The drilling - is there anything you can do about it? Why does it happen?

Living in an apartment in a T1 city and our downstairs neighbors have been drilling for about 6 months so far. After pushing building management for a long time to get an answer, they say the work will take another 6 months.

What's noticeable is that in the US, if you were doing renovations in an apartment, you'd (1) communicate with your neighbors very apologetically to let them know your plans and (2) try to get it done as quickly as possible.

I have two questions. First, if they're doing it in work hours, is there anything you can do about it? e.g. complain to the police to get them to speed up. Or be more considerate?

Secondly, why do owners of apartments not seem to have the same sense of consideration that you'd find in other countries?