Construction
A housing market trend is warning sign for the future
Jerry Howard, the CEO of the National Association of Home Builders, predicted Monday that 2023 may be a "rough year" for the market.
Woman says contractor sealed her cat inside of drywall
She told Newsweek that her cat was slightly dehydrated but otherwise unharmed after she returned from a business trip.
Homeowner's $100,000 revenge on neighbor over parking dispute applauded
One critic felt the neighbor "had it coming," but a leading negotiations expert felt a more measured approach would have been better.
Construction Worker Inviting 'Unknown Woman' Into Client's Home Sparks Fury
"This is completely unprofessional and unacceptable," one person wrote. "I wouldn't have him back in the house."
Homeowner Says Workers Tore Roof Off Wrong House in 'Disaster' Mistake
By the time Steve Kornspan arrived, the workers had realized their mistake and vanished—leaving "99 percent" of his roof gone.
Video Shows Huge Machine Tunneling for Britain's High-Speed Rail Project
Dorothy, the 410-foot-long boring machine weighing 2,000 tons, is drilling under the countryside in Europe's biggest-ever infrastructure project.
U.S. Housing Market Is in a 'Meltdown': Economist
June's homebuilder confidence saw the second-biggest single-month drop in history.
Jobs Report Is a Warning About Housing Rental Market in U.S.: Expert
"We need to build more by hiring more," said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors.
Video of Man Hanging From Toronto Crane Viewed Over 3 Million Times
Despite the terrifying footage, the man was safely lowered down from the tag line. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Thieves Use Rented Forklift to Steal ATM Out of the Ground
Strangely enough, the Oklahoma theft is not even the first time an ATM was stolen with a forklift this year.
'Nightmare': Family's Entire Roof Removed in Contractor Mistake
The only explanation left behind was a letter from the contractor, which read, "Due to miscommunication I was given the wrong address to do some roof work."
'OSHA?:' Workers Balance on Scaffolding Without Harnesses in Dizzying Video
"This makes me nauseous," said one commenter.
TikTok Couple Builds Impressive Cat House for 10 Felines
A New York couple has garnered more than 3.3 million views on TikTok of their specially-built house for their colony of 10 cats.
Man Uses Old Pallets To Build Impressive Bowling Alley in Backyard
The creation in his family's yard has been seen over 17 million times online after he shared the process from start to finish, using mainly recycled materials.
Viral Video Shows Dog Being Scooped Up By Excavator During Apparent Rescue
While some commenters applauded the rescuers' efforts, others questioned the context of the footage.
Blind Man Falls into Huge Hole Left by Construction Workers, Video Shows
The man, identified as Frederick Allen, reported no injuries after the fall, only some soreness.
Man Transforms Basement 'Dead Space' into Wine Cellar of His Dreams
A recent Reddit post showing a man creating a wine cellar to fill 'dead space' in the basement sparked interest among many users.
Boynton Beach Construction Accident Kills Two When Wall Collapses
The Boynton Beach Police Department said initial reports indicated two workers were at a construction site at Riverwalk Plaza when a concrete wall fell on them.
Brad Pitt Accused of Making 'Broken Promises' to Hurricane Katrina Victims
Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation was behind the construction of 109 solar-powered homes built in New Orleans' Ninth Ward after 2005's Hurricane Katrina.
'A Dream Come True': Habitat for Humanity Completes First 3D-Printed Home
April Springfield wasn't really aware of what a 3D home construction entailed, but she agreed to it and was left emotional when the project was complete.
TikToker Says Apartment Complex Removed Staircase With No Warning
"I could have used a ladder or something in an emergency but my dog couldn't have," the TikToker said.
U.S. Median Home Price Tops $416K in November, Only Midwest Sales Slumped
For the housing market in November, the Midwest saw a quarter drop in home sales, but the West saw a 53.2% increase in sales and the Northeast saw a 15.6% rise.
U.S. Home Construction Increases Nearly 12 Percent in November, High Demand
According to the Commerce Department, the average price of a home in October was a record $407,700, an increase of 18 percent from last year.
Ohio Testing Road Conditions Monitoring Technology
Honda Research Institute is beginning a pilot program in Ohio to collect road condition information that can be shared with road operators.
China Calls India 'Unreasonable' as Nations Fail to Ease Border Tensions
"The Indian side sticks to unreasonable and unrealistic demands, adding difficulties to the negotiations," a Chinese military spokesperson said.
Tilers Rebuild Woman's Bathroom for Free After Viral Video of Destruction
The Colorado homeowner had her newly remodeled bathroom destroyed by contractors over a pay dispute and the video was seen around the world.
Construction Crew Finds Human Remains With Missing Skull Beneath Sidewalk
Investigators were searching for the missing body parts, which also included parts of the torso.
China to Spend $24m Moving 1,200-Ton God of War Statue After Complaints
The colossal statue stands at 190 feet tall, weighs close to 1,200 tons and will cost $24 million to move.
More Than 70 Women 'Marry' Trees to Save Them From Being Chopped Down
"Trees are pure examples of unconditional love, which fits in so beautifully with the whole idea of marriage. Marriage is for life, breathing is for life," a "bride" said.
South Carolina Proposes Using $360M in COVID Relief Funding to Expand I-26
South Carolina's Transportation Secretary said funding to expand one of their most vital economic highways could move up the project timeline by six years.