A report shows Australian construction activity contracted in January for the 20th consecutive month.

DOLE: Construction workers, in demand sa PHL, abroad

Hinimok ng Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) nitong Lunes ang mga high school student na kumuha ng training courses sa construction sapagkat mataas ngayon ang demand sa mga construction worker sa local at international market.

Business Q&A: Lisa Scott

Lisa Scott is the executive director of the Home Builders Association of Greater Peoria, the organization that sponsors the Spring Home Show held later this month. We checked in to get an update on the show and on area construction.

In The Pipeline: CoStar Development & Construction News for Feb. 5-11

In The Pipeline is a column on significant acquisitions of commercial land for sale , and other transactions and trends affecting office, industrial, flex, multifamily, mixed-use, hotel and public works developers. Send us news leads about your new commercial real estate project -- and sign up to be added to our distribution list to receive future In the Pipeline columns by e-mail. ACC Begins ...

Area builders hope for construction uptick in 2012

A report released last month that assessed the nation’s construction industry had some sobering news for Alabama. The state’s general contracting companies, which do commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, saw some of the biggest decreases in employment in the country in 2011.

Area builders hope for construction uptick in 2012

A report released last month that assessed the nation’s construction industry had some sobering news for Alabama. The state’s general contracting companies, which do commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, saw some of the biggest decreases in employment in the country in 2011.

Area builders hope for construction uptick in 2012

A report released last month that assessed the nation’s construction industry had some sobering news for Alabama. The state’s general contracting companies, which do commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects, saw some of the biggest decreases in employment in the country in 2011.

Amy Hoak's Home Economics: Big suppliers absent from Builders’ Show

Some big home-appliance manufacturers will be conspicuous by their absence from the International Builders’ Show this week, a sign that the new-home market is still weak, despite some recent improvement in employment and other economic indicators.

Amy Hoak's Home Economics: Big suppliers absent from Builders’ Show

Some big home-appliance manufacturers will be conspicuous by their absence from the International Builders’ Show this week, a sign that the new-home market is still weak, despite some recent improvement in employment and other economic indicators.

Construction industry must raise the safety game

Recent scaffold collapses raise the spectre of poor health and safety compliance

Artist Tony Feher finds beauty in everyday items

Artist Tony Feher finds beauty in everyday items San Antonio Express-News Copyright 2012 San Antonio Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:09 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Like many artists, Tony Feher began what has become a very successful career struggling to make "bad paintings." "I still can't draw a cat ...

Harrison Co. lifts ban on 'snout nosed garages'

Harrison County supervisors will delete a controversial zoning requirement that deals with attached garages. Home builders have strongly opposed the county's ban on so-called "snout nosed garages." It's when the garage sticks out from the home, and the garage door is closer to the street than the front door.

Construction crews take advantage of mild winter

Warm temperatures allow construction projects to push ahead of schedule While businesses that rely on a snowy winter are hurting right now, a dry winter isn't always bad news.

Snapshot for Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLB)

No chart data available. Materials Select Sector SPDR Trust is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund's objective is to provide investment results that correspond to the performance of the Materials Select Sector Index.

Construction activity shrinks for 20th month

Australian construction activity contracted in January for the 20th consecutive month, but the rate of decline is beginning to slow, a report shows.

Peace bid in extortion belt bares open secret

Calcutta, Feb. 6: Extortion in the name of construction has officially been acknowledged with Hidco holding a meeting today between representatives of supply syndicates and contractors in Newtown.

WESCO Announces Management Change

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of electrical, industrial, and communications MRO and OEM products, construction materials, and advanced ...

American Builders Supply acquires another company

Clermont Builders Supply Inc., a longtime, family-owned construction supplier in south Lake County, said Monday it was being acquired by Sanford-based American Builders Supply.

Sherwood sees construction drop from ’10

Millions of dollars’ worth of home and commercial construction has taken place in Sherwood this year, but the amount is down substantially, by about 61 percent, from 2010 levels.

Construction slump continues in Pitkin County

Construction continues Friday on redevelopment of a commercial property on Cooper Avenue in downtown Aspen. The number of commercial construction projects in the city was up slightly last year, as were the overall number of building projects.

LoJack Announces New Self-Powered Stolen Vehicle Recovery System for Construction Equipment & Commercial Vehicles

NEW ORLEANS --Feb. 6, 2012: LoJack Corporation , the company that invented and leads the Stolen Vehicle Recovery category, today introduced its next generation, ruggedized Stolen Vehicle Recovery System for construction equipment and commercial vehicles at the American Rental Association's "The Rental Show" in New Orleans , LA. This self-powered, Radio Frequency-based System is based on a ...

Cupertino Electric Sponsors Construction Industry Academic Competition

Construction and engineering firm Cupertino Electric, Inc. today announced sponsorship of the “open category” electrical problem at the 2012 Associated Schools of Construction Student Competition in Sparks, Nevada.

Home Builders add Portland to improving markets list

The list includes areas that have shown growth in employment growth, home permits and home prices for six months straight.

Pinestar Gold Inc. Announces the Start of Access Road Construction for a Second Phase of Diamond Drilling at the ...

VANCOUVER, BC-- -VANCOUVER, BC, FEBRUARY 2, 2012- Pinestar Gold Inc. is pleased to announce that it has successfullynegotiated anaccess agreement with the owners of the surface rights over the Lajualasgold-silver ...

Pinestar Gold Inc. Annouces the Start of Access Road Construction for a Second Phase of Diamond Drilling at the Becker ...

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Pinestar Gold Inc. is pleased to announce that it has successfully negotiated an access agreement with the owners of the surface rights over the Lajualas gold-silver vein system on the Becker property, located in Chile. The Company will now immediately start road construction ...

Construction Analytics Platform connects AEC pros, project firms.

Delivering competitive market share analysis, Dodge BuildShare identifies key relationships between industry firms and connects them to construction projects they have worked on. Web-based diagnostic platform provides various reports and dashboards that analyze existing relationships among 250,000+ active owners, contractors, and design and engineering firms. Providing coverage of construction ...

Information Builders and Infobright Announce OEM Partnership

TORONTO-- - Infobright today announced that Information Builders , an independent leader in business intelligence solutions, has entered into an OEM agreement with Infobright for its Infobright® Enterprise ...

Information Builders Launches WebFOCUS Hyperstage to Speed Performance and Delivery of Business Intelligence

NEW YORK, NY-- - Information Builders, an independent leader in business intelligence solutions, today announced the release of WebFOCUS Hyperstage, a new addition to its BI platform that provides an embedded ...

LoJack Announces New Self-Powered Stolen Vehicle Recovery System for Construction Equipment & Commercial Vehicles

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ: LOJN - News), the company that invented and leads the Stolen Vehicle Recovery category, today introduced its next generation, ruggedized Stolen ...

Ford Motor Company Begins Construction on $1.1 Billion Expansion in Missouri, an Industrial Info News Alert

SUGAR LAND, TX-- - Researched by Industrial Info Resources -- Ford Motor Company has begun construction in Kansas City, Missouri, on a $1.1 billion expansion of its Claycomo Assembly Plant. The expansion ...

Construction Equipment in the G8 to 2016: Market Guide

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Construction Equipment in the G8 to 2016: Market Guide http://www.reportlinker.com/p0767873/Construction-Equipment-in-the-G8-to-2016-Market-Guide.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Construction_Equipment_and_MachinerySynopsisWorld ...

Builders can't hold off Shock

Despite Isaih Harrison's 23 points, the Apprentice School fell short to Washington Adventist 88-82.

Construction industry feeling wrath of unemployment issues

New numbers reveal a growing unemployment number among people working in the construction industry. The U.S. Labor Department calculates a 17.7 percent unemployment rate in the sector.

Home builders at SC coast say business improving

Home builders along South Carolina's once-booming coast say business is picking up, raising hopes that the worst of the recession's construction collapse is over.

New Home Sales Coach Offers 3 Steps to Hiring, Training (or Firing) a New Home or Remodeling Salesperson

New Home Sales Coach Offers 3 Steps to Hiring, Training (or Firing) a New Home or Remodeling Salesperson New Home Sales Coach Offers 3 Steps to Hiring, Training (or Firing) a New Home or Remodeling Salesperson Rick Storlie of New Home Sales Coach has released a step-by-step recruiting, training and management process for home builders and remodelers hiring or training a salesperson. Jeremy ...

Thermal Dynamics Gold Group, Ltd. Announced Today That Construction of the Initial Commercial Gold Processing Circuit ...

Thermal Dynamics Gold Group, Ltd. announced today that construction of the initial commercial gold processing circuit has been completed in Salt Lake City, UtahSalt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) February 05, 2012 Thermal Dynamics Gold Group, Ltd. announced today that construction of the initial commercial gold processing circuit has been completed in Salt Lake City, Utah.The company will begin limited ...

For the record

(Listed by owner, tenant or building name. This weekly update lists new commercial construction, expansions and enlargements of more than $50,000. Information is from initial applications and is subject ...

Construction slump continues in county

Construction continues Friday on redevelopment of a commercial property on Cooper Avenue in downtown Aspen. The number of commercial construction projects in the city was up slightly last year, as were the overall number of building projects.

Commercial Construction Permits

Contractor Location Project ValueEM Construction Co. 3003 NE Loop 289 71,500 square feet $3,000,000Hank Daniel Construction East Selmer, 705 E. Slaton Road 18,000 square feet $42,000M Black Construction Farrar Estates, 7310 Slide Road, No.

Pike builders name board of directors

The Pike County Builders Association appointed its 2012 Board of Directors during an installation dinner held in December at Peter's Restaurant in Shohola.

Builders warn funds freeze

The official added that no building could be earthquake-proof. "Buildings can be earthquake-resistant and the buil-ders have taken all measures for the same," he added. The association said it will appeal to the chief minister soon.

To your health: Learning more about building materials' content

Two men are creating a data base about building materials so consumers can avoid ingredients that might be harmful.

11. MBAM bullish on construction sector

DESPITE the global economic uncertainty, the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) is bullish about the growth of the local construction industry in 2012.

MBAM bullish on construction sector

DESPITE the global economic uncertainty, the Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) is bullish about the growth of the local construction industry in 2012.

Fire officials, home builders battle over sprinkler requirements

There is a battle brewing on Tennessee's Capitol Hill between home builders and firefighters, and your life might be in the middle of it.

Friday Sector Leaders: General Contractors & Builders, Home Furnishings & Improvement Stocks

In trading on Friday, general contractors & builders shares were relative leaders, up on the

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PLAYERS NEED TO HAVE WORKING FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Construction Industry Development Board(CIDB) and Construction Industry Best Practices Advisory Committee (CIBPAC)today called on construction industry players to install working fire-fightingsystem as a way to assist Fire and Rescue teams."It is crucial for the players to install such a system throughout theduration of the construction period in which the ...

Rising Orders Lift Home Builders’ Spirits

Several major U.S. home builders reported improving results for their latest quarters Thursday and executives expressed optimism about 2012.

Surge in manufacturing construction called good news for Upstate

U.S. manufacturing construction surged more than 44 percent in 2011, according to federal data, a good sign for the manufacturing-heavy Upstate.