In 2025, a troubling pattern emerged in South Lebanon. Reports surfaced that the Israeli military was deliberately hindering reconstruction efforts in the region, even after a ceasefire was supposed to be in effect since late 2024. This alleged behavior raised serious concerns about international la
Abu Dhabi just built a 15-story tower in just 12 days. It was made by robots and has no concrete. This is a big deal because it shows how technology can change how we build things. The tower was put together like Lego blocks. Each part was made in a factory and then put together on site. This metho
Sumatra, Indonesia, is slowly picking up the pieces after devastating floods and landslides. The disaster, triggered by a powerful cyclone, has left over 1, 000 people dead. Many more are still missing. The storms also caused destruction in nearby countries, with around 200 lives lost in southern Th
In a surprising move, the president recently highlighted a new project that has caught the attention of many. During a holiday gathering at the White House, Donald Trump singled out Vince Haley, his domestic policy chief, for praise. Trump described Haley as exceptional in policy matters and hinted
Frank Gehry didn't just design famous buildings. He also changed how architects work. His bold designs, like the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, are well-known. But his impact goes beyond these landmarks. Gehry spent years pushing for new technologies an
A construction contractor in Pennsylvania recently scored a partial victory in a tax dispute. The state's Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) ruled that the contractor deserved a refund for some taxes paid. The contractor had asked for a refund on taxes paid on building machinery and equipment given
A fresh face is joining the team working on the White House ballroom. Shalom Baranes Associates, a well-known architecture firm based in Washington, D. C. , has been brought on board. This move comes as the project shifts into a new phase, requiring different expertise. The current architect, James
In a shocking turn of events, it has come to light that the recent fire in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing estate was made worse by some contractors' decisions. Officials discovered that after a typhoon, cheaper, unsafe netting was used to replace the original scaffolding material. This netting d
After the Civil War, many smart people saw a big problem. They thought that many Southerners who didn't own slaves couldn't read or write. This made them easy to trick. Leaders who supported slavery took advantage of this. They used it to get people to fight for their cause. The end of the Civil Wa
A tragic fire in Hong Kong has left 128 people dead, with many more still missing. The blaze started in a high-rise apartment complex that was undergoing renovations. The fire spread quickly, engulfing seven of the eight towers in the complex. Firefighters worked for over 24 hours to bring the blaze
