Category : Search result: diplomatic construction


Construction worker dies in Manhattan high-rise fall

A construction worker has died after falling from a Manhattan high-rise development site, marking another devastating incident in New York City's construction industry as safety concerns escalate.

Chinese Embassy Approval Could Be Unlawful

Explosive legal opinion reveals UK ministers may have acted unlawfully by giving private assurances to China about their new embassy before planning permission was granted. The controversy raises serious questions about diplomatic transparency.

UK buildings face overhaul for 2°C temperature rise

Exclusive government analysis reveals Britain must urgently adapt its buildings and infrastructure to cope with permanent 2°C warming, with new construction standards and cooling requirements imminent.

Messi's £10m Ibiza villa faces demolition

Football legend Lionel Messi's luxury Ibiza villa could be demolished after authorities ruled the stunning property was built illegally without proper planning permission.

UK spies gagged over Chinese embassy security concerns

Security officials were prevented from raising national security concerns about China's controversial new embassy compound in London, raising serious questions about diplomatic transparency and UK sovereignty.

Florida worker rescued from 80-foot crane ordeal

A construction worker in Florida faced a heart-stopping 80-foot plunge after his shipping pallet became trapped in crane machinery, leading to a dramatic two-hour rescue operation by Jacksonville Fire Department.

UK house prices slow as Trump tariffs threaten market

Britain's housing market faces dual pressures as house price growth hits its slowest pace since April 2024, while looming US tariffs threaten to disrupt supply chains and drive up costs for homeowners and builders alike.

China accused of water torture on UK diplomats

Tensions escalate as Chinese authorities allegedly cut water supplies to British diplomats' housing in Beijing, prompting concerns over diplomatic retaliation amid ongoing disputes over London's new embassy.

Storm Amy shuts Everton's new stadium construction

Everton's £760m Bramley-Moore Dock stadium construction faces major disruption as Storm Amy's 70mph winds halt work and damage temporary structures, raising concerns about project timeline.

Snowy Hydro 2.0: $12bn budget now 'unachievable'

Australia's flagship renewable energy project faces another staggering cost blowout, with officials admitting the original $12 billion price tag is no longer attainable amid construction delays and technical challenges.

Murray Compares Trump Rhetoric to Nazi Germany

Senior Democratic Senator Patty Murray has drawn stark parallels between Donald Trump's language and Nazi-era propaganda during a passionate Senate floor address about Seattle construction projects.

Barcelona's Nou Camp Champions League return delayed

FC Barcelona's highly anticipated return to the Nou Camp for Champions League football faces unexpected delays as stadium renovation works fall behind schedule, forcing European nights to Montjuïc.

Page 1 of 4