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 ...

MERGERS/EXPANSIONSThe McKesson Corp., a health-care services and information-technology company, plans to construct a distribution center in the Caroline Commerce Center in Carmel Church. HCA Virginia has announced plans to build a free-standing emergency room as the first phase in its development of West Creek Medical Center in Goochland County. Construction ...

Transfer of D.C. teacher Erich Martel seems like administrators' revenge

My nominee for most effective whistleblower in the D.C. school system, Erich Martel, has finally gone too far in the eyes of some school administrators. Teacher - Education - K through 12 - Educators - New and Prospective Teachers

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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.

Sinopipe wins $20m Build and Transfer contract in Luoyang city

Sinopipe Holdings, the designer and manufacturer of plastic pipes and pipe fittings, announced that, through it’s 99.1% owned subsidiary, Fujian Aton Advanced Materials Science and Technology Co., signed a Build-and-Transfer contract with the municipal government of Mengjin county of Luoyang city in Henan province. Read more...

Former housing industry workers transfer their skills to new jobs

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.

Quake throws lifeline to building industry - Fletcher shares rise

The 7.1 magnitude pre-dawn earthquake that shattered Christchurch may be the most significant economic disaster in recent history, but it will provide a much-needed lifeline for New Zealand's beleaguered construction sector.Fletcher...

Quake throws lifeline to building industry - Fletcher shares rise

The 7.1 magnitude pre-dawn earthquake that shattered Christchurch may be the most significant economic disaster in recent history, but it will provide a much-needed lifeline for New Zealand's beleaguered construction sector.Fletcher...

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.

Indian nuke bill seen as bad for business

A bill approved last week by the Indian Parliament that holds suppliers of nuclear reactors and raw materials liable in the event of an accident is raising concerns that it will scare away foreign businesses from India's lucrative energy market. The legislation was approved in both houses of Parliament during ...

Real estate: Construction employment down in Tarrant area

Jobs declined in most U.S. metro areas.

Predicted building demand lifts market

Steel & Tube Holdings and Fletcher Building led gainers on the NZX 50 Index, amid expectations the earthquake in Canterbury will stoke demand for building materials and construction.

Quake throws lifeline to building industry

Sept 6 (BusinessDesk) – The 7.1 magnitude pre-dawn earthquake that shattered Christchurch may be the most significant economic disaster in recent history, but it will provide a much-needed lifeline for New Zealand’s beleaguered construction sector.

CONSTRUCTION: Project creating needed additional space for staff

CATHY DOBSON The Observer POINT EDWARD — It's going to be a big improvement when the $1.6-million expansion is finished at the county's community health services building, but staff may still wish they had more space.[...]

Stocks to watch: FBU, Allied Farmers, DNZ

Building materials will be in strong demand due to the Canterbury earthquake, impacting on the likes of Fletcher Building and Steel & Tube Holdings, while Allied Farmers shares were unchanged on Friday after announcing its chief executive Rob Alloway has resigned.

AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. EDT

Future hiring will generate mainly high-skilled or low-paying jobs in service industries

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

Farmers not to sell land to private builders

Noida, Sep 5 (PTI) An assembly of farmers here today resolved that they will not sell land to private builders and will not allow them to operate.

Today, celebrate our construction workers

While Labor Day typically signals the end of summer, it's also an opportunity to pause and celebrate all the hard-working individuals in Guam. As an association of builders and contractors, we especially want to recognize the hard-working men and women in the construction industry.

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

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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's defense minister says a slowdown in West Bank settlement construction is unlikely to continue in its current form after it expires at the end of this month.

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.

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.

7th annual Old Construction and Surface Mining Equipment Show set

7th annual Old Construction and Surface Mining Equipment Show set NEW ATHENS -- The Ohio Valley Chapter of the Historical Construction Equipment Association announces the 7th annual Old Construction and Surface Mining Equipment Show will be Sept. 11 and 12

Zhaojin Mining to Invest 500 Million Yuan to Build Gold Plant in Xinjiang

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co. will invest about 500 million yuan in the construction of a gold processing plant in Xinjiang, the company said today in a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange. The plant will have a daily processing capacity of 2,000 metric tons and will be built between September 2010 and December 2012, it said.

Under construction Phu My Hung commerce center collapses

The first floor of a shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City's new Phu My Hung urban area collapsed during construction Wednesday morning.

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.

Metro area home building edges up; most are $200,000 or less

Local homebuilding is starting to creep up after plunging in 2009, and that's good news for buyers such as Andrea Barron who need a larger home.

Saudi construction deals rocket 175 percent in Q2

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

Saudi construction deals rocket 175 percent in Q2

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Builders race to finish first S.Korea F1 track

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

'Green' construction

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

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.

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

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

Luxury home builder announces plans to shut down

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

Holiday construction may cause delays

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

Hoeft Builders helps children learn, play, grow

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

Construction Jobless Rate Improves Slightly in August

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

West Commercial Street project moving forward

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

Business : Danube sees major turnaround in UAE construction market

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

Luxury home builder Simonini to "wind-down" operations

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

Jobless rate for construction industry falls slightly

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

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

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