General Construction news articles 
Firebase™ is Proprietary Construction Management Software launched by Fireman's Contractors, Inc
A commercial contractor offering business-to-business commercial franchises and services in the pavement maintenance and parking lot maintenance industry, Fireman's Contractors, Inc. has released beta testing on its proprietary construction management software, Firebase™, as part of Fireman's franchise development program and ongoing efforts to streamline business management in the commercial contracting industry. This robust software platform... [more]
Autodesk's New Hampshire Office renovated by Tocci Building Companies
A specialist in design and construction solutions for complex building projects in the corporate, healthcare, and academic and hospitality industries, Tocci Building Companies, has recently been awarded its second project with Autodesk, a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Housed within the Amoskeag Millyard, a historic area of former mills that has been renovated into office and residential space in Manchester, Ne... [more]
RETROFIT SPRINKLER REPORT WELCOMED BY GOVERNMENT ADVISER
The report of the highly successful sprinkler retrofit into the sheltered housing block in Sheffield was launched at a reception in London on April 12th. More than 80 people heard presentations including a commentary from Ronnie King OBE, Vice Chairman of the NFSN, who reported that over the seven month period since the project bean(September 2011 – March 2012)there has been a fortnightly occurrence of a serious fire in a block of flats where... [more]
ISG drives construction skills with Bridgwater College Scheme
ISG is to build a £1.5 million construction and mechanisation training facility at Bridgwater College in Somerset to enable the college to offer courses in a range of civil engineering and construction programmes. The scheme is being funded by EDF Energy to help ensure that the skills are available locally to help deliver the proposed Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project, which the energy supplier hopes will be operational by 2020. Th... [more]
Tengbom strengthens its presence on the Asian market through a close co-operation with Cambodian The Room Design Studio
Through this collaboration Tengbom gains a broader platform in Asia. Our intention is to further expand our business in Asia and the co-operation with The Room enables that. The Room has extensive knowledge of the Cambodian and Vietnamese markets, this, combined with Tengbom’s long history and our strong offer, gives us a solid competitive advantage, says Magnus Meyer CEO Tengbom. Tengbom is one of Sweden’s leading architecture firms, with ove... [more]
Other General Construction news and reviews
Ferndale's IMCO to start major fish hatchery renovation project
Ferndale's IMCO General Construction soon will start a $15.7 million renovation and expansion p
Dollar General to open late summer
Officials gathered Monday to ceremonially break ground on the new Dollar General construction at 115 N. Asbury Road in Morristown.
HL740-9 & HL757-9 Wheel Loaders
The HL740-9 and the HL757-9 wheel loaders provide fast cycle times for many job applications including moving gravel, sand, or other materials in general construction or agricultural projects, or moving stone and pipe in utility applications.
Women-Owned New Mexico and Tennessee Firms Win Top Honors For Excellence in Small Business Contracting
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Two women-owned small business contractors, one a general construction firm from New Mexico and the other a project management services company from Tennessee, have been named the National Prime Contractor of the Year and National Subcontractor of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The awards were announced at a breakfast event ...
Research and Markets: Construction Site Supplies Market in United States: Business Report 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Construction Site Supplies Market in United States: Bu
Tuesday Sector Leaders: General Contractors & Builders, Construction Materials & Machinery Stocks
In trading on Tuesday, general contractors & builders shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.7%. Leading the group were shares of Desarrolladora Homex (HXM), up about 4.3% and shares of Pultegroup (PHM) up about 4% on the day. Also showing relative strength are construction materials & machinery shares, up on the ...
Guatemalan ex-attorney general arrested
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemalan police arrested a former attorney general on Thursday on charges that include money laundering. Carlos de Leon Argueta, who served as attorney general from 2002-2004, was detained at his home in an upper class neighborhood in the capital. Prosecutors allege that Argueta transferred about $250,000 in government funds intended for the construction of homes for ...
RMT Commemorates Construction Startup at Palouse Wind
MADISON, Wis., May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RMT, Inc. (RMT), a renewable energy engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor specializing in the design and construction of wind and solar ...
General Cable to Acquire Alcan Cable
General Cable Corporation is all set to acquire Alcan Cable, the wire and cable business of Rio Tinto plc.
Construction Writers Association Announces 2012 Annual Conference, CONNECTED
CHICAGO, IL-- - The Construction Writers Association's 2012 Annual Conference, CONNECTED , featuring economic and political reports from construction industry economists writers, leaders and analysts; ...
