately 29,000 flats built in 1997 or earlier have been selected for the Housing Board’s Home Improvement...
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Feb 181 min read


Ontario Housing Sector Faces Challenges Amid US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium
Ontario Housing Sector Faces Challenges Amid US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Canada: Ontario’s housing sector is expected to face...
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Feb 141 min read


UK New Home Registrations Stable in 2024 Amid Sectoral Variations
UK New Home Registrations Stable in 2024 Amid Sectoral Variations UK: The National House Building Council (NHBC) reported that 104,232...
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Feb 141 min read


Hungary’s New Urban Planning and Construction Regulations in Force
Hungary Hungary: Hungary's construction regulations are undergoing significant changes with the introduction of Act C of 2023 on...
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Feb 121 min read
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