A new bridge is being built over the Lužická Nisa river in Liberec's London Street, with construction workers beginning to lay its beams. The new structure will replace an older, dilapidated bridge.

Nine construction workers were safely rescued after their motorboat capsized due to strong waves off the coast of Barangay 12 in Dolores, Eastern Samar, prompting a search and rescue operation.

Indonesian forces are searching for West Papua National Liberation Army militants who killed five Indonesian road construction workers, claiming they were spies, as more West Papuans face displacement and death from the ongoing conflict.

A message in a bottle, buried under the Rhine riverbank in Oberwesel for nearly seventy years, was discovered by construction workers, leading to a search that successfully identified its sender.

Construction workers on Section 2 Boița–Cornetu of the Sibiu-Pitești Highway in Romania have begun installing the massive metal deck for the Valea Pleșei viaduct. This structure, weighing nearly 4,000 tons, is being built at an approximate height of 50 meters.

Two construction workers were killed when a load of reinforcement plates fell from a crane into a construction pit. The tragic accident occurred at a building site.

A 31-year-old Army soldier was arrested in Catbalogan City, Samar, after allegedly firing five shots during a confrontation with construction workers.

Construction workers at the Vjesnik site in Croatia made a touching discovery, finding a hidden bird's nest with eggs. The find reportedly led to a pause in work to ensure the nest's protection.

The chairman of Byggiðn, the Icelandic construction workers' union, expressed concerns about the prevalence of unskilled workers being hired instead of skilled craftsmen in the construction industry, leading to more defects in buildings. He voiced hope for improvements with new oversight measures.

Reports describe federal agents from ICE allegedly using disguises, such as utility workers' clothing, to deceive and detain undocumented migrants, although ICE denies these operations were conducted by their agency.

In Luxembourg, the collective vacation period does not begin simultaneously for all employees, with construction workers starting their break earlier than installers.

Health and safety stakeholders in Nigeria are raising concerns about heat-related kidney risks among outdoor construction workers, advocating for increased awareness and workplace protection.

Three construction workers have been charged with stealing approximately HK$90,000 worth of jewellery from a flat in the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong. The defendants appeared in court following the incident.

Construction workers in northern Germany discovered a well-preserved StuG III self-propelled gun buried underground for at least 80 years at a military training ground near Cuxhaven.

A new scheme in Delhi will provide medical coverage of ₹10 lakh per family for construction workers, aiming to enhance their welfare and access to healthcare.

A doctor, a medical pathologist, is facing accusations of disturbing medical experiments after construction workers discovered 34 foetuses buried in the back garden of a property where the doctor previously resided.

Nine Albanian citizens working in construction were detained on Bajram Curi Street in Debar after police and labor inspectors found they lacked proper documentation for their stay in the country. They were subsequently taken to the police station.

Meta is launching a $115 million program to train workers for building out its data centers, highlighting the critical role of construction workers in the ongoing AI boom.

Construction workers are finalizing the modernization and expansion of a rest stop on the D1 highway near Vyškov, Czech Republic, adding new parking spaces primarily for trucks. The project is valued at over 170 million Czech crowns.

The trial concludes for a fatal elevator accident in Sweden where five construction workers died, with three defendants facing potential prison sentences and exposing difficulties in assigning responsibility in the workplace.

A construction project in Thornton, Colorado, unearthed a significant prehistoric find. Workers discovered a fossilised skeleton initially thought to be a Triceratops.

A disturbing video shows two construction workers falling from the roof of an unfinished building during a violent altercation, with one of the workers feared dead.

Construction workers in Karviná, Czech Republic, are using a large quantity of blackthorn branches for a new inhalatorium, as the sturdy and dense twigs are essential for the facility's operation.

Construction workers have installed most of the first section of a temporary road bridge over the railway corridor near Zámrsk in the Orlickoústecko region, ahead of its planned demolition in the autumn.

Serbia is experiencing a growing shortage of skilled construction workers like carpenters and masons, despite high demand and attractive starting salaries, due to the closure of relevant vocational programs in secondary schools.

A park in the center of Zemun, Serbia, has been controversially converted into a 'warehouse' for construction workers following street reconstruction, raising concerns about disrespect for laws and citizens.

Four construction workers have been abducted by armed men in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Tirah valley. The incident occurred while work was underway in the region.

A general agreement for construction workers in Latvia mandates that overtime work will be compensated at 50% of their regular salary starting in August.

Target Hospitality, an ICE contractor, is shifting its business model from detention facilities to providing "man camps" for data center construction workers, securing a $550 million deal.

Greece's e-EFKA social security fund announced that the 2026 Easter holiday bonus will be paid on April 8, 2026, to 108,119 construction workers.

A study by Santé publique France reveals that construction workers are up to 10 times more exposed to noise and pollutants, leading to higher risks. Between 2019 and 2022, the sector accounted for 15% of work accidents resulting in time off and 20% of work-related deaths.

Two Kurdish construction workers have filed a criminal complaint alleging mistreatment by police during detention after attending Nevruz celebrations in İstanbul.

The Irish government has spent over €400,000 in the past two years on a campaign to attract construction workers back to Ireland. However, no metrics have been gathered to assess the campaign's effectiveness.

Four construction workers, including three Kosovar Albanians and one Bosnian, died tragically in Vienna's Alsergrund district when scaffolding collapsed, burying them under freshly poured concrete.

Drivers in the Zlín region should expect complications starting Monday due to another road closure. Construction workers will begin repairs on the busy road between Uherské Hradiště and Bílovice towards Zlín.

Swiss trade unions are increasingly encouraging members to engage in labor disputes, with a strategic paper advocating for seeking and escalating conflicts, as seen with bus drivers, construction workers, and civil servants.

Hong Kong police have arrested three construction workers on suspicion of stealing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) worth of gold jewellery from Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court.

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Police Colonel Hector Grijaldo is facing allegations of using police officers as construction workers, which he denies as 'categorically untrue'.

The e-EFKA is paying out the August holiday bonus to 91,455 construction workers today, totaling over 57 million euros directly deposited into their bank accounts.

Employee representatives in Austria are pushing for a legal right to 'Hitzefrei' (time off due to heat) for construction workers, addressing concerns about working conditions during high temperatures.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts that the global expansion of AI data centers will create numerous six-figure jobs for skilled tradespeople like electricians and construction workers.

Construction workers repairing the leaning tower of St. Simon and Jude Church in Týnec nad Sázavou discovered a time capsule, which was opened to reveal historical newspapers and other items.

Panamanian authorities announced that at least 15 citizens were recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war, with one killed, after being misled into believing they would work as private security agents or construction workers.

Construction workers have uncovered a 500-year-old burial site containing approximately 200 skeletons beneath a historical location.

Construction workers in Sweden unearthed six ancient shipwrecks, some dating back five centuries, during the excavation of a new railway tunnel.

The FBI states a Mexican man shot dead by ICE agents had drugs in his car, while his family's lawyer asserts it was salt, a common hydration practice for construction workers.

Homebuilders are reporting that a worsening shortage of construction workers is exacerbating the housing affordability crisis. This labor deficit is hindering construction efforts and contributing to rising housing costs.

Trade unions Peo, Sek, and Deok in Cyprus have issued a warning about the increasing use of temporary workers in the construction sector, citing dangerous conditions and exploitative treatment.

A man attempted to steal tools from construction workers who were working in a shopping center in Reykjavík. Although the police were called, the workers managed to recover their tools, and the alleged thief fled the scene before officers arrived.

Construction workers in Sarajevo discovered human bones during excavation work on Baščaršija. Police are investigating the site to determine the origin and age of the remains.

A violent altercation between construction workers in Detroit escalated into a brutal fight on a residential roof, with several individuals falling off and continuing to fight.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico has lauded new legislation that does not guarantee a maximum temperature for construction workers, despite calls from trade unions for mandatory breaks or temperature limits above 30 degrees Celsius.

The Delhi government has announced the launch of a 'Delhi Building and Construction Workers Health Scheme' to provide health protection for 2.7 lakh registered construction workers and their families.

Danish politicians are set to debate stricter oversight of delayed wage payments for construction workers at Odense University Hospital (OUH), following numerous irregularities and strikes.

Construction workers in Germany discovered a Wehrmacht tank from World War II buried in the sand, which is now set to become an exhibition piece.

Two construction workers have died in separate incidents on building sites in Živinice, Bosnia, within two days, with one worker falling from a height.

Construction workers have flocked to a region in northern Greece for an expanded gold and copper mine, where local environmental resistance has given way to economic dependence.

Construction workers building a highway near Venice, Italy, unexpectedly unearthed an important pre-Roman sanctuary. The archaeological site dates back to the fifth century B.C.

Philippine authorities have seized over P1.7 million worth of 'shabu' in separate drug buy-bust operations in Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro. Several individuals were arrested in connection with the drug busts.

A two-storey building under construction in Anambra, Nigeria, collapsed, but 20 workers narrowly escaped. An investigation is underway into potential poor material quality.

Two construction workers from India were injured on a construction site in Gostivar; one sustained a hand injury from a construction machine, and the other was injured while dismounting equipment.

An official report indicates that 18 construction workers have died in Kurdistan during the first four months of 2026, highlighting concerns about workplace safety.

The renovated Mileta intersection on the Hradec Králové road circuit officially opened on Saturday, with construction workers completing the over 600 million crown project two years ahead of schedule.

Construction workers will begin repairing the surface of Poděbradská Street in Nymburk in May, including modifications to intersections, with work divided into two stages to mitigate traffic impact.

Alcohol consumption has significantly decreased on Swiss construction sites, but experts warn that workers are increasingly resorting to other substances like cocaine, cannabis, and stimulants, often attributed to increased pressure.

Following a fatal accident at a construction site near Belgrade's Brankov Bridge, where a Chinese worker died and three were injured, concerns about worker safety have risen, with PowerChina reportedly avoiding questions and construction workers noting a decline in skilled labor.

Amid ongoing conflict in Israel, many Chinese construction workers are choosing to remain in the country, prioritizing high wages despite the risks of airstrikes and bombings, stating they would 'rather be bombed than live in poverty'.

Construction workers in Kingston upon Hull have discovered a rare 300-year-old cast-iron cannon, marking only the third such find in 30 years.

The 5th Meeting of Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts builders in Bjelovar is addressing the critical shortage of construction workers, alongside topics like energy renovation and occupational safety. Over 200 participants are attending the event.

Three construction workers describe experiences of harassment from their bosses, including one manager who sent hundreds of offensive messages to subordinates, highlighting a pervasive issue in the industry.

A building workers federation has voiced opposition to the use of welfare board funds for government projects, including proposed residential schools and skill development academies for construction workers' children.

Construction workers at the University of Oklahoma uncovered human remains during a building project, prompting an investigation. No criminal activity is suspected.

The Clintons have appeared before the US Epstein probe, Sinn Féin has selected a by-election candidate, and Ireland faces a significant need for more construction workers.

The August holiday bonus, totaling €57,487,814.52, will be paid to 91,455 construction workers on Friday, August 7, exclusively through banks, according to e-EFKA.

The e-EFKA announced that the August holiday allowance will be paid on Friday, August 7, to 91,455 construction workers, with a total amount of 57,487,814.52 euros to be disbursed exclusively via bank transfers.

Registered construction workers in Gujarat, India, are eligible for financial housing aid of up to Rs 1.6 lakh through the Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana, provided they have been registered with the welfare board for a minimum period.

Hyundai E&C has launched the X-ble Shoulder exoskeleton, a wearable robotic device from Hyundai Motor Group Robotics Lab, for use in the construction sector.

Two construction workers in Ljubljana are in mortal danger after being buried by reinforcement meshes in an accident on Kranjčeva Street.

Due to ongoing heatwaves, Japan is seeing a surge in demand for cooling apparel, including garments with built-in fans. Originally designed for construction workers, these items are now increasingly popular among the general public.

Construction workers have achieved a breakthrough on the second tunnel of the Sibiu-Pitești Highway's mountainous section along the Olt Valley, with a total of seven tunnels planned for the 31 km Section 2.

Kolkata oncologist Jibak Bhattacharya captured a striking image of construction workers on scaffolding, reflecting on human connection and isolation.

A Suva UV expert, Roland Krischek, states that sunscreen SPF ratings are often misleading, with an SPF 50 product providing only about SPF 30 protection. He advises construction workers, office employees, and children on best practices to protect themselves from UV radiation and reduce skin cancer risk.

Six Mexican individuals, including day laborers and construction workers, have died while in the custody of US immigration authorities (ICE), prompting a response from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Authorities in New York have reduced the 'frozen zone' around a compromised 37-story building, which was evacuated after construction workers noticed alarming signs of stress, as efforts continue to save the structure.

Hong Kong police have arrested 125 individuals in a major crackdown targeting a triad group accused of monopolizing the food takeaway business for construction workers and operating illegal gambling dens.

Soestdijk Palace in the Netherlands is undergoing significant maintenance work to restore its exterior, which has suffered from rotten window frames, peeling stucco, and leaking gutters. Construction workers have been active for several months to bring the palace back to good condition.

Two construction workers were killed after an 18-meter-deep excavation at a Maynilad pipeline project in Las Piñas collapsed, police said.

Preparatory work for the new Captain Bartoš bridge in Pardubice is ongoing, with construction workers now deploying a temporary bridge structure over the Elbe river.

A significant number of Serbian construction workers are employed by domestic firms abroad, with the majority (1,628) working in Europe, particularly the Netherlands, followed by Africa and Asia.

Chinese construction workers have reportedly built a bridge in just 24 hours, an operation that involved two 650-ton Zoomlion cranes, nine 125-ton beams, and a convoy of over 100 km of heavy trucks.

A 57-year-old pathologist has been arrested in Lutoryż, Poland, after construction workers discovered buried fetuses on a property she previously owned.

Montenegro's construction and geodesy school, 'Mirko Radević,' is opening its doors for new students, highlighting that construction professions are in high demand and facing a deficit in the labor market.

Construction workers are being alerted to the severe health risks associated with exposure to silica dust, urging precautions to prevent serious respiratory illnesses.

A physiotherapist suggests that a 40-hour work week in the construction industry involves physical output and movement comparable to that of athletes, raising the question of whether tradies should adopt warm-up routines.

America is experiencing a shortage of construction workers, and the industry's ability to fill vacancies is being sabotaged by the loss of its immigrant backbone. The article suggests that policies impacting immigration are hindering the construction sector.

Two construction workers were buried during excavation work in Kapfenberg, Austria, resulting in one fatality at the scene and another worker being flown to LKH Graz with injuries.

Drivers in Uherské Hradiště should anticipate traffic complications as construction workers complete final tasks on the Jan Antonín Baťa Bridge, which serves as the sole road connection across the Morava River to Staré Město.

Singapore will shorten the hiring time for foreign construction workers starting in 2027 by removing mandatory skills testing in home countries for workers from China and Thailand, with plans to extend this to all source countries.

Three construction workers were buried by earth at a site on Kozjak Street in Skopje. Two have been rescued and transported to the hospital, while emergency services are working to extract the third.

Two construction workers tragically died after scaffolding collapsed at a building site on a street in Benidorm. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

A well-known burger chain, Five Guys, is opening in Denmark but faces criticism for allegedly using underpaid construction workers from Mongolia. The issue was highlighted in a business update.

Construction workers have completed the final section of a new footbridge over the railway tracks in Česká Třebová, Czech Republic, which will initially be partially accessible to the public.

A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit two years prior had exposed significant flaws in Haryana's construction workers welfare scheme, a warning that was reportedly ignored.

Chinese construction workers in Israel express their preference to remain in the country despite the ongoing conflict, citing the dire economic conditions and poverty they face in China as a greater threat than the risk of being bombed. They highlight the difficult choice between personal safety and economic survival.

Following a winter break, construction workers have resumed work on a busy roundabout in Liberec, Czech Republic, which will close access to the nearby Kunratická housing estate from April 1st and affect 20,000 cars daily.

Mexico is implementing new programs for on-the-job education aimed at construction workers, seeking to improve skills and safety within the industry.

Four construction workers have died and a fifth 45-year-old worker is in critical condition after undergoing emergency surgery following a scaffolding collapse. A union is demanding a full investigation into the incident.

Four construction workers were killed and one severely injured when scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in Vienna, Austria.

Spread over 350 sq.ft, the all-weather lounge is fitted with fans, benches, mobile phone charging units, and drinking water facilities

The Chief Minister announced 62 new Labour Residential Schools for children of workers registered with the KBOCWWB, who are studying in classes 6 to 12

Construction workers are continuing the reconstruction of Smíchov railway station in Prague, with the first phase of the new transport terminal expected to be completed in October.

Meanwhile, many workers are taking jobs abroad, where project returns are higher.