Residence hall renovations stay on track for 2012

By: Emily Miels The new residence hall construction project took a big step towards completion over the summer as the NBC Village was demolished and plans for the new building are being finalized. and nbsp;'The three buildings were deconstructed and materials wer...

Caterpillar and Vulcan Materials, struggling with a near three-year construction decline, are among companies that may benefit most from a $50-billion proposal to rebuild U.S. roads, railways and runways.

Bob Shallit: Downtown Sacramento housing/commercial complex nears construction

Construction is likely to start later this year on a long-planned housing and commercial complex near the Alkali Flat/La Valentina light-rail station in downtown Sacramento.

Bob Shallit: Downtown Sacramento housing/commercial complex nears construction

Construction is likely to start later this year on a long-planned housing and commercial complex near the Alkali Flat/La Valentina light-rail station in downtown Sacramento.

Construction Wrapping Up In Natrona County

Summer is wrapping up and everyone is getting ready for the snowy season, especially those in the construction business. Wyoming Department of Transportation and their contractors have been working hard throughout the summer completing many projects.

NZ construction value hits 18-month high

The value of New Zealand's total building work hit an 18-month high in the June quarter as the construction sector bounces back from a slump.The total value of building work put in place rose to $2.89 billion in the three months...

Winona retail development set for spring construction

Hamilton’s newest commercial complex, complete with a Wal-Mart, could begin construction as early as next spring.

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. HOPE MILLS - Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday night to seek a town hall meeting with elected state and county officials and construction engineers to discuss the ongoing efforts to repair the failed dam on Hope Mills Lake.

Martha's Home Demolition

The newest Martha's home is now demolished but that's to make way for a new foundation.

Homebuilder's advice on social media: 'Be yourself, but yourself without a megaphone.'

Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association has taken steps to encourage members and others in the home-building business to embrace social media.

Construction will change traffic pattern at Liverpool schools

Classes start Thursday in the Liverpool School District, but the construction project is not quite finished.

Construction Worker Finds New Profession In Burritos

The recession socked a solid punch to the construction industry. But it may have opened other doors for workers.

Famous float builders bring the NFL to their turf

New Orleans - The spectacular spectacle that was the Super Bowl Parade hatched some ideas in the minds of the NFL's top brass. The world's most famous float builders bring the NFL to their turf. "They wanted something that would show off New Orleans and would look great on national television and talk about what we do and what we are and I think this parades gonna do that," Barry Kern said ...

Homebuilders revive stalled projects as banks unload lots

Bloomberg News Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Construction crews are returning to the Cascades of Groveland, a gated 55-and-older community west of Orlando almost three years after its bankrupt developer left owners of the existing 238 houses surrounded by empty lots, partially built homes and an unfinished clubhouse. Shea Homes, a builder in Walnut, Calif., bought the remaining 761 lots from Bank ...

Construction value hits 18-month

The value of New Zealand's total building work hit an 18-month high in the June quarter as the construction sector bounces back from a slump.

Construction unions discuss pay cut recommendation

TRADE UNIONS representing workers in the construction sector are to consult with members on a Labour Court recommendation which proposes pay cuts of 7.5 per cent.

Construction firm trying to resolve $25 million dispute with hotel developer

A Tulsa, Okla., construction firm said Wednesday it’s trying to work out a nearly $25 million dispute with the developer of the 300-room Renaissance Hotel in Colorado Springs, where work is stalled amid the developer’s inability to obtain...

Hotpads.Com To Feature New Home Listings From Builders Digital Experience

, a map-based housing search engine and listing service. As a result of this agreement, builders who list their communities with BDX will now have their homes included on HotPads.com at no additional charge and expanded distribution to the site's two-million monthly visitors.

Hotpads.Com To Feature New Home Listings From Builders Digital Experience

, a map-based housing search engine and listing service. As a result of this agreement, builders who list their communities with BDX will now have their homes included on HotPads.com at no additional charge and expanded distribution to the site's two-million monthly visitors.

New Zealand Q2 Construction Values Down 8.3% On Year

(RTTNews) - The value of building construction in New Zealand declined by NZ$10.7 billion or 8.3 percent on year in the June 2010 quarter, according to data released Thursday by Statistics NZ.

Investment Group to Acquire Associated Materials for $1.

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH -- Associated Materials, LLC, majority owned by affiliates of Investcorp and Harvest Partners, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC in a transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion.

Tech fraternity suspended after allegations of theft

After the theft of building materials from a Lubbock construction site, Texas Tech's Beta Theta Pi Delta Mu Chapter has been suspended by both its national Chapter and TTU.

NYSSA Presents 5th Annual Construction and Materials Conference

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) will hold its 5th annual conference on the construction and materials industries on September 29 which will feature five presenting companies and an outlook speaker. Growth is expected to pick back up in the fall and through the end of the year although materials production, pricing and orders were all flat over the ...

Willbros Awarded Canadian Pipeline Construction Project

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - 09/08/10) - Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE: WG - News ) announced today that its Canadian unit, Willbros Canada, has executed a contract to perform construction of "Spread C" for Pembina Pipeline Corporation's Nipisi & Mitsue Pipeline Projects. In addition to the recent Pembina award for construction of six (6) pump stations, Willbros will also construct approximately 90 ...

Builders Brief Land Buying Spree Gets Grounded

The days of frenzied land deals that we saw earlier in the year are over.

Builders Brief Land Buying Spree Gets Grounded

The days of frenzied land deals that we saw earlier in the year are over.

Jeffry S. Wengroff Joins CNY Builders as Director of Operations, Healthcare Division

New York - From: CNY BUILDERS 214 West 39th Street. New York, NY 10018 Contact: Rachel Antman, LVM Group, Inc. 212-499-6570 rachel@lvmgroup.com NEW YORK CITY – Jeffry S. Wengroff (CQ), former principal of HE2 Project Development, has joined CNY Builders as director of operations of the firm’s healthcare division, announces Ken Colao, president of CNY.

Enterprise Homes Begins Construction on Property for Affordable Senior Housing Community in Anne Arundel County

Enterprise Homes, Inc., celebrating 25 years as a leading developer of affordable and mixed-income communities in the mid-Atlantic region, has announced the start of construction for a 4.1 acre property in Anne Arundel County's Brooklyn Park. Â The Greens at Hammonds Lane is scheduled to begin construction next week on the $14.5 million project, which will consist of 90 units of affordable ...

Hedge Funds Can’t Always Save Home Builders

Dozens of home builders gone under. Some of them have turned to private capital for a way out, but hedge funds cant always be saviors.

Hedge Funds Can’t Always Save Home Builders

Dozens of home builders gone under. Some of them have turned to private capital for a way out, but hedge funds cant always be saviors.

Commercial repairs make up bulk of permits

The city of Paris issued 53 building permits in August for a total of $792,520. Of those, $732,866 were for nine commercial repair permits. Paris Cancer Center at 3550 Loop 286 N.E. is preparing for a new, updated radiation treatment machine.

Rozzi construction on hold until next year

Construction on the Rozzi property park will have to wait another few months.

Construction laborers and other real estate workers transfer their skills to new jobs

Sept. 06--In 2007, a booming construction industry employed about one in every 15 workers in South Florida, a total of more than 160,000 people.

Construction laborers and other real estate workers transfer their skills to new jobs

Sept. 06--In 2007, a booming construction industry employed about one in every 15 workers in South Florida, a total of more than 160,000 people.

Final Community Builders Tour in Massena

The final Community Builders technology tour will take place Thursday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m. at the C & M Middle School, 207 Sixth Street in Massena. Participants are to meet in the large band room at 5 p.m., and local organizer, Mike Cormack, recommends to park in the big lot northeast of the school.

Trinity Design & Construction Group “Breaks Ground" Specializing in Renovation Project Management

A new project management company enters the hospitality industry scene today, Trinity Design & Construction Group. Led by veteran, David Knight, Trinity is positioned to become the renovation project management solution for the lodging and timeshare segments.

Builders finding work off LI

Fred Cann didn't want to leave home, but the sputtering economy forced him to follow the money. The Huntington builder of homes and commercial structures has been energetically pursuing work off-Island because of the worst construction climate he's seen in 12 years. Cann doesn't regret the strategy to look beyond the horizon. "I've been very fortunate," he [...]

Builders finding work off LI

Fred Cann didn't want to leave home, but the sputtering economy forced him to follow the money. The Huntington builder of homes and commercial structures has been energetically pursuing work off-Island because of the worst construction climate he's seen in 12 years. Cann doesn't regret the strategy to look beyond the horizon. "I've been very fortunate," he [...]

Hellman & Friedman to Acquire Associated Materials

Associated Materials, LLC, majority owned by affiliates of Investcorp and Harvest Partners, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC in a transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion. Â The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 and is subject to customary conditions. Â

Conning Research: Evolving Commercial Automobile Market Bears Watching as a Leading Cycle Indicator

Commercial Automobile insurance is a highly fragmented market dominated by multiline generalists and "multi-specialist groups," and may be considered a leading indicator of the overall commercial lines insurance market, according to a new study by Conning Research & Consulting.

Construction workers go on warning strike

BELGRADE -- Representatives of three construction workers unions staged a one-hour warning strike Wednesday.

Construction workers go on warning strike

BELGRADE -- Representatives of three construction workers unions staged a one-hour warning strike Wednesday.

China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited , a leading niche and high value-added steel processing company that utilizes advanced technology to produce specialty steel products in China, today announced the Company will present at the upcoming Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference in New York City.

DEXTER: Construction on Border-to-Border Trail set to begin

The Village of Dexter recently signed off on construction of the first portion of the Border-to-Border Trail –– a 35-mile non-motorized path that will span the Huron River throughout Washtenaw County and beyond when completed.

DSD Industrial Construction Leases Foothills Office Space

Phoenix - TUCSON, AZ. – Roger Breckenridge of Long Realty Commercial Services recently assisted DSD Industrial Construction, LLC in establishing the lease of a 7,200 square foot office space located at Joesler Village, 1825 E. Campbell Avenue, Suite 201. The Landlord, Mercado de Joesler, was represented by David Volk and Bruce Suppes of CB Richard Ellis.

Builders 'smash' home

A KwaZulu-Natal family are devastated after the windows and doors of their new house were smashed out by the builders that had installed them.

Builders 'smash' home

A KwaZulu-Natal family are devastated after the windows and doors of their new house were smashed out by the builders that had installed them.

Construction unions discuss 7.5% wage cut plan

Construction industry unions met today to discuss a proposal to cut some wages in the sector.

Granite Construction to Present at the Morgan Stanley Business and Education Services Conference

WATSONVILLE, Calif.----Granite Construction Incorporated announced today that James H. Roberts, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Morgan Stanley Business and Education Services Conference in New York City on Wednesday, September 22, 2010.

Fox News Will Air Special World Trade Center Construction Report Every Week Until The Buildings Are Complete

Now that Fox News Channel has done its part in stoking the furor over the proposed Islamic cultural center a few blocks from Ground Zero, it's taking a step back to talk about what's happening at Ground Zero proper.