CONSTRUCTION: Project creating needed additional space for staff

CATHY DOBSON The Observer POINT EDWARD — It's going to be a big improvement when the $1.6-million expansion is finished at the county's community health services building, but staff may still wish they had more space.[...]

Stocks to watch: FBU, Allied Farmers, DNZ

Building materials will be in strong demand due to the Canterbury earthquake, impacting on the likes of Fletcher Building and Steel & Tube Holdings, while Allied Farmers shares were unchanged on Friday after announcing its chief executive Rob Alloway has resigned.

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Future hiring will generate mainly high-skilled or low-paying jobs in service industries

Nissan Enters Commercial Vehicle Market with Nissan NV

Nissan’s first entry into the commercial vehicle market in North America, the 2012 Nissan NV (Nissan Van), will be available in three models and two roof configurations.

Tulsa Construction Projects Complicate Holiday Weekend Travel

Travel is a little trickier this year with construction projects on the road and at the airport. The projects are ongoing for the next several months, but Labor Day may ramp things up. NewsOn6.com's Daily Detour

Construction Closes South Tulsa Street This Week

A new waterline will cause several evening street closings in Tulsa this week. Construction crews will tie in the new water to several south Tulsa streets along East 41st Street. City Of Tulsa | Daily Detour

Farmers not to sell land to private builders

Noida, Sep 5 (PTI) An assembly of farmers here today resolved that they will not sell land to private builders and will not allow them to operate.

Today, celebrate our construction workers

While Labor Day typically signals the end of summer, it's also an opportunity to pause and celebrate all the hard-working individuals in Guam. As an association of builders and contractors, we especially want to recognize the hard-working men and women in the construction industry.

Queenstown housing construction slows

Residential construction has levelled off as much as commercial construction has slumped in the Queenstown Lakes district, the Registered Master Builders Federation (RMBF) says. read more

Vandals strip wiring from house

Contractor Joe Nichols arrived at a construction site on Lincoln Street in Bogalusa on Monday morning ready to begin putting the final touches on a house.

Storm-damaged shingles to get new life

Randy Kleager of Paul Reed Construction, left, and Harvey Chavez pull extraneous debris from a load of roofing shingles Chavez dropped off at PRC’s shingle pile. The shingles are destined for shredding and recycling into asphalt paving.

School construction projects move ahead

L’Observateur LUTCHER – The St. James Parish School Board approved a number measures relating to payments and bids for construction projects throughout the parish.

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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's defense minister says a slowdown in West Bank settlement construction is unlikely to continue in its current form after it expires at the end of this month.

Double dip risk for construction: survey

Construction projects in Australia will continue to face credit crunch for at least another 18 months, according to consultants Davis Langdon.

Construction of Dexter-Pinckney Road Bridge nearly complete

Construction on the Dexter-Pinckney Road Bridge is nearing completion. The bridge is scheduled to be opened on Friday following a six month reconstruction project by the Michigan Department of Transportation.

7th annual Old Construction and Surface Mining Equipment Show set

7th annual Old Construction and Surface Mining Equipment Show set NEW ATHENS -- The Ohio Valley Chapter of the Historical Construction Equipment Association announces the 7th annual Old Construction and Surface Mining Equipment Show will be Sept. 11 and 12

Zhaojin Mining to Invest 500 Million Yuan to Build Gold Plant in Xinjiang

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co. will invest about 500 million yuan in the construction of a gold processing plant in Xinjiang, the company said today in a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange. The plant will have a daily processing capacity of 2,000 metric tons and will be built between September 2010 and December 2012, it said.

Under construction Phu My Hung commerce center collapses

The first floor of a shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City's new Phu My Hung urban area collapsed during construction Wednesday morning.

Home show will feature products and services for upstairs and down, inside and out

Almost 300 vendors will display products for every part of the home -- from the basement floor to the roof pitch -- at next weekend's Best of Fall Home Show. The sixth annual event, at the Ohio Expo Center, will feature products in three categories: home improvement, landscapes and kitchens.

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(Listed by owner, tenant or building name. Weekly update lists new commercial construction, expansions and enlargements of more than $50,000. Information is from initial applications and is subject to ...

Metro area home building edges up; most are $200,000 or less

Local homebuilding is starting to creep up after plunging in 2009, and that's good news for buyers such as Andrea Barron who need a larger home.

Saudi construction deals rocket 175 percent in Q2

Power, residential real estate and road projects fire construction sector's rebound.

Saudi construction deals rocket 175 percent in Q2

Power, residential real estate and road projects fire construction sector's rebound.

Saudi construction sector's growth seen at 6.4% in '10

05 September 2010 JEDDAH - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is forecast to award more construction projects this year, sustaining the strong activity recorded in the second quarter of 2010, National Commercial Bank (NCB) said in its latest Construction Index Survey.

Saudi construction sector's growth seen at 6.4% in '10

05 September 2010 JEDDAH - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is forecast to award more construction projects this year, sustaining the strong activity recorded in the second quarter of 2010, National Commercial Bank (NCB) said in its latest Construction Index Survey.

Granite Construction donates to Westside Community Park effort

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Dennis Rollins, chair of the Westside Community Park Committee recently accepted an $800 donation from Granite Construction Co., one of the sponsors for the inaugural Grillin’ on the Green fundraiser held Saturday, Aug. 7, to benefit the next phase of development of the park.

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Builders race to finish first S.Korea F1 track

Organisers of South Korea's first Formula One event say they are confident they can complete the brand-new circuit before a final inspection from the sport's world governing body.

'Green' construction

Bernie Little Distributors Inc. and ABC Fine Wine and Spirits believe that sustainability is the smart way to construct buildings.

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.

Newly proposed energy efficiency codes meet opposition

COLUMBIA — Home builders would be required to have ventilation systems tested in new homes under energy-related changes in the building code going before the Columbia City Council. The Columbia/Boone County Environment and Energy Commission wants the city to require testing of ductwork used in home heating and air conditioning systems to identify leaks and other problems that affect energy use ...

KSFY Action News: Breaking News, Weather and Community |Construction group likely to seek higher gas tax

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Highway construction advocates say they likely will press the Iowa Legislature to raise the state's gasoline tax after more than two decades without an increase.

Danube sees major turnaround in UAE construction market

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Get local and national news updates via E-mail. A look back in history from the files of The Fayetteville Observer. Sept. 5, 2000: Hoke commissioners lift the moratorium on family cemeteries in the county.

Luxury home builder announces plans to shut down

Charlotte's Simonini Builders announced Friday that it would discontinue its home building and renovating operations. The company built luxury homes and has been entrenched in the market since the early 1990s.

Holiday construction may cause delays

PROVO, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Some construction over the holiday long weekend may put a cramp in your travel plans. UDOT says to expect heavy congestion on I-15 south of Provo through Spanish Fork because of ongoing lane restrictions there. This area could be especially clogged later tomorrow afternoon during BYU's first home game against the huskies. It's a 5 pm start, so officials advise that ...

Hoeft Builders helps children learn, play, grow

Hoeft Builders Inc. of Eau Claire donated $30,000 to the Children's Museum of Eau Claire.

Construction Jobless Rate Improves Slightly in August

Construction's unemployment rate moved down slightly in August but remains highest among all industries.

West Commercial Street project moving forward

Mendocino Construction Services is nearly halfway down one side of the street with the new sidewalks, curbs and gutters on West Commercial Street. The contract deadline for the $401,000 bid project is October 5.

Business : Danube sees major turnaround in UAE construction market

DUBAI — Better market prospects will emerge as the UAE construction market poises for rebound, Rizwan Sajan, Chairman of Danube Building Materials said.

Luxury home builder Simonini to "wind-down" operations

As of today, luxury home builders Simonini Builders, Inc. will no longer be accepting orders to build custom homes.

Jobless rate for construction industry falls slightly

The unemployment rate for the construction industry edged down to 17 percent in August compared to 17.3 percent a month earlier, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.In contrast, the nonresidential building construction sector lost 200 jobs last month and has lost 31,900 jobs, or 7.4 percent, over the past year. Nonresidential building construction employment now stands at 682,400 jobs. ...

Summit Builders break ground on Ak-Chin Indian Community Fire Station No. 561

MARICOPA, Ariz – Summit Builders was recently awarded the construction contract for the Ak-Chin Indian Community Fire Station No. 561 located at 45401 W. Farrell Road in Maricopa, Ariz.

Simonini Builders shutting down because of 'catastrophic changes'

Charlotte-based luxury home builder Simonini Builders is shutting down its homebuilding and renovation businesses because of 'catastrophic changes' in the real estate market.

Simonini Builders shutting down because of 'catastrophic changes'

Charlotte-based luxury home builder Simonini Builders is shutting down its homebuilding and renovation businesses because of 'catastrophic changes' in the real estate market.

Neponset Valley Construction Awarded ‘Best of Boston Home – South Roofer’

The "Best of Boston Home 2010 - South Roofer" was awarded to Norwood-based Neponset Valley Construction. Brian Kearney owns Neponset Valley Construction, a residential and commercial building, remodeling and renovation company that specializes in roofing, according to a statement.

Jobs Report Shows No Light at the End of the Tunnel for Construction Industry

WASHINGTON----Today’s jobs report shows no real improvement for workers in the construction industry, a key driver of our economy. The industry’s unemployment rate stood at 17 percent in August, with 1.5 million construction workers looking for a job.

Wayne County Builders Association hosting Home and Garden Festival

Wayne County Builders Association (WCBA) Home and Garden Festival is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12 at Ladore Lodge & Conference Center.

Wayne County Builders Association hosting Home and Garden Festival

Wayne County Builders Association (WCBA) Home and Garden Festival is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12 at Ladore Lodge & Conference Center.

Construction begins on Paw Print Park; new project manager named

LAKE PLACID - Wooden structures and fresh cut logs are being assembled into a playground behind the Lake Placid Elementary School. Paw Print Park - a local grassroots effort - is in construction mode.