General Construction news articles 
Thomann-Hanry cleans the decorative stonework of Kate's Wedding Hotel in just two days
Kate Middleton spent the eve of her wedding to Prince William with her mother Carole and sister Pippa at the 5-star Goring Hotel. The hotel, which is close to both Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, has hosted many royal events since it first opened in 1910 and was a favourite of the late Queen Mother. As you would expect, the interior of the hotel has recently been refurbished for the occasion. However, to avoid too much media interest,... [more]
Net-zero energy home takes takes energy efficiency to a new level
Built by S&A Homes in partnership with IBACOS, the Best Practices Research Alliance (BPRA) Lab Home is a net-zero energy home, expected to pave the way toward eradicating homeowner's energy bills. The four-bedroom home will serve as a life-sized laboratory over the next three years as experts monitor multiple HVAC systems and building practices. S&A Homes and IBACOS hope to prove that a family-friendly home that blends into a typical neighborh... [more]
Stride Treglown refurbishes Primary School in North Somerset
Teachers, pupils and their parents at Winford Church of England Primary School in North Somerset have been heaping praise on the new school building, with its spacious classrooms and generous shared teaching areas. Described as ‘stunning’, ‘spectacular’ and ‘outstanding’ by parents, the building has clearly been a big hit, but the environment benefits too. The development will generate a minimum of 15% of predicted energy consumption through o... [more]
Winter Park Construction start building off-campus student housing project in Orlando
University House Central Florida will offer state of the art student-oriented amenities including a large pool and patio deck, fitness center, sand volleyball, basketball court, putting green, clubhouse with multi-media lounge and parking garage. Winter Park Construction (WPC) has broken ground on University House Central Florida (UCF), an off-campus student housing project located one half-mile from Orlando's University of Central Florida cam... [more]
Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions' hybrid construction system ensures a shorter build schedule at Scarborough Royal infirmary
The new Maple ward at Scarborough Royal infirmary was commissioned by Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust as part of its commitment to move away from mixed-sex wards. The 28 bed facility was constructed using Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions’ hybrid construction system. This enabled large elements of the building to be completed off-site ensuring a much shorter build schedule as well as ISO9001 assured levels of qualit... [more]
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General Manager, Pipeline Construction
This position is responsible for the profit and loss of small and large capital pipeline construction projects, pipeline integrity services and multiple gas shale, regional pipeline, open-shop construction.
Construction jobs down 300 for past year
Brevard County lost 300 construction jobs between December 2010 and December 2011, according to a report this week from the Associated General Contractors of America.
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.
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%.
Construction to be foundation of economic rebound: BNZ
The construction sector is likely to be the foundation of healthy growth in the New Zealand economy over the next two years, with rebuilding after Christchurch's earthquakes only part of the lift.Bank of New Zealand senior economist...
Construction to be foundation of NZ economic rebound: BNZ
Feb. 2. (BusinessDesk) – The construction sector is likely to be the foundation of healthy growth in the New Zealand economy over the next two years, with rebuilding after Christchurch’s earthquakes only part of the lift.
Construction Unemployment Rate Rises as Jobs Growth Continues to be Outpaced by Those Looking for Work
Congress Can Help Close the Jobs Deficit with a Highway Bill that Fully Invests in America's Roads, Bridges and Transit Systems
Third company now focus of Methuen High contractor search
The search continues for a new general contractor of the Methuen High School renovation, with Mayor Stephen Zanni now in talks with Milford-based Consigli Construction.
Dollar General may build store in Fellsmere
FELLSMERE — Fellsmere officials are engaged in discussions with retailer Dollar General for the construction of a new store to be located on County Road 512 on a two-parcel site adjacent to Pamela's Restaurant.
General Plastics Receives 2011 Boeing Performance Excellence Award
Latest award marks third consecutive silver-level honor for 50-year supplier. (PRWeb February 04, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9163672.htm
