BUSINESS is booming in Tamworth, according to new statistics released on Friday by Tamworth Regional Council.

According to local agencies, the Beltway 8 project from U.S. Highway 59 North to south of U.S. 90A East is still on schedule as planned.

WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather - WLNS.COM | Carpenters union backing GOP's Snyder in Michigan

DETROIT (AP) - A Michigan construction workers union has endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Snyder. The 18,000-member Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights announced its endorsement of Snyder on Monday.

WinStar Homes Under Construction at Brightwood Trails

Triangle - Cindy Morris, Vice President of WinStar Homes, is pleased to announce that exciting new homes are currently under construction at Brightwood Trails.

PRC migrant workers exploited in Singapore

Two monthss ago, an open truck carrying 17 migrant workers, skidded and crashed, killing three workers and badly injuring the other 14. These workers were sitting on the back of the truck next to a pile of construction materials. One of the workers was killed after being impaled by a metal rod which was traveling [...]

Quake a fillip for ailing construction sector as reconstruction begins

Canterbury's earthquake will have a silver lining for Christchurch's ailing construction industry, with repair work likely to pump tens of millions of dollars into the pockets of struggling builders, plumbers and painters.

Quake a fillip for ailing construction sector as reconstruction begins

Canterbury's earthquake will have a silver lining for Christchurch's ailing construction industry, with repair work likely to pump tens of millions of dollars into the pockets of struggling builders, plumbers and painters.

Ecclestone admits to 'problems' with Korean circuit

Less than seven weeks away now from the inaugural Korean Grand Prix, F1 commercial rights-holder Bernie Ecclestone has conceded that there are still problems with the facilities at the Yeongam County venue, whilst Karun Chandhok reflected that the circuit itself requires a lot of work. With construction work ongoing, preparations appear to be running significantly behind schedule and a ...

Construction of Garrett wind farm at standstill

Major construction on a Garrett County wind farm remains at a standstill more than one week after state environmental officials ordered a halt over violations related to water runoff and soil erosion controls. On Aug. 25 the Maryland Department of the Environment ordered Annapolis-based developer Synergics and contractor White Construction Company to stop work on the site until proper erosion ...

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.

'Green' often yields green: Businesses see advantage in sustainable construction.

CHICAGO -- The Subway sandwich shop on Chicago's State Street may look like any other new restaurant, but its tile, crown molding and most wall coverings are made from recycled materials. In the bathroom, sensors control water flow, timers manage lights, and the toilet has a low-flow option.

News Briefs

Religious Services Minister Yaakov Margi (Shas) visited the families of the victims of last weeks Arab terror attack from the town of Beit Hagai. "The answer to terrorism is construction.

Construction trades continue to suffer in weak economy

MID-HUDSON – Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, one last time to enjoy the weather, the lake the pool or river, and barbeques. The holiday was created to salute America’s workforce, and for the construction industry it continues to be tough times for labor.

Building news: Approvals soar in July to $76.7m

Building news T HE number and value of construction projects in the Kingdom substantially increased in July, according to the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction.

Road construction traffic advisories

To help you plan your travels, check out a list of some of the traffic advisories for current road construction projects in Northeast Ohio

CEMEX Gets Extension of Contract

The international supplier of building materials CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. received an extension of the initial contract to supply 350,000 cubic meters of ready-mix concrete for the new Hamburg-Moorburg power plant.

Road Construction Market in Central Europe 2010

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Market Publishers Ltd informs that new in-demand market report “Road Construction Market in Central Europe 2010” by PMR has been added to its catalogue.

Road Construction Market in Central Europe 2010

LONDON----Road network in Central Europe is so far considered to be weak and of poor quality compared to the road infrastructure in Western Europe. Moreover the number of motorways and expressways is also much lower than in EU-15, for instance, Poland has just about 680 km of motorways while there are more than 10250 km long motorways in Spain.

Local News Digest

ORLAND PARKTraffic alert Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction while construction crews from the Illinois Department of Transportation patch portions of LaGrange Road on Tuesday from Illinois 83 to 131st Street. Work is expected to begin about 7 a.m. and end about 5 p.m. STEPHANIE GEHRINGLockport Police seek info in killing Police are seeking the public's help in finding the ...

North High work on time, on budget

The construction of the new North High School remains on schedule and within budget.

Builders of NYC mosque face financial hurdles

NEW YORK (AP) — The developers planning to build a $100 million Islamic center near the World Trade Center site still have financial hurdles to clear: They haven't finished buying all the property they want for the project and are nearly a quarter-million dollars behind on real estate taxes and late fees.

German Aug. Construction PMI Grows

(RTTNews) - Germany's construction activity increased in August from the previous month, but the reading was still below the neutral 50.0 mark, a report by the Markit Economics showed on Monday.

German Aug. Construction PMI Grows

(RTTNews) - Germany's construction activity increased in August from the previous month, but the reading was still below the neutral 50.0 mark, a report by the Markit Economics showed on Monday.

Build better houses

A four-member delegation from the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) of South Africa was in the country this week to share experiences with government and other key stakeholders in the local construction industry on the regulatory function of the NHBRC in the home building industry in South Africa, specifically offering protection to the housing consumer and ensuring quality ...

Builders race to finish first S. Korea F1 track

A worker carries iron pipes near the main grand stand as visitors walk on the track at the Korean International Circuit under construction for the upcoming Korean GP in Yeongam.

Residential Construction Activity Up; Commercial Building Down

Construction activity continues to be a mixed bag of trends in San Diego County, with the residential side slowly improving and the commercial side still stuck in a rut.

Residential Construction Activity Up; Commercial Building Down

Construction activity continues to be a mixed bag of trends in San Diego County, with the residential side slowly improving and the commercial side still stuck in a rut.

Residential Construction Activity Up; Commercial Building Down

Construction activity continues to be a mixed bag of trends in San Diego County, with the residential side slowly improving and the commercial side still stuck in a rut.

Home Builders Scale Back as Real Estate Recovery Hits a Wall

Despite the worst recession in the nation’s history and other barriers that have dampened buyer demand, new-home construction is still happening in San Diego, just far off the levels that were seen only a few years ago.

Home Builders Scale Back as Real Estate Recovery Hits a Wall

Despite the worst recession in the nation’s history and other barriers that have dampened buyer demand, new-home construction is still happening in San Diego, just far off the levels that were seen only a few years ago.

A healthy construction industry equals a healthy economy

ePolitix.com speaks to Simon Storer, communications and external affairs director at the Construction Products Association, about the government's Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).

MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks rise as reconstruction task buoys Fletcher Building

New Zealand stocks rose for their fourth day straight, amid expectations the earthquake in Canterbury will stoke demand for building materials and construction, with Fletcher Building and Steel & Tube rising.

MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks get boost from quake work

Sept. 6 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand stocks rose for their fourth day straight, amid expectations the earthquake in Canterbury will stoke demand for building materials and construction, with Fletcher Building Ltd. and Steel & Tube Holdings pacing ...

Construction industry struggling to rebuild

The economy is supposedly undergoing a recovery, but Will McKnight hasn't seen it.

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.

Commercial Notes for Sept. 6

SALESThalhimer/Cushman & Wakefield reports the following sales: •9.16 acres at 1125 Boulders Parkway in the Boulders Office Park in Chesterfield County for $1,300,000 to OrthoVirginia. David M. Smith and Austin H. Newman handled the sale negotiations. •50,000 plus square feet at 3210 W. Marshall St. in Richmond for $2,100,000 to ...

News by location

Get local and national news updates via E-mail. The N.C. Department of Transportation's $11.9 million Morganton Road bridge project in Fayetteville is in the running for national honors.

World Mission Builders plan to build prison chapel in Alva

Joe Wilson and a group called World Mission Builders construct chapels in prisons and now have built two in Oklahoma correctional centers with plans for a third in Alva.

Former housing industry workers transfer job skills

In 2007, a booming construction industry employed about one in every 15 workers in South Florida. Three years later, it's one out of 24. Six workers who once had building-related jobs tell how they are making the transition.

Pending Home Sales Rise

The index measuring pending home sales rose 5.2 percent in July compared to June, according to the latest survey by NAR.

Sachse Construction going strong in Birmingham

Since completing the 2009 renovation of Detroit’s historic Guardian Building, Sachse Construction is on pace in 2010 to wrap up one of its busiest years. The company attributes much of its growth to a brighter national economy and pent-up demand.

Nissan Enters Commercial Vehicle Market with Nissan NV

Nissan’s first entry into the commercial vehicle market in North America, the 2012 Nissan NV (Nissan Van), will be available in three models and two roof configurations.

Tulsa Construction Projects Complicate Holiday Weekend Travel

Travel is a little trickier this year with construction projects on the road and at the airport. The projects are ongoing for the next several months, but Labor Day may ramp things up. NewsOn6.com's Daily Detour

Construction Closes South Tulsa Street This Week

A new waterline will cause several evening street closings in Tulsa this week. Construction crews will tie in the new water to several south Tulsa streets along East 41st Street. City Of Tulsa | Daily Detour

Queenstown housing construction slows

Residential construction has levelled off as much as commercial construction has slumped in the Queenstown Lakes district, the Registered Master Builders Federation (RMBF) says. read more

Double dip risk for construction: survey

Construction projects in Australia will continue to face credit crunch for at least another 18 months, according to consultants Davis Langdon.

Home show will feature products and services for upstairs and down, inside and out

Almost 300 vendors will display products for every part of the home -- from the basement floor to the roof pitch -- at next weekend's Best of Fall Home Show. The sixth annual event, at the Ohio Expo Center, will feature products in three categories: home improvement, landscapes and kitchens.

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.

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.

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.