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J D Neuhaus Mining Products with a Worldwide Reputation
The J D Neuhaus company have been designing and manufacturing handling equipment for over two and a half centuries, and pioneered the use of compressed air for powering handling equipment in the early 1950’s. The latter development ensured that their lifting and pulling equipment was suitable for use in hazardous areas and environments where there was a potential explosion risk. Their products, which now also include optional hydraulic powered... [more]
Telematics insurance set to reduce fleet premiums
Pay how you drive insurance using telematics systems has begun to revolutionise insurance for young drivers. To meet demand, during 2011 a number of British telematics suppliers joined forces with insurance companies to offer services aimed at the retail sector, and, in particular, young drivers. Over coming months, I predict, the sector will grow rapidly as more insurance brands enter the market. Meanwhile, the same telematics technology ... [more]
CINTEC Canada Offers Parapet Wall Strengthening With Paratec
CINTEC Canada, a world leader in the field of structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair, and preservation, offers Paratec (PARApet TEChniques), a highly versatile method of internal structural reinforcement that is tailored to meet the specific requirements of masonry parapet and retaining walls. The Paratec system strengthens low parapet masonry walls - such as those found on roofs or balconies, or a low wall that is part of a bridge or... [more]
Birch Brothers contract Barbour ABI for high profile business
Civil engineering contractor Birch Brothers (Kidderminster) Limited, have been working with Barbour ABI leads to secure business in their niche markets. Having spent over 30 years in the industry, it’s fair to say Birch Brothers are experts within their field. Their services include, general civil engineering focusing on the water industry (rivers, lakes, dams, reservoirs, flood alleviation, silt removal etc) and replacement of refuse chutes... [more]
Ballast Nedam obtains contract for Civil Works for Refinery Expansion Project
Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname NV, the state oil company of Suriname, has awarded Ballast Nedam the contract for the general civil- and steel piling works for the Refinery Expansion Project. The purpose of the Refinery Expansion Project is to double the processing capacity at Tout Lui Faut Refinery to 15,000 barrels a day when completed. The contract for Ballast Nedam includes the supply and installation of 373 steel piles, the processing o... [more]
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Redmond announces Kevin Evans as newest board member
Redmond Regional Medical Center’s Board of Trustees is proud to announce their newest member, Kevin Evans. Kevin joined Redmond’s Board of Trustees effective January, 2012. Kevin was born in Ro...
Construction's January Jobless Rate Up, But Industry Gains 21,000 Jobs
Industry's 17.7% rate in January worsened from December's 16%, but was much improved from January 2011's 22.5%.
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The construction added 21,000 jobs in January, as a second consecutive month of unseasonably mild winter weather helped the industry raise employment to a two-year high, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Construction unemployment rises to 17.7 percent
Despite the addition of 21,000 jobs during January, the nation's construction industry unemployment rate jumped to 17.7 percent, up from 16 percent the previous month, according to U.S. Labor Department. However, construction employment is up by 116,000 jobs, or 2.1 percent, compared to January 2011, and is down from the 22.5 percent rate posted the same time last year.The nonresidential ...
Granite Names Richard A. Watts New General Counsel
Granite Construction Incorporated today announced that Richard A. Watts has been appointed vice president, general counsel, corporate compliance officer and secretary, effective immediately.
On the ‘A-Team’
Jeff Halsey has one thing in common with the unflappable Hannibal Smith from the "The A-Team" 1980s action TV series: They both "love it when a plan comes together."
MCS virtual tech class offering 2 key languages
Chinese and Japanese will be required in the virtual science and engineering program Memphis City Schools is launching next month.
Obama touts low-wage tourism jobs, nixes high-wage energy jobs
A day after President Barack Obama nixed up to 20,000 high-wage Keystone XL pipeline construction jobs, he flew down to Florida to tout his support for low-wage tourism jobs.
