Building supervision really matters
Following my own experience when trying to correct the mistakes made to my house during construction, I am not at all happy regarding the quality...
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The indifference of authorities
There is a strong indifference exhibited by both authorities of the state and professional associations in the real estate sector. It is rare for the...
Building in the mountains
Despite local planning zones being revised and the push to revitalise the mountain areas, there are some issues to be faced by designers and urban...
Cyprus construction sector: apartment blocks offset decrease in total projects
Cyprus’s construction sector saw a 16.5 per cent increase in the total value of building permits during the first half of 2023, as well as...
Construction company fined for breaking health and safety regs
A construction company was on Monday fined €2,500 by the labour ministry after it was found to be violating health and safety regulations in the...
Government reminds employers of summer working rules
With summer now almost in full swing, labour inspection officer Evangelitsa Tsoulofta has reminded employers of their responsibilities regarding working in hot weather. Speaking on...
Regulations on working in the summer heat
The labour ministry’s labour inspection department on Wednesday reminded employers and workers that worker thermal regulation protocols must be followed, ahead of the summer season....
New building to be created at CING
Construction work on a new building for the Cyprus institute of neurology and genetics is set to begin immediately, the centre said on Tuesday. The...
Jail and fines for failure to take safety measures at construction site
A subcontractor was sentenced to one year in jail with a three-year suspension on Friday, after Famagusta court ruled him responsible for the death of...
Company fined for dangerous work place
A construction company in the Famagusta area was fined thousands of euros on Monday over a failure to apply work safety measures, the labour inspection...
