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    Google News: Construction

  • Palestinian football stadium construction stopped by Isarel - Zambia News

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:08 pm
    Aljazeera.netPalestinian football stadium construction stopped by IsarelZambia NewsIsrael ordered the construction halted saying some of the land on which the stadium was being built had been designated for its use. Israel halts football stadium construction in West BankBBC NewsLula urges Israel settlement freezeAljazeera.netBrazil backs Palestinian calls of stoping Jewish settlements' constructionCCTVall 517 news articles »

  • Construction Sights - New York Times

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:18 pm
    Construction SightsNew York TimesThen there is the intangible but heightened concern about hazards, and a focus on keeping people away from construction sites rather then luring them.

  • Construction to start on huge northeast Dallas shopping center - Dallas Morning News

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:48 pm
    Dallas Morning NewsConstruction to start on huge northeast Dallas shopping centerDallas Morning NewsAfter almost four years of planning and preparation, construction will start next week on Trammell Crow Co. and more »

  • 13 charged with mortgage and loan fraud in Oregon - The Associated Press

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:39 am
    KVAL13 charged with mortgage and loan fraud in OregonThe Associated PressAccording to one of five indictments returned Thursday, principals in Desert Sun Development sought construction financing for commercial buildings in Bend 13 indicted in mortgage and loan fraud caseThe Register-Guardall 77 news articles »

  • Which States Will Lead the Construction Recovery? - Reed Construction Data

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:13 am
    Which States Will Lead the Construction Recovery?Reed Construction DataLed by California and Texas, twenty states account for more than 75% of the US construction market. The projected recovery in the construction market early and more »
 
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    Science Daily: Construction

  • Low carbon straw house passes fire safety test

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    A newly designed straw house -- built of pre-fabricated straw-bale and hemp panels -- has fire resistance as good as houses built of conventional building materials, according to researchers in the UK.

  • Liquid Granite: Building Material Of The Future Unveiled

    4 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Scientists have developed a new building material that is fire resistant to temperatures in excess of 1100 degrees Celsius, is made largely from recycled material and is as versatile as concrete.

  • Tsunami Evacuation Buildings: Another Way To Save Lives In The Pacific Northwest

    28 Oct 2009 | 11:00 am
    Coastal towns and cities in the northwest are woefully unprepared for a large-scale natural disaster. In response, geotechnical engineers are working to develop a series of tsunami evacuation buildings up and down the northwest coast. They would be the first buildings of their kind in the United States.

  • Sustainable Architecture: Setting Sail In An Ecological 'Earthship'

    15 Oct 2009 | 11:00 pm
    Could sustainable architecture address pollution, climate change and resource depletion by helping us build self-sufficient, off-grid, housing from "waste," including vehicle tires and metal drinks containers? That's the question researchers in Australia are trying to answer.

  • Investigating Nanopillars: Silicon Brittle? Not This Kind!

    13 Oct 2009 | 8:00 pm
    Silicon, the most important semiconductor material of all, is usually considered to be as brittle and breakable as window glass. On the nanometer scale, however, the substance exhibits very different properties, as Swiss researchers have shown by creating minute silicon pillars. If the diameters of the columns are made small enough, then under load they do not simply break off, as large pieces of silicon would, but they yield to the pressure and undergo plastic deformation, as a metal would. This discovery opens the way for completely new design techniques from a materials point of view for…
 
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    Google News: Construction Industry

  • State sees strong construction job growth in next decade - Daily Journal of Commerce

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:11 pm
    State sees strong construction job growth in next decadeDaily Journal of CommerceProjections show the construction industry adding 700 jobs above that replacement rate. Statewide, the number of construction jobs has generally risen over

  • Construction industry blacklisting: the fallout continues - guardian.co.uk

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:07 pm
    guardian.co.ukConstruction industry blacklisting: the fallout continuesguardian.co.ukPhotograph: Mike Poloway/UNP Seventeen months after Guardian Work exposed blacklisting in the construction industry, new laws outlawing the practice are set

  • ACE Mentor Program of Cumming - NorthFulton.com

    20 Nov 2009 | 1:39 pm
    ACE Mentor Program of CummingNorthFulton.com"The construction industry is the second-largest employer in the US Over 50 percent of all buildings that will be in-place by the year 2030 have not been

  • Building permits picking up in county - Frederick News Post (subscription)

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:01 pm
    Building permits picking up in countyFrederick News Post (subscription)Building permits are indicators of new home construction. Shanton, whose business sells data to the construction industry, said the economy has taken its and more »

  • RI construction sector sheds 12% of jobs - Providence Business News

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:06 am
    Providence Business NewsRI construction sector sheds 12% of jobsProvidence Business NewsBy PBN Staff PROVIDENCE – The construction industry in Rhode Island lost 12.5 percent of its work force in the 12 months ended last month, with 2500 jobs NC loses 6600 construction jobs in October – among worst in nationTriangle Business JournalMinnesota lost more construction jobs in OctoberFinance and CommerceWisconsin sees gain in October construction jobsMilwaukee Journal SentinelBizjournals.comall 12 news articles »
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    ENR.com

  • Sen. Boxer Seeks DOT Help To Push Six-Month Transport Bill

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:49 am
    Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) has urged top U.S. Dept. of Transportation officials to weigh in to help end what she termed a "standoff" with the House over the length of a surface transportation bill.

  • Corps Failed to Protect New Orleans From Katrina Flooding, Court Rules

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:49 am
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is to blame for massive flooding in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina and is liable for damages, a federal court judge in New Orleans ruled Nov. 18.

  • EPA: Greenhouse-Gas Reporting Rule Takes Effect on Dec. 30

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:12 pm
    Powerplants and large industrial facilities that emit more than 25,000 tonnes of CO2 annually must begin monitoring and reporting on their greenhouse-gas emissions yearly as a result of an Environmental Protection Agency rule that goes into effect on Dec. 30.

  • States' Fiscal Crunch Could Stretch to 2012

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:12 pm
    With the economic slump battering tax receipts, state budgets remain in dire shape, and the pain may continue into fiscal year 2012, according to the National Governors Association and National Association of State Budget Officers.

  • New Guidelines for Measuring the Biggest

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:11 pm
    The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has decided to measure a building’s height from the level of the “lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance,” to accommodate multi-use skyscrapers with several main entrances at different levels.
 
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    HighBeam Research: Construction

  • Where There's A Mill, There's A Way.

    By John Hood, Product Manager, Milling & Paving, BOMAG Americas, Inc. How milling machines can help positively transform any paving contractor's business. Given America's progressively aging infrastructure, cold milling machines are being used more and more on today's paving projects. Whether Publication: Construction News

  • United Rentals Opens Oklahoma Location.(Brief article)

    Staff Moore, Oklahoma- United Rentals has opened a new branch in Moore, Okla. The branch is located at 501 NE 27th Street location. "We are excited to be a part of the economic development in the Oklahoma City area. And while our services are most often associated with professional contractors, we Publication: Construction News

  • Klein Tools Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Truck Giveaway.

    Staff Lincolnshire, Ill.- October 2007 - Klein Tools will celebrate its 150th anniversary with the Great Klein Truck Giveaway. The anniversary-themed contest will randomly select participants for prizes that include a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi pickup truck and $1,000 worth of Klein tools. Publication: Construction News

  • Stribling Equipment Acquires Three Nortrax Locations.

    Staff Jackson, Miss.- Stribling Equipment, LLC has acquired the South Region Operations of Nortrax, Inc. in Mississippi, western Tennessee and Arkansas. Stribling Equipment's John Deere Construction and Forestry sales and service territory will now encompass all of Mississippi, the 21 western Publication: Construction News

  • LA 15 Completion Marks Milestone For TIMED program.

    Staff Baton Rouge, La.- State and local officials joined the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) on October 2 to officially celebrate the completion of the LA 15 highway widening construction project, as part of Louisiana's TIMED Program. "The completion of the LA 15 Publication: Construction News
 
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    The General Contractor

  • Ohio Pole Buildings

    When it comes to a versatile pole barn or building, building a Beatty’s Builders pole barn is the fastest, most reliable route for any Ohio homeonwer. From fishing cabins, to our steel buildings, outdoor shed units and barns, we are Ohio’s premier professional builder in pole buildings. From the simplest horse barn to your own [...]

  • Springfield HVAC Contractor – Spring Mountain Air

    Spring Mountain Air is a Springfield HVAC Contractor that specializes in home comfort. From furnace repairs to thermostats to custom sheet metal, their HVAC contractors can help your home bet its best. Over 100 Years In Heating & Cooling Business, Sales & Service, American Standard Heating & Central Air Conditioning, American Standard Central Air [...]

  • Oak Cliff Christmas Light Installation

    If you live in Oak Cliff, Texas or Dallas, then you may need Christmas lights installed on your home. Their experienced team will make sure your lights look the best they ever have. Arrington Roofing also offer complete design and Oak Cliff Christmas lights decorators services for static, elegant lighting installations and would be happy to [...]

  • San Francisco Emergency Electrician

    At Owens Electric, their San Francisco electricians provide services for homes and offices, from troubleshooting electrical outlets that are out, to lights that won’t light up. We provide new circuits and power outlets as well. If you are lighting up a single room or an entire warehouse in San Francisco, We can do it! Remember [...]

  • Commercial Electrician – All Services Electric

    Founded by Master Electrician Ryan Ferry, All Services Electric, LLC, a Cedar Lake electrician, is highly qualified to handle the challenges and complexities of any sized job from wiring a new manufacturing facility to maintaining a strip mall’s parking lot lighting. We specialize in commercial, retail, and manufacturing electrical installation and maintenance. Our excellent safety [...]
 
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    Floor Covering Installer Magazine: Industry News

  • Hardwood Floors & More hosts MAPEI installation seminar

    Hardwood Floors & More, a flooring retail store located in Evans, Ga., recently hosted an installation seminar conducted by MAPEI. Lee Tindall, MAPEI sales representative for Ga., S.C. and N.C., gave a hands-on demonstration of three of the company’s newest installation products: Mapelastic HPC, a flexible waterproofing and crack isolation membrane; Opticolor epoxy grout; and Aquadefense, a new waterproofing and crack isolation membrane. The event was well received by the installers who attended.

  • CFI holds installation workshop in New Jersey

    International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) members Jim Walker, Jon Namba, Ed Braile and Cynthia Aufiero recently completed a two-day, hands-on skills carpet workshop for residential installers in Old Bridge, N.J.  This was an intensive educational event that resulted in 22 installers achieving the R-I and C-I CFI Carpet Certification.  The installation manager, Alan Feinstein of Flooring Installation Services of Old Bridge, N.J., was ecstatic over the success of the event.

  • Distributor appointments: Ellis Flooring joins Cikel team

    Cikel America has signed a distribution agreement with the Ellis Flooring Sales Co. With over 50 years of experience, Ellis Flooring will offer Cikel’s sustainably harvested exotic hardwood flooring products throughout the Carolinas, Eastern Tennessee and Virginia from locations in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh, N.C., as well as Columbia and Greenville, S.C.

  • Florida Tile to relocate HQ to Kentucky

    Florida Tile, which has been located in Lakeland, Fla., since 1954, said it is moving its corporate headquarters to Lexington, Ky. The move is aimed at merging the corporate offices with Panariagroup’s  $25 million porcelain manufacturing plant in nearby Lawrenceburg.

  • HIRE Act: Industry to gain from consumer, retailer tax incentives

    Congressmen Hank Johnson (D-GA) and Nathan Deal (R-GA) have introduced a bipartisan bill that will help consumers purchase products in the home furnishings and building products industries. H.R. 3382, the Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy (HIRE) Act, calls for targeted consumer tax incentives for the purchase of home furnishings such as mattresses, furniture, flooring, paint and other home-related products.
 
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    ThomasNet Industrial: Paints

  • Clear Epoxy Encapsulant has pourable formulation.

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:27 am
    Bio Clear 810(TM) is solvent free, clear epoxy used for object encapsulation (marine, electronic, and gift industries) as well as poured-on bar top and table top applications. Features include low exotherm kick, slow UV epoxy yellowing, and low viscosity, making it suited for poured applications between 1/4 and one inch thick. Bio Clear 810 has a 2:1 mix ratio. This story is related to the following:Adhesives and Sealants Sponsored by: Henkel Corp. - World Leader in Adhesives, Sealants & Surface TreatmentsSearch for suppliers of: Epoxy Encapsulants

  • Drying Systems use thermal oxidation to stop contamination.

    27 Oct 2009 | 6:37 am
    RDS Drying Systems offer thermal oxidation process designed to eliminate challenge of residue contamination stemming from photovoltaic metallization in order to minimize maintenance and provide cleaner process chamber. Process involves heating gas to temperature greater than 500°C, while arrangement of heater and granulate pack lend to space and energy consumption reduction. In order to oxidize hydrocarbons, catalyzers are installed downstream from heating chamber. This story is related to the following:Machinery and Machining ToolsCleaning Products and EquipmentMetallizing Equipment |…

  • Protective Coating acts as stain guard for composite wood decking.

    26 Oct 2009 | 6:53 am
    Designed to overcome decking materials' inherent inclination towards stain retention, API-221F one-component, water-based polymer/oligomer dispersion protects appearance and surface aesthetics of composite wood decking. It crosslinks at ambient temperature to form topical polymeric film with chemical anchors that penetrate into substrate. Resultant clear coating film resists staining from foods, wine, oil, grease, and moisture. This story is related to the following:Protectants |

  • Floor and Wall Paint features low VOCs.

    2 Oct 2009 | 6:29 am
    Available in 1- or 2-part systems, STATICPAINT® protects against any static build-up on personnel handling parts and assembling PC boards. Conductive, acrylic, water-based paint also helps eliminate dust clinging to walls and has no hot spots. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, product withstands wear and tear in high traffic areas, and is UV protective to resist fading from halogen, fluorescent, and tungsten light. This story is related to the following:Green & CleanSearch for suppliers of: Floor Paints | Anti-Static Paints |

  • Polyurea Primer can be applied to concrete and steel.

    30 Sep 2009 | 7:02 am
    Fast drying Envirolastic® LT Primer is low-viscosity primer that can be applied in temperatures as low as 0ºF. At 77ºF, surfaces can be recoated after 1 hr, and at 40ºF, surfaces can be recoated after 5 hr. Suited for use with polyurea and polyurethane topcoats, primer offers long pot life for brush/roll applications and minimizes likelihood of irregularities in coating film caused by outgassing from concrete substrate. It can be applied via airless spray. This story is related to the following:Cement & Concrete Coatings | Polyurea Coatings |
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    Roofing Contractor: Breaking News

  • Allied Building Products Expands Exterior Products Distribution with Two New Branches

    Allied Building Products Corp., a subsidiary of Oldcastle, Inc., the North American arm of CRH plc, and one of America’s largest distributors of residential and commercial roofing, siding, waterproofing and interior products, announced the expansion of its exterior products division through the opening of its two new Connecticut branch locations.

  • Community Service Day to Highlight the 2010 International Roofing Expo

    Roofing professionals participating in the 2010 International Roofing Expo are encouraged to arrive in New Orleans a day early and roll up their sleeves to give back to the New Orleans community.

  • Sika Sarnafil Announces 2009 Project of the Year Winners

    Sika Sarnafil announced winners of the second annual Sika Sarnafil Roof Consultant Project of the Year competition.

  • DECRA Roofing Systems, Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certifcation

    DECRA Roofing Systems, Inc., the leading manufacturer of stone coated steel roofing panels, announced that the company recently achieved a quality milestone by earning ISO 9001:2008 certifications. ISO 9001:2008, published on Nov. 14, 2008 is the latest edition of the International Standard. DECRA Roofing Systems’ quality systems have been continuously maintained and reviewed since 1993 when the company’s Corona facility was first certified to ISO 9001:1997; in 2003 DECRA certified to ISO 9001:2000.

  • Construction Employment Shrinks in nation’s Largest Metro Areas

    All but 12 community’s nationwide saw declines in construction employment between September 2008 and September 2009, according to a new analysis of metropolitan area employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The analysis found more construction jobs were lost in Phoenix, Ariz. (35,100) than in any other city in America.
 
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    Roofing Contractor: Industry News

  • METALCON International Shines in Tampa

    The 19th annual METALCON International took place Oct. 6-8, and the conference and exhibition drew more than 5,600 architects, building owners, contractors, engineers, and municipal decision makers from 50 different countries to the Tampa Convention Center.

  • Chapman Named President of Tecta America’s Central Roofing Division

    Tecta America Corp. announced Chuck Chapman has been named President of Central Roofing, a Tecta America company, based in Minneapolis, Minn.

  • 2010 IRE Offers World-Class Educational Sessions

    Roofing professionals looking for customized educational sessions to make their roofing business more competitive, productive and profitable should plan to attend the 2010 International Roofing Expo, Feb. 22-24, in the D & E Halls at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La.

  • Dow Unveils Solar Shingle

    The Dow Chemical Company introduced its DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles, photovoltaic solar panels in the form of solar shingles that can be integrated into rooftops with standard asphalt shingle materials.

  • AIA Approves Sika Sarnafil Courses

    Two continuing education courses offered by Sika Sarnafil have been approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and are now certified to fulfill the AIA’s new Sustainable Design continuing education requirements.
 
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    Shelterforce

  • Access

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:14 pm
    Credit Unions: True To Their Mission Part II, from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, focuses on fair lending performance of credit unions. The report analyzes several credit unions and compares them to bank service in working and minority communities. The study finds that credit unions lag behind banks on 64 percent of the fair lending indicators that were examined. www.nhi.org/go/ncrc1 Out of Reach 2009: Persistent Problems, New Challenges for Renters, released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, looks at the 36 million renter households in the U.S. and offers a…

  • What Does the Future Hold For Fannie & Freddie?

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:53 pm
    In September 2008, on the precipice of the economic crisis finally catching up with Wall Street, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulsen, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director James Lockhart and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke converged on Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s boardrooms—and they were not in a good mood. The world credit markets were in free fall, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, together holding more than half of all the mortgage debt outstanding in the US market, were reeling from unprecedented losses from plunging real-estate values, rapidly escalating delinquencies in…

  • A Balance of Discipline and Flexibility Is Key To CDC Efficacy

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:41 pm
    What do CDCs need? And what do our communities need from community development corporations? How can we, as practitioners, help the community development field excel, be better understood, and gain needed federal resources to conduct its work at this critical time? The continuing effects of the nation’s foreclosure crisis requires a competent and ready nationwide delivery mechanism composed of organizations that are used to thinking in a systemic way to get results at the local level. There is much work to do to rebuild neighborhoods, which are the roots of opportunity for families as well…

  • Industry News

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:33 pm
    Organizations Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDCo), a Bronx, NY-based non-profit organization, has won the 15th Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award in Green Housing for WHEDCo’s new Intervale Green, the largest affordable multi-family ENERGY STAR-certified building in the country. WHEDCo was nominated for the award by the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), which along with its sister agency, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), provided financial support to the building. The Edson Award,…

  • More than Words

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:16 pm
    Over the past few months we’ve gotten a clear indication of how the Obama administration approaches community development. They have articulated a comprehensive placed-based strategy embedded in a regional framework—a way of working that says no single action by itself can change a community. Revitalization requires that decent jobs, schools, and homes must be available. Crime needs to be under control and it has to be possible to go from one place to anther affordably and efficiently. OK, that’s not news. And the Obama administration isn’t the first to promote a comprehensive…
 
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    Construction

  • Hydrogen Fueling Station Opens In Aiken County, SC

    Aiken County, the Economic Development Partnership and the Center for Hydrogen Research opened a hydrogen fueling station at Sage Mill Industrial Park on March 30. The Sage Mill facility is unique in that it is located in an advanced manufacturing park. Bridgestone/Firestone, located at Sage Mi…

  • Governor Introduces Legislation For “Rational Reregulation” Of Energy In Maryland

    Annapolis, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley has introduced legislation that will apply a “rational reregulation” policy for energy markets in Maryland moving forward. The legislation will call for reregulation of electricity markets in Maryland moving forward when the Public Ser…

  • GMAC to Add 200 Jobs in Mecklenburg County, NC

    Gov. Bev Perdue has announced that GMAC Financial Services will grow its Mecklenburg County operations and invest more than $16.4 million, including capitalized lease payments, for an expanded corporate center. The Charlotte expansion is expected to create 200 finance, marketing, IT and related jobs…

  • Obtaining And Monitoring Stimulus Funds In Maryland

    Governor Martin O’Malley has announced Maryland’s plan to monitor and track Recovery and Reinvestment funds in the state, and announced the launch of Maryland’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act web site, www.recovery.maryland.gov to allow Marylanders to track recovery project…

  • NC Transportation Reform

    North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue announced the new professional decision-making process for the N.C. Department of Transportation as called for in Executive Order No. 2, which she signed on her first day in office. The new process transforms the approval process and will improve efficiency and op…
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    Construction Digest

  • Improving Traffic-Choked Indiana Corridor

    Easily the worst area to travel in Indianapolis is near Interstate 465 and I-69 just northeast of the city. It is a major bottleneck, especially during the traffic rush at 5 p.m. The traffic is horrible. More than 150,000 vehicles travel in that area daily, and the roadway system is v…

  • Illinois Governor Addresses Fiscal Crisis

    Dealing with the worst financial crisis in Illinois' history is a monumental task. But it's a task that Governor Pat Quinn is confronting head on. He recently presented a $53-billion budget plan for fiscal year 2010 to the Illinois General Assembly that contains $1.3 billion in cuts and uses a combi…

  • Indiana Eyeing Highway Projects

    More good news for Hoosiers. Indiana, which has already benefited from strong highway construction seasons during the past few years as a result of Governor Mitch Daniels' Major Moves program, anticipates that it will receive $658 million in highway infrastructure stimulus funds. According to the…

  • Reconstructing Southern Kentucky Highway

    Southern Kentucky has seen its share of large construction projects during the past few years, with major work in the Somerset area and repaving of the Louie B. Nunn Parkway. Now state officials have broken ground for another key project in the region -- reconstruction of KY 61. This $23-million, 6-…

  • Bridging The Fox River

    Chicago-based James McHugh Construction Co. has always liked unique and challenging projects. That's probably why the company is again tackling a bridge over the Fox River on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) in North Aurora, IL. McHugh is reconstructing the original 10-span arch bridge over the …
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    Constructioneer

  • Stimulus Update From New York, Pennsylvania

    Albany, NY – Governor David A. Paterson announced the creation of the New York State Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Cabinet to manage the development of state and local infrastructure projects financed through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The cabinet will be composed…

  • Stimulus Update From Delaware, New Jersey

    Wilmington, DE – Governor Jack Markell has asked Lt. Governor Matt Denn to take on the responsibility of “Implementation Czar” to oversee federal stimulus spending and to help the state maximize the assistance Delaware will receive from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (A…

  • HDR Decision Economics Helps Partnership For New York City Determine

    Flight delays caused by air traffic congestion at New York’s three airports — LaGuardia, JFK and Newark — were responsible for more than $2.6 billion in losses to New York’s regional economy in 2008. If no action is taken, losses attributable to congestion will total a stagge…

  • Financing Now Available Through NJ's Edison Innovation Clean Energy Manufacturing Fund

    Financing is now available from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) for the Edison Innovation Clean Energy Manufacturing Fund, a program that will enable New Jersey to take a leadership role in the clean technology industry by promoting new jobs and growth in the state while addressi…

  • Delaware Governor Markell Lays Out Transportation Priorities For Expected Federal Stimulus Funding

    Governor Jack Markell unveiled a list of road, transit and pedestrian projects that will be the state’s priorities to receive funding under a federal economic stimulus package. The projects, totaling $200 million, were selected for their ability to meet federal requirements that the work begin…
 
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    Pacific Builder and Engineer

  • Low Bids for Seattle Light Rail Project Good News for Owner

    Even though a big bubble of highway/heavy projects is working its way through the pipeline, thanks to the federal stimulus funding for infrastructure, evidence suggests that the bidding environment for public jobs is plenty competitive now. I’m seeing this repeatedly when I compare pr…

  • Construction Could Lose in Colorado Funding Fight

    I was tempted to title this entry “Easy Come, Easy Go.” But in politics, nothing is easy when money is involved. The Colorado Legislature is proving this point in its current session. As I reported earlier this month, the lawmakers already have passed FASTER, which will …

  • Boeing Grant Boosts Engineers Without Borders-USA

    Boulder, CO-based Engineers Without Borders-USA and The Boeing Co. recently teamed up in a continuing effort to help communities around the globe. EWB-USA projects help deliver alternative energy sources to light schools, medical clinics and community centers. Other projects bring clean water system…

  • Consensus Reached on I-5 Columbia River Bridge Replacement

    With all the attention on the federal stimulus funding over the past few weeks, this story nearly slipped past me. The Columbia River Crossing project’s six local partner agencies have selected a replacement Interstate 5 bridge with light rail to Clark College as the project’s L…

  • Homegrown Stimulus Packages in Oregon and Colorado

    You don’t have to be the federal government to see that investing in infrastructure can have the double benefit of improving the economy now while setting the plate for an even stronger recovery when the good times return. In the past month, Oregon and Colorado have looked to their constructio…
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    New England Construction

  • Federal Stimulus Grants - Positive Cash Flow For Rhode Island

    Providence, RI: According to an article in the Providence Journal, federal stimulus grants announced yesterday should lead to tens of millions of dollars flowing into communities across Rhode Island for water and sewer projects by late summer. About $150 million in low-interest loans will be availab…

  • Court Victory In New Haven, Connecticut

    New Haven, CT: The overthrow of the ancient doctrine of Nullum Tempus, or “no time runs against the king,” might sound like an academic abstraction that has little to do with the real-world work of architects, builders and suppliers. In reality, however, states often use this relic of En…

  • Rhode Island Puts School Projects on Hold

    Providence, RI: Rhode Island cities and towns have put many planned new construction and renovation projects on hold due to the current economic climate. Among them are several public school projects in places such as Newport and North Kingstown. Unlike the federal grants made available for state ap…

  • Gov. Patrick Chooses Simon to Lead Recovery Infrastructure Program

    Boston, MA: Representative Cory Atkins (D-Concord) is pleased to announce that anticipating the receipt of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds for statewide infrastructure projects, Governor Deval Patrick has selected senior real estate professional Jeffrey A. Simon to lead the Administ…

  • More Info About Proposed Casinos In MA

    Boston, MA: Dan D’Alma, President of the Pioneer Valley Building Trades Council said today that “casino gaming legislation would allow for a proposed casino in Palmer, MA to be built across from the Massachusetts Turnpike at Exit 8. The casino would create thousands of jobs and the …
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    Michigan Contractor & Builder

  • EFCA Empowers Employees

    EFCA Empowers Employees There seems to be a lot of incorrect information being disseminated about the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) currently making its way through Congress. The text of the legislation s…

  • Stimulus Funds For Michigan

    Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, Michigan will receive approximately $847 million in highway and bridge funding, according to the Associated General Contractors (AGC). The state will also receive approximately $168 million for wastewater projects. This is welcome news…

  • Infrastructure Investment Is Needed

    America’s infrastructure is crumbling. The "2009 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure" produced by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave roads a D- and bridges a C. The report rated one-third of the nation’s major roads in poor or mediocre condition and …

  • State Fails To Act

    State Fails To Act Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and the Michigan legislature failed to act on increasing transportation investment in Michigan’s deterio...Read More

  • The Perfect Storm

    The Perfect Storm By the County Road Association of Michigan The winter of 2008 developed into the “perfect storm” for Michigan’s county road commissions. After experiencing years of flat or decreasing revenues and sky rocketing costs, a winter with h…
 
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    Dixie Contractor

  • Getting Ready for the Stimulus

    With stimulus funds looming, folks are getting ready – and one of the ones making definite plans are the folks in Georgia. Last not long ago we talked about Georgia DOT’s stimulus project web site (a great communication too, by the way). This time? This time the news is that Georgia&rsqu…

  • Georgia DOT Launches Stimulus Package Web Site

    As you know, the Georgia Department of Transportation has been much in the news of late. You know, it's all that excitement about the commissioner. But there’s a lot more going on at GDOT than that, and one thing that’s especially relevant relates to the implications of the stimulus pac…

  • Heard On Talk Radio...

    While traveling hither and thither around the Dixie Contractor territory, one thing I like to do is listen to AM radio. That usually means “talk” radio, and THAT usually means a buffet of opinion, some good, some – well – some different. Yesterday, while driving south on I-7…

  • New Leadership At Georgia DOT

    There’s much excitement today down at the Georgia Department of Transportation. The reason? Thursday’s firing of GDOT Commissioner Gena Evans. The State Transportation Board voted 9-3 to remove Evans, who had served in the commissioner’s office for less than two years. ...Read M…

  • The Crossing of the Fingers

    First, let me thank everyone for the thousands of letters of condolence and comfort following my recent bout with no internet or email service. Well, hundreds of letters anyway. Or at least dozens. Certainly dozens! ...Read More
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  • VC's Top Ten Tips for Wives of Woodworkers

    The Village Carpenter
    17 Nov 2009 | 9:56 am
    1. Sitting in the shop and staring at a pile of lumber counts as woodworking.2. When your spouse says, "Don't buy that armoire—I can build one for you," just smile and say "Great!" Then go back to the store in a month and buy it. Because he's either forgotten all about it or has been feeling guilty for not having started the project, and you will be letting him off the hook. 3. Sometimes your husband will buy wood just because it's pretty and he has no idea what he plans to do with it.4. Expect a Sammy Sadface when you hand him a Honey-Do list.5. Yes, he does need 5 routers. And 6 marking…

  • A Visit to Fine Woodworking

    The Village Carpenter
    16 Nov 2009 | 4:44 pm
    Last week, Fine Woodworking presented a live stream competition between Asa Christiana (armed with a random orbit sander and sanding block) and Michael Pekovich (equipped with a #4 LN hand plane and block plane) to see which method prepares a finished surface the fastest.I was invited to twitter and blog about the event, and even though I had to take a day off work (tragic), I decided to go.I was welcomed with warm greetings, introductions to all the FWW staff, an opportunity to peruse the workshop, and a tour of the cubicle farm. Do most cubicle farms have a nice stash of wood in each…

  • Kick Back With a Good PDF

    The Village Carpenter
    15 Nov 2009 | 5:29 am
    Have fun perusing this huge library of downloadable woodworking books (some very old) online.

  • Fine Woodworking: Finishing Smackdown

    The Village Carpenter
    13 Nov 2009 | 7:31 pm
    Fine Woodworking hosted an event with Asa Christiana and Michael Peckovich going sander to handplane to see which tool creates a finished surface the fastest. Anatole Burkin emceed the event and two dozen woodworkers from the local community were invited to watch. This video shows some highlights, plus a few of the beautiful pieces of furniture on display at the Taunton Press building, where Fine Woodworking is located.So who won the event? Let's just say a collective galoot sigh of happiness was heard round the world.*The video above is one that I made for fun. It just shows some images and…

  • Duct Tape of the Magnet World

    The Village Carpenter
    6 Nov 2009 | 4:58 pm
    Rare earth magnet, is there no end to your usefulness?This walnut mailbox with bloodwood flag has seen better days. But considering it's weathered the elements (though under a covered porch) for the last 9 years, it's not too shabby.When I built it, I was going for a mission style—simple and sturdy—something nice to greet the mailman. And I came up with all kinds of elaborate ways to attach a flag that would tell him when we had outgoing mail.Then it occurred to me that rare earth magnets might function as a pivoting mechanism. It worked, and still works perfectly. In fact it has just as…
 
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  • Casagrande Large-Bore, Double-Head Rig Facilitates Efficient Installation of Secant Piles

    Greg
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:18 pm
    The B400 TRD large-bore, dual rotary-head drilling rig from Casagrande will drill a 75-foot deep, 24 to 42-inch diameter hole in a single pass. Casing and drill tooling are turned in opposite directions using a reverse-circulation system that allows for the efficient installation of secant walls. Up to 75 feet of drill depth can be achieved with the rig in one stroke. The lower rotary head’s chucking system enables the use of a single piece of casing. Together, these features make possible single-pass drilling and provide unsurpassed productivity. Speed is independently variable across the…

  • Cole Brock’s EndZone

    Greg
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:15 pm
    This just isn’t the year for big upsets, and surprises among the top 10. Excluding USC and Oklahoma, you’d be hard pressed to find any games that went totally against the grain. There have been some relative shockers but nothing like we’re used to seeing. Houston beating Oklahoma State in week two was nice at the time, and Iowa over Penn State was cool until we figured out they were total frauds. I could name a few more but it’s week 11 and with six undefeated teams we’re still waiting for upsets to clear everything up. I’m not sure there is anything to blame for this anomaly;…

  • AEM Salutes Member Companies For Industry Service

    Greg
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:09 pm
    The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has presented “Milestone Member” plaques to eight companies in recognition of their industry support through longtime and continuous participation in the association. “Our member companies contribute to a better society for all, around the globe, making the machines that provide productivity to feed, build and power the world,” noted Paul Malek, AEM membership director. “AEM’s strength is in its members, and their involvement in the association. We especially appreciate the continued support of these milestone-member companies.

  • AEM Elects 2010 Officers, Directors

    Greg
    17 Nov 2009 | 2:55 pm
    The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announces the election of 2010 officers and new directors. They are: Chairman Chuck Martz, President & CEO of Link-Belt Construction Equipment, Lexington, Kentucky First Vice Chairman James McCullough, President & CEO CNH Construction Equipment of CNH, Racine, Wisconsin Second Vice Chairman Tiffany Sewell-Howard, CEO of Charles Machine Works, Perry, Oklahoma Treasurer Robert Kluver, President & CEO of Angus-Palm, Watertown, South Dakota Secretary Dennis Slater, AEM’s full-time President, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Serving as sector vice…

  • Four Enhancements For Sokkia NET05 & NET1 Automated 3D Stations

    Greg
    14 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pm
    NET 05 The NET05 features 0.5” angle accuracy and sub-millimeter EDM for maximum precision, while the NET1, a 1” model, incorporates longer range EDM and a new laser option designed for precise measurement in tunnel and general construction applications. “These enhancements will further broaden the applications of our NET series,” said Kunitoshi Ogawa, senior manager of Measuring Instruments Planning Group. Extended Reflectorless Measurement Range Reflectorless distance measurement range of the NET05 is extended to 100m (320ft.) under outdoor conditions, without compromising the…
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  • Walls & Ceilings

    17 Nov 2009 | 2:50 pm
    They cover all aspects of the industry: drywall, lath and plaster, stucco, ceilings and acoustics, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), fireproofing, metal framing and architectural decorative ornamentation, insulation, windows/doors, trims/moldings, spray textures and paints.Request Free!

  • Electrical Contractor

    15 Nov 2009 | 12:20 am
    Their overall editorial mission is to help, inform, direct and lead their industry to achieve its full potential for growth in both traditional and emerging market opportunities.Request Free!

  • Engineered Systems

    12 Nov 2009 | 1:50 pm
    Each monthly magazine is written in technically sound language, yet retains a non-theoretical application-oriented approach to the commercial/industrial/institutional HVACR markets. Engineered Systems examines the latest changes in the design, specification, maintenance and management of non-residential HVACR systems and components.Request Free!

  • PipeLine and Gas Technology

    10 Nov 2009 | 3:20 pm
    PipeLine and Gas Technology is written exclusively to the business needs of people who... design, engineer, construct, operate, maintain, & manage gas transmission & distribution systems—as well as—pipeline systems for: crude oil; refined products; water; and slurries.Request Free!

  • Worship Facilities

    5 Nov 2009 | 10:20 am
    Worship Facilities is the best resource for churches currently involved in or considering a building or renovation project. Each issue brings you the latest design trends, planning strategies, leadership support, how-to-tips and practical advice that will help you effectively plan the growth of your facility and improve the way you communicate your message through technology.Request Free!
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    19 Nov 2009 | 8:06 pm
    waterproofing contractors The three important aspects for any business must be non-profit, customer satisfaction and quality. In addition, a company should always strive to continued expansion and innovation, where it makes sense, of course. For entrepreneurs, particularly the sealing of the basement, there are many opportunities to expand services. This report shows how the skimmer repair services may launch a series of benefits for your business, including the potential to increase profits and reduce costs without compromising quality. These results will lead the customer satisfaction…
 
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  • State of Software

    Vik Duggal
    13 Nov 2009 | 1:53 am
    Sharpen your pencils, in fact you may want to sharpen two! Construction firms are doing whatever they can do get their estimates tight. With competition growing in the commercial and residential construction sectors as fewer and fewer projects are receiving financing, all eyes are on the sales and estimating side of the industry. Focusing on the estimating side of the house, the folks over at Software Advice decided to put together their first “Construction Software State of the Industry Report” based on feedback from 6,000 construction software buyers and I have to say it’s…

  • Konstructr has Google Wave invites!

    Vik Duggal
    12 Nov 2009 | 11:06 am
    Konstructr has Google Wave invites. So here’s how we are distributing them to Konstructr readers. Answer the following question: Based on what you know, or have read about Google Wave how would use the invite if you were given one? (Bonus points given to those that are able to tie their answer to the construction industry). Post your answer in the comments! First eight folks to respond will be sent an invitation. Looking forward to catching you below.

  • Moms and Children Pushing Climate Change Mainstream

    Mark Wanczak
    9 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Mainstream advertising blog, AdFreak doesn’t cover a climate change ad everyday, but I’m not entirely sure they’ve chosen the best one to highlight. Mothers Against Climate Change isn’t exactly a high profile Fortune 500 company or the EPA, although the spot looks like the organization has raised some decent coin to produce this commercial. Not a bad effort overall, but the tag line at the end leaves a lot to be desired. What do you think? Too over the top including children? What you’d expect from a ‘mother’s’ organization? Click the image to…

  • Konstructr Network goes public

    Vik Duggal
    30 Oct 2009 | 1:12 pm
    In what we feel is some pretty exciting news, our professional network goes public today! If you aren’t a member and you’ve been wondering what’s been going on behind closed doors, you no longer have to wonder. Browse around! Engaging with folks and starting conversations of your own, sharing photos and videos of projects will still require you to sign-up, but there is still no cost to do that. So from the newest of members, Howard Wolff, SVP and Worldwide Director of Marketing at WATG and Timothy Hughes, Construction Trial and Business attorney to some of those who have…

  • Incentives & Mandates

    Mark Rabkin
    16 Oct 2009 | 9:24 am
    The growth of the “green” building market is undeniable. To date, the US Green Building Council, the foremost authority on green and sustainable building in the world, has registered over 28,000 building projects around the globe. A vast majority of these registrations have been fostered by the efforts of the network of volunteer advocates throughout the country encouraging legislators and policy makers to incorporate responsible building guidelines as well as financial incentives for high performance building. The US GBC also employs highly capable and well-experienced…
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  • Moldy Basement? Concrobium eliminates mold safely and easily, without bleach

    CathyR
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:28 am
    Concrobium has been approved by Health Canada as a safe, non-toxic substance with no emissions of volatile organic compounds. It has also been registered with Environmental Protection Agency in the United States.

  • Habitat Toronto Launches New Promo Video

    BrianS
    12 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pm
    Habitat for Humanity Toronto branch has just released a new promo for their ReStores video featuring our belived Mag Ruffman, aka. toolGirl, and host and emcee of our upcoming Xmas party for Toronto contractors.

  • Soy. It’s not just for tofu anymore — how about insulation, furniture and urinals?

    CathyR
    11 Nov 2009 | 9:27 am
    Soy, a crop that's grown in our own backyard, is being turned into, well, just about everything. From countertops to urinals, soy is not only the food of the future, now it's the building material of the future too.

  • Aquascape RainXchange: An Underground Cistern that captures rainwater

    CathyR
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:03 am
    A new-to-Canada underground rainwater collection system is the Aquascape RainXchange. Rainwater from your roof top, or even through permeable patio stones, is filtered and collected underground. A pump works to circulate the water and put it through a water feature above ground. Because the size of the cistern, it can be used for watering garden beds, and lawns if necessary.

  • Toronto Hydro’s Festive Light Exchange for 2009

    CathyR
    5 Nov 2009 | 6:04 am
    Pull out two of your old incandescent energy sucking light strings, take them to the exchange depot nearest you on the appropriate date and Toronto Hydro will give you a new super energy efficient LED light strand.
 
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  • Area Rugs with a Purpose

    S. Kim
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:35 pm
    Are you ready for the coolest rugs you’ve ever seen? These pieces transcend all modes of convention to make a bold, albeit wacky, statement in your living room. Think outside the box with us as we explore area rugs with a purpose. #1 – Slice of the Great Outdoors Inspired by the cross-section of a tree, this rug has been constructed with “highly durable materials.” And who would expect anything less from a “Woody Wood” rug? The outer bark is created by cutting and burning the edges, and the piece is versatile enough for limitless applications. Said creator Yvette Laduk, “My…

  • The Wildest Thanksgiving Disaster Stories

    John
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:39 am
    Turkey Tragedies Everyone has a favorite dry turkey story, but breast meat like sawdust won’t separate you from the top-tier turkey terrorists. From the fairly common rookie mistake of leaving the neck bone and giblets in a cooking bird to the rare and potentially burn-inducing deep-fried turkey melt-down, the bird is the word when it comes to major Thanksgiving game-changers. Just ask these poor, misguided souls! #1 – The Stubbornest TurkeyZilla There Ever Was Says Bill McD: Several years ago, we jumped into growing our own food by deciding to raise and then butcher the turkey. My wife…

  • Taking in-Home Gardening to a New Level

    Lynn
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am
    I love these little pieces of art called Green Pockets. Artist Maruja Fuentes designed these ingenious interlocking wall planters to be hung in multiples and filled by your own creativity. Fuentes studied environmental design in Puerto Rico, architecture in Washington, D.C., and furniture and textile design in Savannah. Her well-rounded experience and obvious natural talents and imagination imbue her whimsical eco-friendly creations. Made of recycled materials and filled with oxygen-improving plants, Green Pockets are about as green as you can get. Combined with matching flat tiles, the Green…

  • London’s Burning! Beautiful Cityscape Fire Screens

    S. Kim
    18 Nov 2009 | 11:20 am
    Fires inspired these fireshields and their beauty while offering defense from that which ensued. So it went with the Great Fire of London that began one September evening in 1666 in a small bakeshop on Pudding Lane. The fire was finally stopped at the barren spot left by the fire of 1633. The reversal in destiny – fire containing fire – illustrates the providence also in the artwork of these cityscape screens. The fires of London and Rome stirred the beginnings of this design series by BBM. When fire dances behind the laser-cut COR-TEN steel, the scenes from centuries ago are…

  • LED Light Bulb Glows for 19 Years

    S. Kim
    18 Nov 2009 | 10:20 am
    The Panasonic EverLed Light Bulb released in Japan Panasonic is revolutionizing lighting as we know it. The electronics company released a 60-watt LED light bulb in Japan to replace the “old faithful” incandescent once and for all. The debuting LED wattage is bright enough for household use, low enough for energy efficiency and able to burn for 19 years if used for 5.5 hours per day. All for the low yearly cost of $3. That’s 40 times longer and 85 percent cheaper annually than a comparable incandescent bulb. Other companies, like Lighting Science, Osram Sylvania and Philips, are working…
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