Work starts on California’s Olympic cricket stadium, marking return of the sport after 128 years

Construction has begun on a cricket stadium in California at Pomona, 50km east of downtown Los Angeles, set to host matches in the 2028 Summer Olympics. The globally popular sport,… The post Work starts on California’s Olympic cricket stadium, marking return of the sport after 128 years appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Hong Kong Probes Building Materials After Apartment Tower Blaze Killed At Least 128

Officials search for cause of blaze that raced up several high-rise apartment buildings, where about 200 residents remained unaccounted for, with investigators taking a closer look at building and scaffolding materials and fire-safety practices.

Eight more arrested in Hong Kong blaze probe as death toll hits 128

Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) arrested eight people today in its probe into possible corruption in the refurbishment of the housing estate that burst into flames on Wednesday. The post Eight more arrested in Hong Kong blaze probe as death toll hits 128 appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Halmar delivers $590M first phase of MTA’s Park Avenue Viaduct project

The Nanuet, New York-based general contractor replaced 8,240 feet of aging track through 128 bridge installations early and under budget by $93 million. 

Administrators appointed to HE Simm & Son

Mechanical & electrical contractor HE Simms has been placed in administration with all 128 employees made redundant.