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ISG appointed to the North West Construction public sector framework
ISG has secured a place on the four year North West public sector framework, delivering council projects valued between £500K and £10 million. The contractor has now been awarded its first contract under the framework deal and is currently working to deliver a scheme for Cheshire East Borough Council, refurbishing and upgrading office accommodation at Macclesfield Town Hall. ISG’s appointment to the North West Construction Hub Medium Value Fra... [more]
GHA, PRP Architects and City Building build four energy-efficient prototype homes in Glasgow
Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) has teamed up with architects PRP and contractor City Building to build four energy-efficient prototype homes, which aim to dramatically reduce bills for heating and hot water. The prototypes, known as 'The Glasgow House', feature high standards of insulation, coupled with low energy running costs and simple technology. Following completion, a series of tests will now be carried out to establish the extent th... [more]
Holland Construction donates time and equipment for a new playground at Pinnacle Academy
Pinnacle Academy provides children and their families with a unique, supportive educational setting. Holland Construction is paving the way for a new playground for students at Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch, a private, non-denominational school for children with autism and related behavioral disorders. Holland Construction donated its time and heavy machinery to level the site and install playground equipment, basketball hoops and tetherball... [more]
Redland Rosemary clay plain tiles shipped to Australia to re-roof Perth historic home
UK contractors Carter Roofing and Slating have shipped 46,000 Redland Rosemary clay plain tiles to Perth, Australia, to re-roof a historic two storey home built in 1911. Steadfast arranged to ship the replacement tiles to Carter Roofing and Slating Pty Ltd who carried out the re-roofing project at Claremont in the heart of Perth, Western Australia. The fully restored building has won two prestigious industry awards in Australia: 2010 HIA Renov... [more]
Construction work has begun on the Eastern Gateway project
The Eastern Gateway project project aims to revamp the Eastern approach to Loughborough with a new road, renovation of Loughborough Train Stations forecourt and the building of 91 new affordable homes. Construction has now officially started on the 20 million Eastern Gateway project. Councillor Mike Preston, leader of Charnwood Borough Council, said: "I'm excited that work has finally begun on the Eastern Gateway project. We have waited a long... [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
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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
