Caterpillar, Vulcan May Reap Most From Obama Highway Proposal

Caterpillar Inc. and Vulcan Materials Co., 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.

Home Buyer Tax Credit Price Tag: $22 Billion

The total estimated cost of the home buyer tax credits is about $22 billion, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office last week.

Construction exec offers synergy as students rethink Venices transportation hub

MUNCIE, Ind. Construction executive Robert Hunt will bring his expertise in building large-scale projects to Ball State University this fall as an immersive learning experience focuses on a major design project in Europe.Hunt, who graduated with a bachelors degree in business from Ball State in 1969, will return to campus as an executive-in-residence, interacting with students in several...

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News of record reports for Chelan and Douglas counties

Elements construction ready to begin

Roads could start closing as soon as Monday so work can start on a new commercial and residential complex at the north side of downtown Red Deer.

Cygnus Business Media's Construction Network Signs Strategic Alliance With Manfredi & Associates, Inc.

Cygnus Business Media's Construction Network, serving a community of more than 200,000 professionals, announced today a strategic alliance with Manfredi & Associates, Inc. Â Frank Manfredi, serves as president of Manfredi & Associates, Inc., and has been a consultant to the industry for more than 35 years. Â For the past 26 years, he has published a monthly newsletter, Machinery Outlook, which ...

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.

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Suffolk Construction Awarded South Florida Water Management District Project

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.----Suffolk Construction Company was recently awarded construction of a sustainable environmental services laboratory for the South Florida Water Management District.

Builders Care: Industry association comes to the aid of a homeowner in need

Julia Fraser felt like the roof was caving in on her. Maybe because it was. Fraser’s home in Bonita Springs had quite a few issues, but the 4-foot by 8-foot hole in the living room ceiling, where for months, the water poured in when the rains came, was the one that had her at her wit’s end. A local music teacher hit hard by the tough economy, she could not afford the needed repairs.

Builders Care: Industry association comes to the aid of a homeowner in need

Julia Fraser felt like the roof was caving in on her. Maybe because it was. Fraser’s home in Bonita Springs had quite a few issues, but the 4-foot by 8-foot hole in the living room ceiling, where for months, the water poured in when the rains came, was the one that had her at her wit’s end. A local music teacher hit hard by the tough economy, she could not afford the needed repairs.

Construction Job Figures Point to Steady But Slow Recovery

Story information Teaser: Associated Builders and Contractors in New Hampshire says the new jobs numbers are continued evidence of a gradual, but difficult, economic recovery. Synopsis: Nationally, the construction industry added 19,000 jobs last month, but the industry’s 17 percent unemployment rate was the highest August rate ever. Associated Builders and Contractors in New Hampshire says ...

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Home Builders Association to host state candidates

The Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois is planning a meeting of its members that will include candidates running for state office.

Home Builders Association to host state candidates

The Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois is planning a meeting of its members that will include candidates running for state office.

Commercial Vehicle Group Enters Agreement With Daimler Trucks

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Daimler company , through 2014 to provide products for DTNA's manufacturing facilities in Saltillo and Santiago, Mexico and three facilities in the United States. Â In accordance with the agreement, CVG will open a new facility near Saltillo, Mexico.

Cost, lack of lots force builders outside county

Sept. 07--Although the economy has taken its toll on home construction overall, many Frederick builders are finding it less costly and easier to build outside of the county.

Cost, lack of lots force builders outside county

Sept. 07--Although the economy has taken its toll on home construction overall, many Frederick builders are finding it less costly and easier to build outside of the county.

N.S. home builders offered new rebate

Nova Scotia is rolling out a new energy-efficiency rebate program for home builders.

N.S. home builders offered new rebate

Nova Scotia is rolling out a new energy-efficiency rebate program for home builders.

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.

WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather - WLNS.COM | Construction Workers Endorse Snyder

The Snyder for Michigan campaign says it has a new endorsement. The construction trade union, Michigan's Carpenters and Millwrights, is backing republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder. The union is the largest construction trade union in the state.

Construction begins on Paw Print Park, new project manager named

ERIC VOORHIS News Staff Writer LAKE PLACID — Wooden structures and fresh cut logs are being assembled into a playground behind the Lake Placid...

Construction begins on Paw Print Park, new project manager named

ERIC VOORHIS News Staff Writer LAKE PLACID — Wooden structures and fresh cut logs are being assembled into a playground behind the Lake Placid...

Intergraph® Introduces New SmartPlant® Materials Subcontractor Management ...

Jointly developed with CH2M HILL, new module improves subcontractor management, quality of deliverables and increase performance on capital projects HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Intergraph® has introduced the newest module to its industry leading SmartPlant® Enterprise engineering solutions suite to enable engineering, procurement and construction companies (EPCs) to more easily manage plant design ...

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. A rhythmic "Ker-chuck! Ker-chuck! Ker-chuck!" that in recent days has rolled through the cars stuck in Bragg Boulevard's rush-hour congestion is a signal: Traffic relief is coming, although it's still years away.

Ivanhoe Mines Reports Construction of Oyu Tolgoi Copper-Gold Complex on Schedule for Initial Test Production in 2012

ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA--(Marketwire - 09/07/10) - Robert Friedland, Executive Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (TSX: IVN - News )(NYSE: IVN - News )(NASDAQ: IVN - News ), and John Macken, President and Chief Executive Officer, said today that full-scale construction of the company's Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold complex is proceeding on schedule and the first ore now is expected to be processed during the ...

China Ruitai to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference on September 15 at 10:50 am ET

China Ruitai International Holdings Co., Ltd. , a manufacturer and distributor of cellulose ether additives for use in the production of pharmaceuticals, construction materials, PVC products, foods and beverages and cosmetics, today announced that it will present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference, to be held September 12-15, at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City.

Construction unemployment falls, but not in all sectors

WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate for the construction industry edged down to 17 percent in August compared to 17.3 percent one month earlier, according to the Sept. 3 employment report by the Department of Labor.

Construction unemployment falls, but not in all sectors

WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate for the construction industry edged down to 17 percent in August compared to 17.3 percent one month earlier, according to the Sept. 3 employment report by the Department of Labor.

Government sets terms for construction of new terminal at Boryspil airport

The Ukrainian government has set equal terms for agreeing with Ukrainian and foreign constructors and materials suppliers on building Terminal D at Kyiv's Boryspil International Airport.

Construction issues on D118 agenda

The Danville District School Board will turn from contracts to construction Wednesday at its regularly scheduled business meeting.

Opportunity for builders in Chch

The CEO of Master Builders says New Zealand has the skill and hopefully the numbers of builders needed to rebuild Christchurch to its former glory.

One Modesto block bucks nationwide construction trend

Construction may be at a standstill elsewhere in Stanislaus County, but it is booming on one block of central Modesto. The 900 block of Enslen Avenue, in the middle of one of the city's most desired neighborhoods, has one custom home under construction, two major renovations under way, a couple of minor projects just completed and more about to start.

A sinking home in the Eagle Creek subdivision (VIDEO)

DAPHNE, Ala. — Vera Landon moved into her home in 2006, along with her son Michael Quaider, 11, and her husband Michael, 53. The one-story Eagle Creek home on Landing Eagle Drive was just a few years old at the time and was no worse for the wear.

Tough Conditions In Australian Construction Sector Continue

Tough conditions in the Australian construction industry kept the sector in negative territory in August, survey data from the Australian Industry Group and Housing Industry Association showed Tuesday.

Construction activity weak in August: survey

Home building offsets improving commercial sector. 7 Sep 2010 10:05 AM

Construction activity remains weak

[AAP] - Activity in Australia s construction industry remained weak in August, with house building diving to its lowest level in 16 months, a survey showed.The Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association ...

Construction falls for fourth straight month

The construction sector's health waned for a fourth consecutive month in August, as fiscal stimulus continued to pull back.

Construction activity remains weak

Activity in Australia's construction industry remained weak in August, with house building diving to its lowest level in 16 months, a survey showed.

Construction falls for fourth straight month

The construction sector's health waned for a fourth consecutive month in August, as fiscal stimulus continued to pull back.

Construction activity remains weak

ACTIVITY in the construction industry was low in August, as a survey showed house building dived to its lowest level in 16 months.

Construction activity remains weak

Construction activity remains weak in August, with house building diving to its lowest level in 16 months.

Construction activity remains weak

Construction activity remains weak in August, with house building diving to its lowest level in 16 months.

Construction falls for fourth straight month

[ABC] - The construction sector s health waned for a fourth consecutive month in August, as fiscal stimulus continued to pull back.The Australian Industry Group and Housing Industry Association s Performance ...

Australia construction activity weak in Aug -survey

SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Australia's construction sector continued to contract in August as a 16-month low for house building outweighed a modest improvement in the commercial and engineering sectors, an industry survey showed on Tuesday.

Australia construction activity weak in Aug -survey

SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Australia's construction sector continued to contract in August as a 16-month low for house building outweighed a modest improvement in the commercial and engineering sectors, an industry survey showed on Tuesday.

Fire At Construction Site Under Investigation

A large fire at a construction site in Williamson County produced a plume of black smoke that could be seen for miles. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Downturn hammers struggling builders

Builders are losing their jobs and firms are slashing tender prices in a race to the bottom that is killing Wairarapa building's industry. The number of Masterton building consents has dropped by 20 per cent since the onset of the economic downturn and the rest of Wairarapa is faring little better.

Builders kept busy with city growth

BUSINESS is booming in Tamworth, according to new statistics released on Friday by Tamworth Regional Council.