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Amiri Construction starts construction on new classroom block and car park at Lord Wandsworth College
Fareham based Amiri Construction has started construction on a new Classroom block and car park at the Lord Wandsworth College in Hook, Hampshire. This represents a £1.6m contract for the two storey brick building that will be home to an additional 11 high tech classrooms, function room, careers library and special needs facility. The building will feature a number of energy saving features including solar panels to provide power, wind catcher f... [more]
FE Peacock to build four additional social homes for Corby Borough Council
FE Peacock has secured the contract to build an additional four social homes for Corby Borough Council on a development that is part of the regeneration of the town. Twenty six new social homes were originally planned on the site in Arran Way, located on the Lodge Park Estate, as part of a borough-wide scheme to revitalize older housing areas and double the town’s population by 2031. 146 properties were demolished to make way for the developme... [more]
Fuel cells provide a viable alternative source of prime power to construction sites
Building sites often have limited access to mains grid power. Access to remote prime power sources is vital, and site workers traditionally use generators and batteries to meet their needs. However, UPS Systems Managing Director Tom Sperrey believes that he has found a better alternative. Tom Sperrey has identified the construction industry as an important growth market for fuel cell technology. “Put simply, a fuel cell is a device that gen... [more]
Construction Recycling Alliance membership now available to corporate enterprises in the construction industry
The Construction Recycling Alliance (CRA) is a new organisation created to represent and support companies in the construction industry that are dedicated to reducing, reusing and recycling unwanted materials. CRA membership is now available to corporate enterprises in the construction industry as well as companies from interrelated sectors such as demolition, remediation and waste management. CRA membership offers those companies that are de... [more]
Kier North Tyneside develops Shiremoor Adventure Playground in North Tyneside
The new £800,000 Shiremoor Adventure Playground in Shiremoor, North Tyneside, has been specially designed to encourage adventurous play in a controlled and safe environment. Kier North Tyneside has carried out work on this new playground for children and young people. The project, carried out on behalf of North Tyneside Council, is the first playground of this nature outside of London. Designed following extensive consultation with local child... [more]
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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
