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Dec 19, 2025


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 2, 20251 min read
European Residential Completions to Hit Decade-Low in 2025
Europe: The number of residential dwellings completed in Europe is projected to reach its lowest level in a decade in 2025, with just 1.5...
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Feb 19, 20251 min read
29,000 Older Housing & Development Board (HDB) Flats to Receive Upgrades in Singapore in a Home Improvement Programme
SINGAPORE: Approximately 29,000 flats built in 1997 or earlier have been selected for the Housing Board’s Home Improvement Programme...
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Feb 18, 20251 min read
Ontario Housing Sector Faces Challenges Amid US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium
Canada: Ontario’s housing sector is expected to face difficulties following the United States' decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on...
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Feb 14, 20251 min read
UK New Home Registrations Stable in 2024 Amid Sectoral Variations
UK: The National House Building Council (NHBC) reported that 104,232 new homes were registered for construction in 2024, maintaining a...
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Feb 14, 20251 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 12, 20251 min read
Housing Crisis in Germany Deepens Amid Slowdown in Residential Construction
Germany: Germany's housing sector faces a significant slowdown, with only 230,000 new apartments and houses expected to be built in 2025,...
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Feb 12, 20251 min read
Flanders Launches Task Force to Tackle Housing Crisis with Allocation Worth USS$6.1 billion
BELGIUM: Flanders is forming a task force to promote larger, more affordable, and sustainable housing, as announced on Monday in the...
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Feb 11, 20251 min read
Austria’s Construction Prices Rise Moderately in 2024 Amid Ongoing Challenges
AUSTRIA: Construction prices in Austria saw a moderate increase of 1.3% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the latest...
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Feb 11, 20252 min read
Big 5 Construct Saudi 2025 to Showcase Saudi Arabia’s USD 1.7 Trillion Construction Boom
Saudi: The 13th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi, organized by DMG events, is set to be the largest construction event in Saudi Arabia at...
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Feb 10, 20251 min read


UK Homeowners Set to Invest in Home Improvements
Houses United Kingdom: According to Aviva's latest How We Live report, almost seven million UK homeowners plan to renovate their homes in...
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Feb 9, 20251 min read
Construction Costs in GCC Expected to Rise in 2025
Saudi Arabia/UAE: Construction costs in key GCC markets are projected to increase in 2025, with the UAE expecting a rise of 2% to 5% and...
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Feb 7, 20251 min read
Saudi Arabia Plans to Add 675,000 Hotel Rooms by 2030
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is targeting 675,000 hotel rooms by 2030, including 120,000 in Riyadh, according to Tourism Minister Ahmed...
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Feb 2, 20251 min read


Sri Lanka's Construction Sector Faces Challenges from High Import Taxes
Sri Lanka's Construction Sector Faces Challenges from High Import Taxes Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka's construction industry is facing...
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Jan 31, 20251 min read
Helen Haines Unveils Policy to Boost Housing Supply in Indi and Regional Australia
AU: Independent Federal Member for Indi, Helen Haines, has launched her first policy announcement of 2025, aiming to boost housing supply...
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Jan 29, 20251 min read
China's New Home Prices Stabilize After 18-Month Decline
China: In December 2024, China's new home prices stabilized for the first time in 18 months, following government stimulus measures aimed...
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Jan 19, 20251 min read
UK Achieves Record Renewable Energy Installations in 2024
UK: Data from the MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) Data Dashboard indicates that over 260,000 certified renewable energy...
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Jan 17, 20251 min read
Vietnam Targets One Million Social Housing Units by 2030
VIETNAM: A significant shortfall in social housing construction highlights the urgent need for strong policies to boost business...
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Jan 7, 20252 min read
Gas Supply Halt Creates Energy Crisis in Transnistria
Moldova: The separatist region of Transnistria in Moldova has suspended heating and hot water for approximately 450,000 residents after...
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Jan 3, 20251 min read
UK House Prices Rise in 2024 Amid Market Challenges
UK: UK house prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, with the average property valued at GBP 269,426 (USD 339,000) by year-end, though prices remain...
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Jan 3, 20251 min read
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