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Japan Times
28 minutes ago
- Business
- Japan Times
Construction costs allegedly unpaid for three more expo pavilions
Construction costs for three more foreign pavilions at the ongoing 2025 Osaka Expo allegedly remain unpaid to subcontractors, sources said Thursday. The total amount of unpaid costs for the German, Serbian and Romanian pavilions are said to reach hundreds of millions of yen. Unpaid construction costs have already been found for Malta's pavilion. According to a source familiar with the situation, the same company is involved in ordering the construction of the aforementioned pavilions. The company, founded in 2016, prepares and manages large-scale events, according to a credit research firm. In 2021, the company undertook a materials leasing task for the Tokyo Olympics and posted sales of ¥1.7 billion. The company said that its official in charge of the matter is currently in France and is unable to answer questions. Subcontractors have filed a lawsuit against the company in the Tokyo District Court, claiming that they have not received a total of about ¥120 million in construction fees.
CTV News
30 minutes ago
- General
- CTV News
1-block stretch of downtown street to close for park construction project
A one-block stretch of a downtown street will be closed Monday as part of the construction of a major new park. City crews will close 106 Street from Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue for work on Warehouse Park including the construction of sidewalks, a bike lane and a storm sewer, and the installation of new lighting. The city started construction of the $42-million park located north of Jasper Avenue and between 106 Street and an alley west of 107 Street in July last year. Funding for it comes from the downtown community revitalization levy, and the park will be the size of three football fields. Warehouse Park An artist's overhead map of Warehouse Park, which is under construction in downtown Edmonton. Work on it is expected to be finished by the end of 2025. (City of Edmonton) The park's pavilion will have a public washroom, a bookable community space, seating and fireplaces. A portion of 107 Street will be converted into a pedestrian promenade. Work on it is slated to be finished by the end of the year.
CBS News
30 minutes ago
- CBS News
Viral TikTok shows deserted Elk Grove construction site over fears of ICE raid
A TikTok post of a deserted Elk Grove construction site is going viral, after the poster said everyone left because U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was showing up. It comes as ICE raids continue to be rampant across the state and now some immigrants are worried ICE is active in Sacramento. "As an immigrant myself, a refugee from Bosnia, I have a green card and everything, but I am still nervous around here that ICE is just going to come up and take me from my family," said Omer, who works at the same construction development that was in the TikTok. The TikToker said the video was taken at Madeira Ranch, a Taylor Morrison Construction site. CBS Sacramento reached out to Taylor Morrison and is waiting for a response. Omer said what used to be 30 people working on a site is now sometimes 10. "Everybody is scared that ICE is going to come up and snatch them," Omer said. "Everybody is kind of on the lookout." Immigration consultant with Pacific Immigration, Amy Nguyen, said immigrants are the backbone of the California and U.S. economy. She confirmed many are too fearful to show up to work or even leave the house. "Definitely, I see a shortage coming and that will create an increase in pricing for everything," Nguyen said. She believes the impacts will be felt in multiple businesses, from agriculture to construction, and believes both documented and undocumented immigrants are at risk of being detained by ICE. Nguyen's group helps people get their citizenship, green cards and legal status to stay and work in the U.S. She said that the demand has increased four times the amount it was a year ago. "My message would be don't be panicked," Nguyen said. "Find the help. If you're eligible, go do it." Omer said that he has heard of job sites getting visited before or after he shows up to work, but has not personally seen ICE in action. CBS Sacramento reached out to ICE and the Department of Homeland Security and is still waiting for a response.
South China Morning Post
an hour ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong weighs relaxing building rules for university student hostels
Hong Kong authorities are considering relaxing rules for the construction of university student hostels in commercial and non-residential areas to ease a supply shortage. The proposal has attracted support from private operators, who said they currently needed to fulfil certain requirements when transforming hotels into hostels. The Development Bureau told the Post it was considering scrapping or simplifying building procedures required for student hostels on commercial and non-residential sites. 'We are considering allowing student hostels in commercial and more non-residential zonings [to proceed] without the need for planning approval or, even if planning approval is required, only a simple planning procedure will be required,' the spokesman said. The bureau said it aimed to encourage the conversion of hotels and other commercial buildings into student hostels on a self-financing and privately funded basis. In his annual policy address last October, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the government aimed to develop a 'studying in Hong Kong' brand to help turn the city into an international hub for post-secondary education.
CTV News
5 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Public Information Centre being held regarding Front Road sewer construction
Front Road will have major traffic delays as crews prepare for construction to begin next month. Front Road will have major traffic delays as crews prepare for construction to begin next month. The Town of LaSalle is warning of traffic delays along Front Road for the next few months as a construction project begins. A storm sewer reconstruction project is set to begin in July. Reaume Road to Boismier Avenue will be reduced from four lanes of traffic to two, with turning restrictions. The lanes won't reopen until winter. Work is expected to be finished by spring 2026. If you're interested in learning more, a Public Information Centre is taking place Thursday night at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing until 8 p.m.
