Saudi construction deals rocket 175 percent in Q2

Power, residential real estate and road projects fire construction sector's rebound.

Saudi construction deals rocket 175 percent in Q2

Power, residential real estate and road projects fire construction sector's rebound.

Saudi construction sector's growth seen at 6.4% in '10

05 September 2010 JEDDAH - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is forecast to award more construction projects this year, sustaining the strong activity recorded in the second quarter of 2010, National Commercial Bank (NCB) said in its latest Construction Index Survey.

Saudi construction sector's growth seen at 6.4% in '10

05 September 2010 JEDDAH - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is forecast to award more construction projects this year, sustaining the strong activity recorded in the second quarter of 2010, National Commercial Bank (NCB) said in its latest Construction Index Survey.

A sinking home in the Eagle Creek subdivision (VIDEO)

DAPHNE, Ala. — Vera Landon moved into her home in 2006, along with her son Michael Quaider, 11, and her husband Michael, 53. The one-story Eagle Creek home on Landing Eagle Drive was just a few years old at the time and was no worse for the wear.

News analysis: Demos face stiff task for election

Frustrated, discouraged and just plain mad, a lot of people who have lost jobs — or know someone who has — now...

Granite Construction donates to Westside Community Park effort

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Dennis Rollins, chair of the Westside Community Park Committee recently accepted an $800 donation from Granite Construction Co., one of the sponsors for the inaugural Grillin’ on the Green fundraiser held Saturday, Aug. 7, to benefit the next phase of development of the park.

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Builders race to finish first S.Korea F1 track

Organisers of South Korea's first Formula One event say they are confident they can complete the brand-new circuit before a final inspection from the sport's world governing body.

'Green' construction

Bernie Little Distributors Inc. and ABC Fine Wine and Spirits believe that sustainability is the smart way to construct buildings.

'Green' construction

Bernie Little Distributors Inc. and ABC Fine Wine and Spirits believe that sustainability is the smart way to construct buildings.

Commercial repairs make up bulk of permits

The city of Paris issued 53 building permits in August for a total of $792,520. Of those, $732,866 were for nine commercial repair permits. Paris Cancer Center at 3550 Loop 286 N.E. is preparing for a new, updated radiation treatment machine.

Newly proposed energy efficiency codes meet opposition

COLUMBIA — Home builders would be required to have ventilation systems tested in new homes under energy-related changes in the building code going before the Columbia City Council. The Columbia/Boone County Environment and Energy Commission wants the city to require testing of ductwork used in home heating and air conditioning systems to identify leaks and other problems that affect energy use ...

Warren County homebuilders case could affect all Ohio townships

Local homebuilders and the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati filed an appeal with Ohio Supreme Court opposing a decision by Hamilton Twp. to charge impact fees on new homes built. The community is the first township in Ohio to impose the fees.

1 dead, 4 hurt in building mishap

DAVAO CITY -- A construction worker died while four others were wounded when a portion of the fourth level of a building being constructed in Bajada, Davao City collapsed around 6:50 a.m. Saturday. read more

Merchants await end of Lodi Avenue project

Dan Evans/News-Sentinel A sign informing customers that Super Tortas is open during construction is attached to the barricade on Lodi Avenue. Construction on the final portion of the Lodi Avenue project, from Garfield Street to Cherokee Lane, has begun.

KSFY Action News: Breaking News, Weather and Community |Construction group likely to seek higher gas tax

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Highway construction advocates say they likely will press the Iowa Legislature to raise the state's gasoline tax after more than two decades without an increase.

Construction of Dexter-Pinckney Road Bridge nearly complete

Construction on the Dexter-Pinckney Road Bridge is nearing completion. The bridge is scheduled to be opened on Friday following a six month reconstruction project by the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Danube sees major turnaround in UAE construction market

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Get local and national news updates via E-mail. A look back in history from the files of The Fayetteville Observer. Sept. 5, 2000: Hoke commissioners lift the moratorium on family cemeteries in the county.

Luxury home builder announces plans to shut down

Charlotte's Simonini Builders announced Friday that it would discontinue its home building and renovating operations. The company built luxury homes and has been entrenched in the market since the early 1990s.

Holiday construction may cause delays

PROVO, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Some construction over the holiday long weekend may put a cramp in your travel plans. UDOT says to expect heavy congestion on I-15 south of Provo through Spanish Fork because of ongoing lane restrictions there. This area could be especially clogged later tomorrow afternoon during BYU's first home game against the huskies. It's a 5 pm start, so officials advise that ...

Hoeft Builders helps children learn, play, grow

Hoeft Builders Inc. of Eau Claire donated $30,000 to the Children's Museum of Eau Claire.

Construction work on hold for Labor Day

If you're hitting the road this Labor Day you may face some extra traffic. AAA expects the number of those traveling to increase nearly 10 percent from last year. But there is some good news for drivers on Illinois roadways this holiday weekend.

Construction Jobless Rate Improves Slightly in August

Construction's unemployment rate moved down slightly in August but remains highest among all industries.

West Commercial Street project moving forward

Mendocino Construction Services is nearly halfway down one side of the street with the new sidewalks, curbs and gutters on West Commercial Street. The contract deadline for the $401,000 bid project is October 5.

Business : Danube sees major turnaround in UAE construction market

DUBAI — Better market prospects will emerge as the UAE construction market poises for rebound, Rizwan Sajan, Chairman of Danube Building Materials said.

Luxury home builder Simonini to "wind-down" operations

As of today, luxury home builders Simonini Builders, Inc. will no longer be accepting orders to build custom homes.

Builders are 'running out of work'

The commercial and residential construction sector is "running out of work in Queenstown", the resort's Chamber of Commerce chairman, Alastair Porter, has warned the Queenstown Lakes District Council, and he has been backed up by two major construction companies. read more

Jobless rate for construction industry falls slightly

The unemployment rate for the construction industry edged down to 17 percent in August compared to 17.3 percent a month earlier, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.In contrast, the nonresidential building construction sector lost 200 jobs last month and has lost 31,900 jobs, or 7.4 percent, over the past year. Nonresidential building construction employment now stands at 682,400 jobs. ...

Summit Builders break ground on Ak-Chin Indian Community Fire Station No. 561

MARICOPA, Ariz – Summit Builders was recently awarded the construction contract for the Ak-Chin Indian Community Fire Station No. 561 located at 45401 W. Farrell Road in Maricopa, Ariz.

Simonini Builders shutting down because of 'catastrophic changes'

Charlotte-based luxury home builder Simonini Builders is shutting down its homebuilding and renovation businesses because of 'catastrophic changes' in the real estate market.

Simonini Builders shutting down because of 'catastrophic changes'

Charlotte-based luxury home builder Simonini Builders is shutting down its homebuilding and renovation businesses because of 'catastrophic changes' in the real estate market.

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China Economic News in Brief

The following are Chinese economic news items in brief. Construction of a convertor station in Lhasa, capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, began Thursday as part of a power transmission and transformation project to ensure supplies to the region.

Neponset Valley Construction Awarded ‘Best of Boston Home – South Roofer’

The "Best of Boston Home 2010 - South Roofer" was awarded to Norwood-based Neponset Valley Construction. Brian Kearney owns Neponset Valley Construction, a residential and commercial building, remodeling and renovation company that specializes in roofing, according to a statement.

Jobs Report Shows No Light at the End of the Tunnel for Construction Industry

WASHINGTON----Today’s jobs report shows no real improvement for workers in the construction industry, a key driver of our economy. The industry’s unemployment rate stood at 17 percent in August, with 1.5 million construction workers looking for a job.

Wayne County Builders Association hosting Home and Garden Festival

Wayne County Builders Association (WCBA) Home and Garden Festival is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12 at Ladore Lodge & Conference Center.

Wayne County Builders Association hosting Home and Garden Festival

Wayne County Builders Association (WCBA) Home and Garden Festival is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12 at Ladore Lodge & Conference Center.

Construction begins on Paw Print Park; new project manager named

LAKE PLACID - Wooden structures and fresh cut logs are being assembled into a playground behind the Lake Placid Elementary School. Paw Print Park - a local grassroots effort - is in construction mode.

U.K. Construction Orders Plunge In Q2

Construction orders in the U.K. declined sharply in the second quarter after improving in the previous four quarters, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Friday.

'Grim' outlook for building industry as orders fall

Britain's building industry was facing a bleak future today after construction orders suffered a dramatic 14% fall between April and June.

New construction strategies emerge for farshore, deepwater wind farms

Despite a buoyant European offshore wind market, offshore construction & installation contractors that fall short of budget and technology challenges risk falling by the wayside. Utility scale developers at the forefront will be seeking out only companies capable of providing and meeting the necessary challenges imposed on the industry today.

Builders group plans golf outing

The Jackson-Jennings Builders Association will hold its annual golf outing on Wednesday at Shadowood Golf Course in Seymour. Money raised through the outing is used for scholarships for high school students in Jackson and Jennings counties. For...

Jury: Builder Stole Nev. College Materials

A former College of Southern Nevada construction chief was found guilty of stealing campus building materials and equipment to build a million-dollar mountain home northwest of Las Vegas.

Construction worker injured on I-295

MANSFIELD — A construction worker on Interstate 295 was flown to an area trauma center after a motor vehicle accident Thursday, state police said.

Wiregrass Construction Co. cited for safety violations

A local construction company with a history of safety violations recently received notice of several more violations at an Ozark construction site, resulting in $287,500 in penalties.

Home builders continue fight against township impact fees

COLUMBUS — Area home builders are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to determine whether Hamilton Twp.’s impact fees are legal.Hamilton Twp. in Warren County is the first township in Ohio to impose the fees.

Home builders continue fight against township impact fees

COLUMBUS — Area home builders are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to determine whether Hamilton Twp.’s impact fees are legal.Hamilton Twp. in Warren County is the first township in Ohio to impose the fees.

Home Builders Rise After Pending Home Sales