On Monday, a large business house having interests in realty poached an engineer from a small construction firm in the city. The middle-level diploma holder, earning Rs 35,000 per month, was picked up for an impressive Rs 10 lakh a year.

The value of New Zealand's total building work hit an 18-month high in the June quarter as the construction sector bounces back from a slump.

NZ construction value hits 18-mth high in June qtr

Sept. 9 (BusinessDesk) – The value of New Zealand’s total building work hit an 18-month high in the June quarter as the construction sector bounces back from a slump.

Construction unions discuss pay cut recommendation

TRADE UNIONS representing workers in the construction sector are to consult with members on a Labour Court recommendation which proposes pay cuts of 7.5 per cent.

Construction firm trying to resolve $25 million dispute with hotel developer

A Tulsa, Okla., construction firm said Wednesday it’s trying to work out a nearly $25 million dispute with the developer of the 300-room Renaissance Hotel in Colorado Springs, where work is stalled amid the developer’s inability to obtain...

Hotpads.Com To Feature New Home Listings From Builders Digital Experience

, a map-based housing search engine and listing service. As a result of this agreement, builders who list their communities with BDX will now have their homes included on HotPads.com at no additional charge and expanded distribution to the site's two-million monthly visitors.

Hotpads.Com To Feature New Home Listings From Builders Digital Experience

, a map-based housing search engine and listing service. As a result of this agreement, builders who list their communities with BDX will now have their homes included on HotPads.com at no additional charge and expanded distribution to the site's two-million monthly visitors.

New Zealand Q2 Construction Values Down 8.3% On Year

(RTTNews) - The value of building construction in New Zealand declined by NZ$10.7 billion or 8.3 percent on year in the June 2010 quarter, according to data released Thursday by Statistics NZ.

Construction on first building at Noah's Ark site now expected this fall

ST. CHARLES - St. Charles officials are close to issuing thebuilding permit for the first of a series of mixed-use buildingsplanned for the site of the old Noah's Ark complex at Interstate 70and Fifth Street.

Investment Group to Acquire Associated Materials for $1.

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH -- Associated Materials, LLC, majority owned by affiliates of Investcorp and Harvest Partners, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC in a transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion.

Tech fraternity suspended after allegations of theft

After the theft of building materials from a Lubbock construction site, Texas Tech's Beta Theta Pi Delta Mu Chapter has been suspended by both its national Chapter and TTU.

NYSSA Presents 5th Annual Construction and Materials Conference

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA) will hold its 5th annual conference on the construction and materials industries on September 29 which will feature five presenting companies and an outlook speaker. Growth is expected to pick back up in the fall and through the end of the year although materials production, pricing and orders were all flat over the ...

Lockheed Martin Team Reaches 60 Percent Completion in Construction of Third U.S. Littoral Combat Ship

MARINETTE, Wis. | The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT]-led industry team recently reached the 60-percent completion mark in the construction of the third U.S. Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). LCS 3, named...

Willbros Awarded Canadian Pipeline Construction Project

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - 09/08/10) - Willbros Group, Inc. (NYSE: WG - News ) announced today that its Canadian unit, Willbros Canada, has executed a contract to perform construction of "Spread C" for Pembina Pipeline Corporation's Nipisi & Mitsue Pipeline Projects. In addition to the recent Pembina award for construction of six (6) pump stations, Willbros will also construct approximately 90 ...

Builders Brief Land Buying Spree Gets Grounded

The days of frenzied land deals that we saw earlier in the year are over.

Builders Brief Land Buying Spree Gets Grounded

The days of frenzied land deals that we saw earlier in the year are over.

Jeffry S. Wengroff Joins CNY Builders as Director of Operations, Healthcare Division

New York - From: CNY BUILDERS 214 West 39th Street. New York, NY 10018 Contact: Rachel Antman, LVM Group, Inc. 212-499-6570 rachel@lvmgroup.com NEW YORK CITY – Jeffry S. Wengroff (CQ), former principal of HE2 Project Development, has joined CNY Builders as director of operations of the firm’s healthcare division, announces Ken Colao, president of CNY.

Enterprise Homes Begins Construction on Property for Affordable Senior Housing Community in Anne Arundel County

Enterprise Homes, Inc., celebrating 25 years as a leading developer of affordable and mixed-income communities in the mid-Atlantic region, has announced the start of construction for a 4.1 acre property in Anne Arundel County's Brooklyn Park. Â The Greens at Hammonds Lane is scheduled to begin construction next week on the $14.5 million project, which will consist of 90 units of affordable ...

Hedge Funds Can’t Always Save Home Builders

Dozens of home builders gone under. Some of them have turned to private capital for a way out, but hedge funds cant always be saviors.

Hedge Funds Can’t Always Save Home Builders

Dozens of home builders gone under. Some of them have turned to private capital for a way out, but hedge funds cant always be saviors.

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.

Rozzi construction on hold until next year

Construction on the Rozzi property park will have to wait another few months.

Construction laborers and other real estate workers transfer their skills to new jobs

Sept. 06--In 2007, a booming construction industry employed about one in every 15 workers in South Florida, a total of more than 160,000 people.

Construction laborers and other real estate workers transfer their skills to new jobs

Sept. 06--In 2007, a booming construction industry employed about one in every 15 workers in South Florida, a total of more than 160,000 people.

Historic home suffers only damage for town in shake

A collapsed chimney at a historic home in Oamaru is the only sign of earthquake damage in the town.

Keyuan Petrochemicals Starts Construction on New Facility

NINGBO, China, September 8, 2010 -- Keyuan Petrochemicals, Inc., a leading independent manufacturer and supplier of various petrochemical products in China, announced that on September 1st, Keyuan commenced construction of its first Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene ("SBS") production facility in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, which will be adjacent to its current production facility.

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. The second floor of the Travelers Inn on Cedar Creek Road is off-limits to guests after a person fell on the stairs, Fayetteville officials say.

Final Community Builders Tour in Massena

The final Community Builders technology tour will take place Thursday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m. at the C & M Middle School, 207 Sixth Street in Massena. Participants are to meet in the large band room at 5 p.m., and local organizer, Mike Cormack, recommends to park in the big lot northeast of the school.

First News with Leslie Stratmoen

First News – Lost man found OK ….. 17-Mile Bridge still out …..Virtual high school presents new problems …..West Nile virus remains threat

Builders finding work off LI

Fred Cann didn't want to leave home, but the sputtering economy forced him to follow the money. The Huntington builder of homes and commercial structures has been energetically pursuing work off-Island because of the worst construction climate he's seen in 12 years. Cann doesn't regret the strategy to look beyond the horizon. "I've been very fortunate," he [...]

Builders finding work off LI

Fred Cann didn't want to leave home, but the sputtering economy forced him to follow the money. The Huntington builder of homes and commercial structures has been energetically pursuing work off-Island because of the worst construction climate he's seen in 12 years. Cann doesn't regret the strategy to look beyond the horizon. "I've been very fortunate," he [...]

Hellman & Friedman to Acquire Associated Materials

Associated Materials, LLC, majority owned by affiliates of Investcorp and Harvest Partners, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC in a transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion. Â The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010 and is subject to customary conditions. Â

Conning Research: Evolving Commercial Automobile Market Bears Watching as a Leading Cycle Indicator

Commercial Automobile insurance is a highly fragmented market dominated by multiline generalists and "multi-specialist groups," and may be considered a leading indicator of the overall commercial lines insurance market, according to a new study by Conning Research & Consulting.

Construction workers go on warning strike

BELGRADE -- Representatives of three construction workers unions staged a one-hour warning strike Wednesday.

Construction workers go on warning strike

BELGRADE -- Representatives of three construction workers unions staged a one-hour warning strike Wednesday.

China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

China Gerui Advanced Materials Group Limited , a leading niche and high value-added steel processing company that utilizes advanced technology to produce specialty steel products in China, today announced the Company will present at the upcoming Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference in New York City.

DEXTER: Construction on Border-to-Border Trail set to begin

The Village of Dexter recently signed off on construction of the first portion of the Border-to-Border Trail –– a 35-mile non-motorized path that will span the Huron River throughout Washtenaw County and beyond when completed.

DSD Industrial Construction Leases Foothills Office Space

Phoenix - TUCSON, AZ. – Roger Breckenridge of Long Realty Commercial Services recently assisted DSD Industrial Construction, LLC in establishing the lease of a 7,200 square foot office space located at Joesler Village, 1825 E. Campbell Avenue, Suite 201. The Landlord, Mercado de Joesler, was represented by David Volk and Bruce Suppes of CB Richard Ellis.

Builders 'smash' home

A KwaZulu-Natal family are devastated after the windows and doors of their new house were smashed out by the builders that had installed them.

Builders 'smash' home

A KwaZulu-Natal family are devastated after the windows and doors of their new house were smashed out by the builders that had installed them.

Hanoi To Start Urban Railway Construction

HANOI, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Construction will begin on Sept 22 on a pilot urban railway, running from Nhon in Tu Liem district to Hanoi Railway Station, as part of a largest ever public transport project here, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) quoted Head of the municipal People's Committee's Office Nguyen Thinh Thanh as saying.

Construction unions discuss 7.5% wage cut plan

Construction industry unions met today to discuss a proposal to cut some wages in the sector.

Granite Construction to Present at the Morgan Stanley Business and Education Services Conference

WATSONVILLE, Calif.----Granite Construction Incorporated announced today that James H. Roberts, president and chief executive officer, will present at the Morgan Stanley Business and Education Services Conference in New York City on Wednesday, September 22, 2010.

Caterpillar, Vulcan May Reap Most From Obama Highway Proposal

Caterpillar Inc. and Vulcan Materials Co., struggling with a near three-year construction decline, are among companies that may benefit most from a $50 billion proposal to rebuild U.S. roads, railways and runways.

Fox News Will Air Special World Trade Center Construction Report Every Week Until The Buildings Are Complete

Now that Fox News Channel has done its part in stoking the furor over the proposed Islamic cultural center a few blocks from Ground Zero, it's taking a step back to talk about what's happening at Ground Zero proper.

Construction Job Figures Point to Steady But Slow Recovery

Story information Teaser: Associated Builders and Contractors in New Hampshire says the new jobs numbers are continued evidence of a gradual, but difficult, economic recovery. Synopsis: Nationally, the construction industry added 19,000 jobs last month, but the industry’s 17 percent unemployment rate was the highest August rate ever. Associated Builders and Contractors in New Hampshire says ...

Home Builders Association to host state candidates

The Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois is planning a meeting of its members that will include candidates running for state office.

Home Builders Association to host state candidates

The Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois is planning a meeting of its members that will include candidates running for state office.

Commercial Vehicle Group Enters Agreement With Daimler Trucks

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Daimler Trucks North America LLC, a Daimler company , through 2014 to provide products for DTNA's manufacturing facilities in Saltillo and Santiago, Mexico and three facilities in the United States. Â In accordance with the agreement, CVG will open a new facility near Saltillo, Mexico.

N.S. home builders offered new rebate

Nova Scotia is rolling out a new energy-efficiency rebate program for home builders.