General Construction news articles 
Wienerberger's Telford Brindle offers a tonal range from deep blue through to purple and blue brown
Wienerberger has launched Telford Brindle, a new Baggeridge Blue architectural facing brick, which now includes subtle colour options in a variety of sizes, and is expected to be popular for architectural schemes, and infrastructure, civic and commercial property projects. Designed for architects and specifiers, the smooth-finished Telford Brindle offers a tonal range from deep blue through to purple and blue / brown, with in-built sustainability... [more]
Vast majority of new home buyers are satisfied with the quality of their home and the service provided by their home builder
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) is the principal representative body for private sector home builders. The HBF's 300 member firms account for some 80% of all new homes built in England and Wales. The HBF National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey is a continuous self-completion postal census of the new home purchasers. The results of HBF's 2011 customer satisfaction surve show levels of customer satisfaction that match or exceed those i... [more]
Malcolm Allen selects Celcon Blocks solid wall design for its speed of build and thermal insulation
At their Broadmeadows development of family homes near Aberdeen, Malcolm Allen has selected H+H Celcon Blocks Standard Grade in solid external wall constructions. The solid wall design was chosen for its speed of build and excellent thermal insulation. The superstructures for the 2, 3 and 4 bedroom family homes are made from 440x215x215mm 7n Celcon Blocks joined together with traditional mortar. Malcolm Allen also used 440x215x300mm Celcon 7n ... [more]
Block Stem prevents tractor and construction equipment theft
Block Stem is a new low-cost agricultural and plant security system to prevent tractor and construction equipment theft. It has recently received full Thatcham accreditation, and approval is also being sought from the NFU Mutual to qualify the system for discounts on insurance premiums. It is suitable for tractors, construction plant such as JCBs and even mini-diggers, or any other self-propelled machine with an exposed power steering ram. Imp... [more]
ISG Jackson refurbishes patient accommodation at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital
ISG Jackson has been appointed to the final £multi-million phase at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, following the recent completion of a fast-track refurbishment and upgrade project at the Kent facility. One of the operating theatres refurbished as part of the earlier phase of work at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. This will mark the conclusion of a major programme of investment to enhance the patient experience at the hos... [more]
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Business briefs for Feb.7, 2012
Over the next five years, LANL plans to award some $200 million in master task order agreements for general construction services, such as civil, architectural-structural, electrical, mechanical and piping.
Orange County Based General Contractor Announces Three Years Free of Accidents
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Even in today's world where safety is a focus point for most contractors, it is a known fact that the construction industry continues to face challenges when ...
Oklahoma Governor Joins AG's Effort To Stop Broken Arrow Casino
The governor said Wednesday that she supports Attorney General Scott Pruitt's effort to stop construction of the casino.
Upcoming general election spurs construction sector upward
KUCHING: The impending general election fuelled expectations that the ruling government will continue to push the implementation of [...]
General Cable Reports Fourth Quarter Results
General Cable Corporation , one of the most globally diversified industrial companies, reported today results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2011 were $0.09.
Area builders hope for construction uptick in 2012
A report released last month that assessed the nation's construction industry had some sobering news for Alabama. The state's general contracting companies, which do commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, saw some of the biggest decreases in employment in the country in 2011.
Building, Grounds Committee launches online database of University construction
The Student Council’s Building and Grounds Committee unveiled its new Grounds-oriented construction website yesterday evening at the Student Council general body meeting.
Construction Bids Approved For Hough Center
The Kirkwood R-7 School Board moved a step closer to completing the Hough Center project by approving five construction bids for the Early Childhood Center.
Workers' welfare boards' accounts to be audited: Apex court
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court has said that accounts of all state welfare boards set up for collecting cess and disbursal of funds under schemes meant for construction workers would be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
Construction Career Academy sign up
11th and 12th grade students are able to sign up for a Construction Academy that will prepare them for careers in the construction industry.
