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Almost One Third Oppose Densification In Capital Area
According to a new survey by the Housing and Construction Authority (HMS), 60 percent of people oppose densification in their local environment, with 20 percent in favour. Out of all age groups, people aged 25-34 are most likely to be in favour…
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Housing Demand Still Greater Than Supply
The demand for housing is still greater than the available supply, demonstrating the continuing need for more housing builds, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again) at Fagradalsfjall! Check out our volcano merch in the Grapevine shop: books, T-shirts, posters even socks…
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Construction Outside Reykjavík Reached Pre-Crash Levels
More apartments are being built outside the capital area now than in 2008, Vísir reports. Most of the construction is currently centered in the South, with over 1,100 apartments now under construction. [su_pullquote]A goodie bag filled with perfect road trip companions now…
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Construction Begins Around Hlemmur Square
The first stage of construction of the new Hlemmur Square has begun on Rauðarárstígur, Vísir reports. Hlemmur and the surrounding streets will undergo a major transformation over the next few years, as traffic will be closed. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale…
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Price Increases Beginning To Disrupt Construction
Sharp rises in commodity markets and pandemic-related supply chain disruptions have led to significant increases in building material prices, reports Fréttablaðið. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale on all our Icelandic soaps, scrubs, face masks, perfumes and more! These are all high-quality…
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Icelandic Raven Makes Home In Construction Crane
Apparently birds love construction sites! A family of Icelandic ravens have taken up residence in a crane at a construction site, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than the people who live here? Every year we round up…
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Not Enough Workers To Meet Housing Promises
2,000 construction workers are needed to meet housing construction promises, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]Who better to ask what’s best in Reykjavík than the people who live here? Every year we round up a panel of experts and enthusiasts in every category and make…
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Eurasian Oystercatcher Nest Alters Road Construction
Construction workers in Vesturlandsvegur have left a gravel patch for a nesting pair of Eurasian oystercatchers, reports RÛV, who managed to alter road construction significantly with their presence. [su_pullquote]If you are coming to Iceland check out our goodie bags that you can…
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Protected House On Skólavörðustígur Demolished
During construction yesterday, a protected house from 1922 on Skólavörðustígur was demolished. According to a report by RÚV, a construction representative from the City of Reykjavík said that there was no permit to demolish the house and that the building representative only…
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Portrait of a City: Reykjavik Between Legend, History, and Tourism
This article originally written in Italian for Il Giornale dell’Architettura (The Architectural Post) by Sofia Nannini was translated by Nico Borbely. Sofia Nannini is a PhD student in History of Architecture at Politecnico di Torino. Her research interests focus on construction and…
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New Road Through Dynjandisheiði Raises Concerns
The National Planning Agency (Skipulagsstofnun) has issued a statement concerning the assessment of the environmental impact of the planned Westfjord road on Dynjandisheiði. The planned implementation involves rebuilding parts of the Westfjord road and parts of Bíldudalsvegur, either in existing or new…
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Hverfisgata Renewal Runs Way Over Deadline, Businesses Suffering
While the much-touted revitalisation of Hverfisgata has run far past its announced deadline, businesses have either fled or are feeling the pinch, RÚV reports. Reykjavík City intends to meet with property owners about the matter soon. Reconstruction of Hverfisgata, between Smiðjustígur and…
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Work On Hverfisgata A Nuisance: Construction Lags While Businesses Suffer
The eastern stretch of Hverfisgata closed on May 20th and is slated to remain closed until late September while road improvements are made. The lengthy project will see the installation of new street lights, a bike path, and hot water pipes to…
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Record Number Of Foreign Workers In Iceland
Figures posted today by Statistics Iceland show that the unemployment rate for July was 1% and hasn’t been lower since figures started to be compiled regularly in 2003. An expert with the Directorate of Labour says that never before have there been…
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Construction Crane Numbers Hitting Pre-Crash Levels
The number of construction cranes in Iceland is reaching the record levels of pre-crash 2007, according to figures from the Administration of Occupation, Safety and Health (AOSH). which could suggest an overheating in the housing market. In 2007, 364 cranes were in operation,…
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One In Ten Workers Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals now comprise 10.3% of the work force, reports Vísir. That is roughly 2000 more than in 2008 and just over 20.000 people in total. That means 1 in 10 people working in Iceland today are from abroad. “It’s actually less…
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Police Conclude Crane Collapse Investigation
Police investigations into the circumstances surrounding the sudden collapse of a construction crane next to Grapevine offices last month has concluded, RÚV reports. Police now await a report from the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health (AOSH) to decide whether or not…
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Collapsing Crane Likely Result Of Disabled Security Function
Further investigations into what caused a construction crane to buckle and collapse, narrowly missing the Bæjarins bestu hot dog stand and two young women, has shown that certain safety measures were probably ignored. As reported, the crane collapsed on a building located…
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Construction Crane Collapses Right Next To Grapevine Offices – PHOTOS
Only moments ago, a large construction crane buckled and collapsed onto a building located right next door to the Grapevine offices. The incident occurred only minutes ago at the time of this writing. The Grapevine staff heard a loud creaking sound, followed…
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Contractors Also Suspected Of Human Trafficking
The contractors accused of tax and accounting fraud might also be engaging in human trafficking, police suspect. As reported, five people are in custody after a major police operation was launched Tuesday morning. Nine arrests were made in all, and 11 locations…
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Open Sewage Pit In Downtown Reykjavík
Downtown Reykjavík now has a new special addition that hearkens back to the good old days, albeit unintentionally. Numerous pedestrians in downtown Reykjavík contacted RÚV, reporting an awful stench coming from an open pit at the corner of Lækjargata and Vonarstræti. The…
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Foreign Construction Workers Overworked, Underpaid
About 50 foreign construction workers were working far too many hours for far too little pay in north Iceland. A union official told reporters that “no one will get away with this kind of treatment.” Vísir reports that 50 Polish workers brought…
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The Real Pit Problem
As many of you may have noticed, we have a Pit Problem. This is quickly becoming an Icelandic tradition: get an idea, get some fancypants investors, dig a hole, lose funding, abandon the hole, move on to the next project. The best…