General Construction news articles 
Construction companies warned about the dangers of semi-automatic quick hitches
The Strategic Forum for Construction (SFfC) is warning UK construction companies about the dangers of continuing to use semi-automatic quick hitches. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that European manufacturers have voluntarily agreed to stop supplying the equipment after four fatal incidents occurred in a period of only twelve months. Currently only manual or automatic quick hitches are available whilst investigations are car... [more]
Construction downturn widens out to commercial and industrial sectors as well as the public sector
The latest CIPS Construction survey demonstrates the construction industry is contracting at the fastest pace since series began. The CIPS Construction Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 27.8 last month - the lowest level since the survey began in April 1997. Any number below 50 indicates a fall in activity. RICS Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn commented: "The appalling figures contained in the latest CIPS Construction survey chime wi... [more]
Sharp fall in orders in the construction industry
According to the British Office for National Statistics, orders in the construction industry in the three months to December 2008 fell by 9 per cent compared with the previous three month period. Orders in the 12 months to December 2008 fell 16 per cent compared with the previous 12 months and orders in three months to December 2008 fell by 26 per cent compared with the same period a year earlier. In the three months to December 2008 compared... [more]
Volvo introduces EW230C wheeled excavator with superior stability in heavier lift operations
The EW230C from Volvo Construction Equipment is built around a new, more robust platform, which is designed to ensure the stability needed to manage bigger loads, for heavy lifting applications, such as laying big pipe for drainage projects, or hard digging. Following the recent launch of the EW210C, a benefit of this platform for a machine in this 20t weight class, is that its design ensures that the rear axle weight, when fitted with the sta... [more]
ISG Jackson secures project to build a new community swimming pool and library complex in Biggin Hill
ISG Jackson has secured a £4 million project with the London Borough of Bromley to build a new community swimming pool and library complex in Biggin Hill. The council has now given the go ahead for the greatly anticipated new facility, to be built on the site of the town's existing library, which the contractor will demolish as part of the project. Work is due to commence at the end of the month, when the contractor will begin clearing the sit... [more]
Other General Construction news and reviews
General Contractor Exam preparation class starts Feb. 15 (Anderson Independent-Mail)
PENDLETON —Tri-County Technical College’s Construction Training Center will offer a class to prepare individuals for the South Carolina General Contractor’s Examination. Students will learn how to use the state-approved reference books as a quick-reference guide to help pass the exam.The class will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 15-18 at the Pendleton campus. The cost is $225. The course fee ...
Hart Habitat receives check to purchase safety equipment for construction volunteers (Anderson Independent-Mail)
HART COUNTY —The Hart EMC Foundation recently presented a check for $2,000 to Hart County Habitat for Humanity to be used to purchase safety equipment for construction volunteers. From left, Hart Habitat treasurer Cherry Reeve; Hart Habitat vice president Lou Horvath; Hart EMC Foundation general counsel Walter Gordon; Hart EMC board member Beth Maret; Hart Habitat president Gena Cauthen; Hart ...
Federal courthouse construction nearly complete (Las Cruces Sun-News)
LAS CRUCES - Construction on the new federal courthouse in Las Cruces is on target to wrap up Wednesday.
Consequences For The Construction Industry Of Conserative Victory In Imminent UK Election (OfficialWire)
There is no doubt that regardless of which party assumes office following next year's General Election, the lingering recession and the dire state of public finances will inevitably have severe consequences for the construction industry over the next Parliamentary term.
Dallas approves changes for construction project (Times Leader)
DALLAS TWP. – Six change orders for the Dallas Senior High School construction project were approved Monday evening by the School Board.
In The Pipeline: CoStar Development and Construction News for Feb. 7-13 (CoStar Group)
In this week's Pipeline, George Smith Partners is close to finalizing that rarest of transactions in today's soft market -- a construction loan for new development on the Westside of Los Angeles. Meanwhile, to the east of L.A. in the Inland Empire,...
1-in-4 U.S. construction workers jobless (Orange County Register)
The U.S. construction industry’s unemployment rate hit 24.7% in January as another 75,000 American construction workers lost their jobs.
“Pennies More” Could Bring Clever a Dollar General Store (KSPR Springfield)
A heated debate Monday night in Clever had city officials debating whether tax payers will pay a penny more for a Dollar General store. Three of the four Clever Board of Aldermen voted to tentatively support a “self tax.”
Farella Braun + Martel Names Richard Van Duzer Construction Practice Group Chair (dBusinessNews.com)
SAN FRANCISCO - Farella Braun + Martel LLP has named partner Richard Van Duzer Chair of the Construction Practice Group, effective February 1, 2010. He succeeds Adam Dawson, who served as Chair since 2004.
World Cup keeps construction ticking over (NZCity)
9 February 2010 Repainting and construction work in preparation for next year's Rugby World Cup is helping to keep the country's building industry going, but things remain tight in the building business.
