General Construction news articles 
Kubota launches Dash 4 mini excavator
Kubota (UK) Ltd – Construction Equipment has launched the new generation of Dash 4 mini excavators, for plant hire firms, builders, contractors, utilities, local authorities and owner operators. The manufacturer’s new U48-4, U55-4 and KX057-4 models have already been pressed into service following their UK introduction at the company’s Kubota Live! event at Rockingham Castle earlier in 2010. The machines have built upon the excellence of t... [more]
William Anelay repairs grade 1 listed St Augustine's Church
William Anelay Ltd has announced it has completed the latest phase of work at the grade 1 listed St. Augustine’s Church in Hedon near Hull. The contract involved repairs and replacements to some of the building’s structural masonry, much of it dating back eight hundred years, as well as the sensitive introduction of newly carved masonry pieces produced at Anelay’s stoneyard in York. One of the building’s grotesques was severely eroded and... [more]
Kier North Tyneside completes work on the final Decent Homes refurbishments in North Tyneside
Five years ago, local authorities were challenged to ensure that all of their council housing met the Decent Homes Standard by the end of 2010. The basic principles of the Decent Homes Standard are: It must meet the current statutory minimum standard for housing. Homes below this standard are those defined as unfit. It must be in a reasonable state of repair. Homes which fail to meet this standard are those where either one or more of th... [more]
JMP's assessment supports planning application for replacing a multi-storey car park in Westminster with a mixed use development
A new scheme, developed by project architect Squire and Partners, proposes the redevelopment of a Westminster site to include 60 private and affordable residential units above ground floor retail, a health centre and also a redeveloped Westminster City Council streetsweepers’ depot. Secure basement car parking for 50 vehicles on two levels and cycle parking will be provided. JMP has provided transport and highways consultancy services in supp... [more]
Marley Eternit Natura Pro fibre cement cladding visually transforms housing refurbishment in Liverpool
A Natura Pro fibre cement overclad solution from Marley Eternit has visually transformed tired looking buildings with a low maintenance decorative rainscreen facade at a housing refurbishment in Rock Grove, Liverpool. Natura Pro was fitted on 52 apartments at Rock Grove, which are owned by Liverpool Mutual Homes. Built in the 1970's the plain red brickwork exterior of the buildings were looking dated and unpopular with residents. Pollard T... [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.
