General Construction news articles 
Hanson Highland bricks designed to complement the tones and textures of Scottish buildings
Hanson UK has added a new range of bricks to its collection. The Highland range has been designed to meet the aesthetic and technical requirements of specifiers and house builders. Although specifically developed to complement the local tones and textures of Scottish building exteriors, the bricks are available throughout the UK. The Highland range is resistant to frost and offers outstanding durability. It also has excellent sustainability... [more]
Gleeds completes new headquarters for Aardman Animations
Gleeds has completed a new £8m headquarters for Aardman Animations, the creators of animated legends Wallace & Gromit. Gleeds, working with Alec French Architects and Arup Engineers, provided Project Management and Quantity Surveying services during the construction of the 3 storey, 3,200m2 purpose designed building. It now offers new and improved accommodation for various departments including Creatives, Rights Management, Finance, HR, Comm... [more]
Kubota showcases complete range of mini excavators at Rockingham Castle
At 'Kubota Live! At Rockingham Castle', on 12th, 13th, 14th May 2009, the UK, Kubota will provide a hands on opportunity for customers to put the complete range of Kubota machines through their paces. Kubota (UK) Ltd – Construction Equipment Division will be showcasing their extensive range of mini excavators – comprising 19 base models from 0.85kg to 8 tonnes and including the largest choice of highly versatile zero tail swing models - togeth... [more]
Bachy Soletanche relocates anchor, grouting and mini-pile division in West Yorkshire
Bachy Soletanche has celebrated the re-launch of its Anchor, Grouting and Mini-pile business division with the official opening of its new office in Wakefield, West Yorkshire earlier this month. This latest move provides the team with essential resources and capabilities to expand within the sector. It also creates a Yorkshire base for general regional enquiries along with Bachy Soletanche's other regional offices in Hampshire, Scotland, Irela... [more]
The housing sector is in need of a meaningful boost to stimulate it
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has called on chancellor Alaistair Darling to keep his promises to continue investment in the built environment by announcing a programme of strategic investment in the construction sector. ACE chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin said: “The government needs to keep investing and remain mindful of the long-term implications of cutting back on infrastructure spending. Many of the plans revealed... [more]
Other General Construction news and reviews
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.
N.B. auditor general says items were overlooked in rushed deal for nursing homes (Times & Transcript)
New Brunswick's auditor general says the provincial government overlooked a number of important items when it signed an untendered contract for the construction of three new nursing homes.
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.
Construction worker's accident at YMCA investigated (Pioneer Press)
Minnesota safety officials are investigating a construction worker's 15-foot fall Wednesday from scaffolding at a White Bear Lake construction site.
Leaders reach deal on construction tax refunds (Aberdeen American News)
PIERRE -- The Legislature's leaders reached agreement Thursday to cut back and eventually shut down South Dakota's program that has provided millions of dollars in construction--tax refunds for large business projects and agricultural processing plants....
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.
Wireless Construction Manager (Cellular-News.com)
Provides Contractor field planning, coordination and oversight in Support of the Client, construction functions, as required and directed by the Implementation Lead Field Coordinator.
Construction could tie up mall traffic (The Plainfield Sun)
JOLIET--A major mall intersection will go under construction later this month.
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
