General Construction news articles 
Scafftag showcases visual tags and inspection management solutions at LiftEx 2010
A LiftEx 2010, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, 18th - 19th November 2010, Scafftag will demonstrate how it can offer for much more than just scaffolding. As part of its More Equipped campaign, Scafftag provides visual tags and inspection management solutions in a variety of applications, including lifting equipment and across a range of industries including manufacturing, processing, utilities and public sector to name a few. With visual tags, electro... [more]
Fleetpcnmanager's photo upload module makes it easier for fleet drivers to challenge their parking tickets
Fleetpcnmanager, the web-based parking ticket appeal and management system for commercial operators now includes a photo upload module to make it easier to for fleet drivers to challenge their tickets. Most councils equip their wardens with cameras to take photos of alleged contraventions as they take place so the odds are stacked against operators that do not have a structured appeals process. Since adjudicators base their decision on th... [more]
Marcus Worthington Properties secures planning consent for 416 bedroom student accommodation scheme in Manchester
Marcus Worthington Properties has announced it has received planning consent for a new 416 bedroom student accommodation scheme in Manchester worth over £22m. The project will be based at Moss Lane East, on the corner of the Oxford Road/Wilmslow Road corridor and at the heart of the University district. As the site is currently a derelict car park with disused manufacturing buildings detracting from the appearance and character of the area, th... [more]
Vandal Shield repels vandals but welcomes visitors
A sports and youth centre in the North West has found the ideal security solution – a lightweight window shield that repels vandals yet retains the building’s inviting aspect to visitors. Copley Young Persons Centre in Tameside has fitted 2317m2 Vandal Shield on two large glass elevations of its new extension, which opened in June 2010. The building offers a range of child and youth services, as well as outreach work with community groups an... [more]
ISG commences work on Blackpool campus redevelopment
ISG has commenced work on a £4.8 million project to create a new performance theatre and modern teaching accommodation for the Performing Arts, English and Modern Foreign Languages departments at Blackpool Sixth Form College. The scheme is part of a wider £20 million campus redevelopment, with earlier phases delivering a new centre of excellence for science and a visual arts studio. The project involves the phased demolition of the ALT Buil... [more]
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General Manager, Pipeline Construction
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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.
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.
