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ISG commences work on modernisation of the Parkinson Building

ISG has commenced work on a £2.3 million modernisation project with the University of Leeds at the Parkinson Building, the iconic city landmark whose tower features on the institution’s logo. The contractor will strip out and install modern mechanical and electrical services throughout the four-storey building as part of the upgrade works, which will significantly enhance the environmental performance and efficiency of the facility. The projec... [more]

ISG Jackson commences work on the new Enterprise Lodge in Perivale

The new Enterprise Lodge in Perivale, West London, replaces an existing facility on site, providing a modern, purpose built support centre for children and adults with learning disabilities in the borough. ISG Jackson has commenced work on the £1 million project for Ealing Mencap. The demolition of the former Lodge on Stockdove Way has already been completed and the contractor is now commencing the construction of the new building, which is a... [more]

Mansell appointed as contractor for Hackney Homes' Decent Homes programme

Mansell, Balfour Beatty's UK construction services business, has been appointed as one of three contractors to a £220 million four-year framework for the London Borough of Hackney and Hackney Homes' Decent Homes programme. Mansell’s share of the framework will be worth approximately £73 million. The programme will involve investment in existing housing stock and maintenance including external works and internal modifications to residential ... [more]

Hilson Moran designs and delivers a major Data Centre project for NYSE Euronext

Hilson Moran has designed and delivered a major Data Centre project for NYSE Euronext in South East Essex - both on time and on budget. This is the sixth major data centre completed by Hilson Moran in the last two years for large financial services clients and adds to their long track record in this sector. The project forms part of NYSE Euronext’s strategy to upgrade and reinforce its data handling capability across the world. Overall the m... [more]

ReardonSmith Architects design new super-yacht marina resort

Already being hailed as the new Monaco, Europe's new super-yacht marina resort, Porto Montenegro, is a truly visionary undertaking masterplanned and designed by ReardonSmith Architects to transform this UNESCO World Heritage site and natural deep-water harbour into a world-class destination. Porto Montenegro is located in Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor. This is one of Europe’s largest natural deep-water harbours which, over the centuries, has help... [more]

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Future construction jumps over 500 percent
Contracts for future construction projects in New Hampshire skyrocketed in July. According to figures from industry information service McGraw-Hill Construction, the dollar amount of July contracts totaled $546.5 million -- more than five times the total of $107.2 million recorded in July 2009. Total nonresidential construction contracts totaled $206.6 million, more than five times the $38.5 ...

Pueblo West man admits taking construction ‘gifts’
He formerly led Fort Carson's construction division. Posted: Friday, September 3, 2010 12:00 am | Updated: 2:44 am, Fri Sep 3, 2010.

Construction of turf field put on hold
Work on changing McCormick Field in West Milford from grass to turf was supposed to start on Wednesday, Sept. 1 but 11th hour information from Trustee James Foody during the Aug. 31 Board of Education meeting resulted in a promise from Interim Business Administrator/Secretary Dominick Butler and Superintendent Bernice Colefield to immediately investigate if state permits are needed along with ...

Contracts are awarded to boost facilities
The Anoka County Board has awarded a series of contracts for repair and upgrades at county government buildings.

Galfar of Oman Wins Road, Hotel Project Contracts Valued at $103 Million
Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG, an Omani construction company, said it won two contracts with a combined value of 39.5 million rials ($103 million).

HDBSVR: RM36b mass rapid transit to transform local construction landscape
KUALA LUMPUR: Hwang DBS Vickers Research (HDBSVR) expects the RM36-billion mass rapid transit (MRT) to drive the construction sector, once it is approved and takes off. The research house said the probability of it being approved is high as the recent subsidy cuts suggest political will. A key turning point could be the outcome of two consultant studies in mid-September. This project could see ...

Pending Home Sales Rise 5.2 Percent in July
Signed contracts to buy US homes rise 5.2 percent in July; housing demand still weak Contract - Business - National Association of Realtors - Residential Housing - Construction and Maintenance

Understanding "Beginning Construction" Under Section 1603
The Treasury Department recently issued a series of FAQs in an effort to clarify when projects will be treated as having "begun construction" for purposes of the section 1603 grant. As you may be aware, a project that otherwise qualifies for the grant but is not placed in service before the end of 2010 may still be eligible for the grant if construction on the project is begun in 2009 or 2010 ...

Jacobs Engineering gets 2 contracts
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., a construction and engineering firm, said Tuesday that it has been awarded two contracts for work on energy and rail projects.

Sunway Holdings secures nearly RM70m Putrajaya contracts
KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Holdings Bhd’s unit Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd has secured two contracts valued at RM69.88 million from Putrajaya Holdings Bhd to undertake in the federal government administrative centre. It said on Wednesday, Sept 1 the first contract was to undertake the roadworks, drainage, utilities and landscaping. The second project is to build and commission a chilled water storage ...