Construction News

Archaeologists are appalled and police are considering criminal charges after a construction company willfully destroyed a major ancient Mayan site to make gravel for village roads.

Moscow - The body of a Russian lawmaker missing for nearly a week was located on Sunday, found stuffed in a barrel of cement in a private garage.

Yvrac - It was destined to become a country pile of Russian owner Dmitry Stroskin but instead it became a pile of rubble. A picturesque French château near Bordeaux was accidentally razed to the ground after a contractor misunderstood the owner’s message.

London - The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), a not-for-profit member organisation for the powered access industry, has released details regarding the safe use of powered access platforms during 2012.

Brighton - Yesterday Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls announced that Labour is launching a review of bogus self-employment in the construction industry.

New York - The One World Trade Center building is still under construction, and won't be finished until next year. But as of 4/30/12 it is NYC's tallest building, surpassing the Empire State structure. At completion, it's likely to be the tallest in the U.S.

Toronto - The iconic Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, located in the city's trendy Yorkville district, is now closed for good, as management and visitors eagerly anticipate the successor, a 55-storey tower still under construction just around the corner.

London - UK construction workers, struggling to find work, have now found that they are on an "employment blacklist", an illegal document which is ruining their lives.

New York - The tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 came and went in September. I'd been avoiding going to the memorial - until recently. I'm glad I did.

Hunan - An innovative Chinese construction company mass produces sustainable, earthquake-proof skyscrapers that cost up to ten times less than conventional structures. Watch the amazing time-lapse video.