General Construction news articles 
Costain builds new Tesco store over a railway
The new Tesco store at Gerrards Cross is the first store to be built over a railway in a unique land-reclamation scheme where Tesco lease the air rights to the land from Network Rail. The project hit the national headlines in June 2005 when a section of the tunnel under construction over the operational Chiltern Line collapsed. Taking over from the previous contractor, Costain has led the reconstruction of the tunnel and new store above. Works... [more]
Redland adds Blue Brindle clay tile to its range
Staffordshire blues achieve their colour through an energy-intensive and complex firing process. Blue Brindle is the latest colour to be added to Redland’s Rosemary clay plain tile range, introduced as a cost-effective alternative to the traditional Staffordshire blue tile familiar to the Midlands region. Redland, with its commitment to energy-efficient manufacturing, has produced a tile that achieves the same aesthetic effect using a blue en... [more]
Interbuild Onsite attracts 5,000 visitors
The latest Interbuild Onsite attracted 4,929 of visitors to see the 60 companies, representing major brands, first-time exhibitors and international manufacturers at the event. The show featured the launch of new building materials, tools and equipment alongside a strong line-up of major commercial vehicle brands, including Citroen, Ford, Nissan, Renault, Vauxhall and Volkswagen. Interbuild Onsite provided a platform for excellent business activi... [more]
Stewart Milne Construction announces several major contract wins
Following several major contract wins earlier in the year, including the £40 million Moray Schools projects and three housing projects for Aberdeen City Council, Stewart Milne Construction has announced new contract wins totalling £20 million. The latest new contracts include private housing, student accommodation, affordable housing, and commercial developments. In Edinburgh, the company has won a contract to convert office premises at Wellga... [more]
Kier Building Maintenance brings hundreds of properties in line with the Decent Homes standard
The government set a target in 2000 to ensure all social housing would reach the Decent Homes standard. A ‘Decent Home’ is described as one which is wind and weather tight, as well as warm and with modern facilities. Decent Homes improvements include works such as electrical wiring, central heating and renovating/refitting kitchens and bathrooms. It can also include external improvements such as new windows, doors and roofing. The programme is... [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.
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.
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
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
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.
