Several dead in Brussels construction site fire Several people were killed after a fire broke out at a major construction site in central Brussels on Tuesday, with rescue teams continuing to search for six workers who remain missing, news agency Reuters reported citing local authorities. The blaze erupted at a large renovation project on Place […]
Chennai, July 11: The Tamil Nadu government has taken a significant step to ensure the adequate availability of construction materials in the state. By amending mining regulations, the government has granted the Director of Geology and Mining the authority to impose a temporary ban on the inter-state transportation of stones and other construction materials when […]
UDAIPUR, July 7, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) : Construction of the unique ‘Architects Tower’, dedicated to renowned architect Mandan, commenced on Tuesday afternoon at J.K. Circle in Shobhagpura with Vedic rituals and traditional ceremonies. The proposed tower, which will stand approximately 35 feet tall, is being developed as a symbol of Indian architecture, science and creativity and […]
California man shares harrowing experience as his robotaxi started speeding at a construction site. A California couple had the most harrowing 20 seconds of their life when their self-driving Waymo robotaxi went haywire and began speeding through a highway construction zone. The company offered him $120 in free rides, compensating for the life-threatening experience he […]
Workers discovered a fossilized skeleton initially thought to be a Triceratops. Further examination revealed it was a much rarer Torosaurus. Image Credits: Torosaurus is not Triceratops: ontogeny in chasmosaurine ceratopsids as a case study in dinosaur taxonomy Fig 1 Imagine working with heavy machinery in an ongoing city construction project, when all of a sudden […]
A 900-ft vessel, Dali, hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, in 2024. Six workers were killed. Two companies, one Indian and another from Singapore, and an Indian engineer have been charged with conspiring to defraud the US and causing the death of six construction workers in 2024. On March 26, 2024, a 900-ft […]
Coastal road construction reveals ancient graves and 3,000-year-old burial secrets / Image: file A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light in Oman, where construction work along a key coastal road in the Al Batinah region led to the unearthing of graves dating back nearly 3,000 years. The find was confirmed by the Oman Ministry […]
In Switzerland, construction does not begin with concrete or cranes, but with something far more unusual. Empty frameworks trace the future. Weeks before a building is approved, tall poles rise from the ground, connected by thin lines that map out walls, roofs, and balconies in mid-air. Known as Bauprofile, these full-scale outlines transform architectural drawings […]
Abu Dhabi Construction Site Fire Contained in Al Mushrif: Investigations Underway Emergency teams in Abu Dhabi rushed to the Al Mushrif area after a fire broke out at a construction site containing building materials, prompting a swift response from police and civil defence authorities. The incident, which unfolded on Saturday evening, triggered a coordinated emergency […]
Udaipur (Udaipur Kiran): A dignified programme titled “Samutkarsh Sandhya” was organised for Laghu Udyog Bharati during the Nexnos Construction Fair held at Shubhkesar Garden. The event aimed to promote dialogue, cooperation, and innovation among local industries, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders associated with the construction sector. A large number of entrepreneurs, industry representatives, and guests linked with […]
