General Construction news articles 
Pascall and Watson architects open new Abu Dhabi office
Pascall and Watson architects has announced the opening of its Abu Dhabi office following a series of successful tenders in the Middle East. Alan Christmas has been promoted from Associate to Regional Director to lead the office. Pascall and Watson are already working on a number of projects in the region including expansions at Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports in addition to two new universities. Phil Holden, Managing Director of the pract... [more]
Masternaut Asset Track satellite surveillance system prevents theft of plant and construction equipment
Masternaut Three X has launched a tracking service for valuable plant and construction equipment using satellite surveillance. Called Masternaut Asset Track, a covert tracking device installed in the equipment transmits the precise location of the asset and communicates this via the Internet. This eye in the sky system prevents theft and, therefore, minimises disruption to businesses that rely on constant availability of their assets to perform t... [more]
Is Tesco boosting profits by seeking cuts in fees from their construction suppliers?
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has asked whether Tesco was boosting its record profits by forcing its construction suppliers, including consultancy and engineering firms, to accept draconian cuts in fees for their services. Speaking following the announcement that Tesco had recorded annual pre-tax profits of £3.13bn, an improvement of 10% on the previous year, ACE chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin said: “Whilst it is hea... [more]
ISG wins New Look Retail office building tender
ISG has won a two stage tender for New Look Retail Ltd. The 60,000 sd. ft project entails the fit out of five floors of a newly completed office building in London. Works encompass a communications room, press office, sampling area and photo studio. There will also be a café/restaurant and open plan office areas as well as break out space and meeting rooms. The programme is scheduled to be completed in 17 weeks.... [more]
CMP piling to support the new pavilion at Weston Grand Pier
Following last year's devastating fire, work to rebuild Weston’s Grand Pier is set to begin. A contractor has been appointed to carry out piling that will help support the new pavilion. Sixty per cent larger than its predecessor, the new pavilion will include a selection of state-of-the-art attractions such as an 85-metre high panoramic tower that will rise up revolve 360 degrees, a roof-height twin-chute helter-skelter in the North West tower... [more]
Other General Construction news and reviews
L.A. college board to name inspector general (Los Angeles Times)
The decision is reached after the disclosure of misspending on the district's $5.7-billion bond construction program. A whistle-blower complaint program also will be established. Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District voted Wednesday to name an inspector general to guard against waste and corruption in its $5.7-billion bond construction program.
Report: Every state sees construction job losses (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
A report from Associated General Contractors of America shows the number of construction industry jobs fell from January 2009 to January 2010 in every state and the District of Columbia.
Industry: Construction employment bleaker than previously thought (The Salt Lake Tribune)
New monthly data from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) suggests Utah's construction industry has lost a few more jobs than state officials calculate.
Construction Firms Urged to attend OSHA training (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
The South Dakota State University Engineering Extension Office and the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota/Building Chapter are sponsoring a seminar called “OSHA’s Voluntary Compliance Safety and Health 10-Hour Course for Construction.” The course is specifically tailored for needs of both commercial and residential construction businesses in South Dakota.
Report: Every State Sees Construction Job Losses (Arkansas News Bureau)
A report from Associated General Contractors of America shows the number of construction industry jobs fell from January 2009 to January 2010 in every state and the District of Columbia.from Channel 7
State among hardest hit in construction jobs (Tacoma News Tribune)
Washington’s construction employment rose by 3,800 workers in January over December 2009, but the state’s total employed construction work force is still down 34,400 from January 2009.
Beck's Austin Office and Their Work on the Domain 2 Project Recognized by the Associated General Contractors as the ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
AUSTIN, Texas----The Beck Group is a Dallas-based full service integrated design and construction firm with nearly a century of experience. The company’s central Texas operation was recently recognized by the Associated General Contractors for Outstanding Construction on the integrated Domain 2 project.
Minn. gov won't veto construction projects bill (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
A major roadblock to a borrowing plan for construction projects around Minnesota fell away Wednesday when Gov. Tim Pawlenty signaled he would sign the $1 billion bill and use his line-item veto authority to bring the cost down.
James Robert Sherman, general contractor (Baltimore Sun)
James Robert "Bobby" Sherman, a general contractor and avid outdoorsman, died Friday of cancer at his Sykesville home. He was 74.
Tredyffrin prepares for sidewalk construction (Main Line Suburban Life)
To prepare for sidewalk construction in Tredyffrin Township, set to start March 16, certain early-action items such as tree removal and the installation of a retaining wall have begun. According to township engineer Stephen Burgo, these items must be done ahead of the sidewalk project.
