Tag: Construction Industry
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Arrest warrant issued for alleged scammer claiming to be Gold Coast builder’s nephew
Overview: arrest warrant in a growing Gold Coast scam case An arrest warrant has been issued in connection with a scam believed to target homeowners on the Gold Coast. The accused is said to have posed as the nephew of a well-known local builder, leveraging family ties to win trust and secure upfront payments for…
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John Setka Charged Over Threatening Emails to CFMEU Admin
Former CFMEU figure arrested on seven charges The Australian labor landscape is once again in the spotlight as former construction union leader John Setka was arrested this morning and charged with seven offenses related to threatening emails. Setka, 61, is accused of sending messages intended to intimidate the administrator appointed to oversee the CFMEU’s construction…
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SRL executives spent over $330k on tunnelling conferences to woo builders
Overview: SRL’s global outreach and the tunnelling strategy The Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) has been a flagship project in regional mobility planning, proposing a long-anticipated rail corridor designed to transform commuting patterns. In a bid to secure expertise, partnerships, and political support, SRL executives have spent more than $330,000 attending international tunnelling conferences, meeting foreign…
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ICE Enforcement Sends a Chill Through the Construction Industry
Introduction: A Growing Chill at Construction Sites Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions are reverberating through the construction industry, where labor shortages and tight schedules already test the limits of project management. In cities across the United States, contractors report heightened anxiety as crews, subcontractors, and compliance officers grapple with policy changes, worker eligibility, and…
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ICE Sends a Chill Through the Construction Industry: Unpacking the Impact on Projects and Workers
Introduction: A chilling effect on a steady industry Immigration enforcement has long been a disruptive, if unpredictable, factor for the construction sector. In recent months, a wave of enforcement actions and policy shifts has brought a palpable chill to sites across the country. Large projects, daily crew logistics, and the reputational risk of compliance missteps…
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Latvia Construction Costs Rise 2.1% Year-on-Year: What’s Driving the Surge
Overview: Latvia’s Construction Costs Edge Up 2.1% Year-on-Year Latvia’s construction costs continued to climb in the latest year, posting a 2.1% increase compared with September 2024. While prices for building materials edged up only slightly by 0.2%, the main drivers of the rise were shifts in labour remuneration and machinery costs. The newest data paint…
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Latvia’s Construction Costs Rise 2.1% Year-on-Year in Q3 2025 Driven by Labour Remuneration
Overview: Construction Costs in Latvia Climb 2.1% in Q3 2025 Latvia’s construction sector continued to face upward pressure in the third quarter of 2025, with the overall level of construction costs rising by 2.1% compared with the same period in 2024. The main driver of this increase was higher labour remuneration, particularly for workers involved…
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Latvia Construction Costs Up 2.1% YoY: Key Drivers and Implications
Latvia Construction Costs Edge Higher in 2025 Construction costs in Latvia increased by 2.1% on a year‑on‑year basis in September 2025, marking a continued uptick as the industry navigates tighter margins and evolving project economics. The latest statistics highlight where the pressures are most pronounced and how different cost components are contributing to the overall…
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BIR files P7.18B tax evasion complaints vs Discaya, St. Gerrard
BIR lodges P7.18 billion tax evasion complaints vs Discaya family and St. Gerrard The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has formally filed multiple tax evasion complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Sarah and Curlee Discaya, and a corporate officer of their firm, St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corporation. The action was…
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DoJ Criticizes Businesswoman for ‘Finger Heart’ Sign
DOJ admonishes gesture amid witness protection talks The Department of Justice (DOJ) publicly admonished businesswoman Sarah Discaya after she flashed a small “finger heart” sign to reporters outside a government building. The gesture occurred as she and her husband pursue potential inclusion in the Witness Protection Program (WPP), a step that carries significant implications for…