Representatives from Parsons Brinckerhoff, an infrastructure consulting firm hired by the West Virginia Public Port Authority, presented data to Weirton officials Wednesday regarding the establishment of Weirton as a port city.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Pending home sales lending hope to Realtors
Pending home sales are climbing in West Volusia, with homes in the lower price ranges attracting the most interest.
Rate on 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 4.78 pct.
Fixed mortgage rates dipped this week, with the rate on the 30-year loan staying under 5 percent and the 15-year loan falling below 4 percent.
Crossman & Company Negotiates Three Lease Agreements totaling 9,550 square feet at Deltona Fountains
DELTONA, Fla. --- Crossman & Company, one of the largest retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, negotiated three long term lease agreements for retail space totaling 9,550 square feet at Deltona Fountains shopping center, 777 Deltona Blvd. off Enterprise Road in Deltona.
Courtney Kowalchuk, vice president of leasing at Crossman & Company negotiated the three transactions representing the landlord Deltona Fountains, LLC
Greenberg Dental Associates, who was represented by Drew Forness of Forness Properties, leased 3,550 square feet for 11 years.
Bagel King, a tenant already occupying over 1,800 square feet at the center, signed a five-year renewal and expansion lease for 3,000 square feet.
LA Beauty is a new salon tenant who leased 1,200 square feet for three years.
About Crossman & Company: Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Leighton hit by new payment snag (The Australian)
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for the sale of a portion of its Indian business.
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5 things to understand about your home loan
The recent mortgage meltdown should have driven home the lesson that understanding one's home loan is critically important. However, most people fail to think about mortgages.
Friday, April 29, 2011
18.36.54 House
Libeskind takes us on a tour of the 18.36.54 House in rural Connecticut. The project is his first private residential commission.
Pulte posts net loss of $40 million in first quarter
Pulte posts net loss of $40 million in first quarter Comments PulteGroup reported a wider net loss for the first quarter, but saw a rise in new home orders and expects to return to profitability later this year.
ETS Election April 26 - May 1
Election of new Board of Director members for the AACE East Tennessee Section begins on Tuesday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, May 1. Section members can v...
Golf Tournament
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Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Named Exclusive Marketing Agents for Unique Horse Farm
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby's International Realty has been named exclusive marketing agents for the unique Rozzy Osbourne equestrian estate located on Tuscanooga Road in Groveland, Fla.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby's International Realty, said the 32 acre estate includes a four bedroom, four bath luxury home, with 3,847 square feet of living space and a 2,100 square foot barn.
To view a video of the property visit http://www.stirlingsir.com/index.php?action=listingview&listingID=149361
Stirling Sotheby's International Luxury Home Specialist Linnette Sanzalone is marketing representative for the blues singer's property which is listed at the highly discounted price of $599,000.
"The barn is extremely well built and could easily be converted to a guest house, workshop or man cave." Soderstrom said.
The property includes stables, a tree house, a pond with a private dock that affords seating and electricity, plus a covered picnic area with electricity that would easily seat 40 people.
Sanzalone said the on-site utilities include a generator, 500 gallon propane tank, two separate wells - one for a nine zone irrigation system - and a pumping station that shunts excess water to wetlands in the very back of the property
.Indoors, the home features tray ceilings, crown molding, oversized rooms, solid custom wood floors, built-in shelving units, two pantries, double built-in ovens, commercial grade ice machine and top-grade appliances.
Two additional oversized storage rooms could be converted into guest rooms or an exercise room, Sanzalone said.
This is a remarkable home that could serve as a family compound for entertaining and hosting the annual family reunion, she added.
See Rozzy Osborne's web site www.rkoblues.net for an illustration of his continued support and compassion for animals
.Buffett: delegator in chief
"He picked the chorus line but didn't attempt to dance." That is Warren Buffett's management style, as described in a biography by Roger Lowenstein.
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Housing Crash Is Hitting Cities Once Thought to Be Stable
Housing Crash Is Hitting Cities Once Thought to Be Stable: The rolling real estate crash that...
Thursday, April 28, 2011
D.R. Horton Retains Top Spot on BUILDER 100
Despite a challenge from PulteGroup, D.R. Horton managed to hold on to its position as the largest home builder in 2010 based on number of closings.
Dharna enters third day
Tumkur: Farmers and residents of Ajjagondanahalli, Kora and surrounding villages continued their agitation for the third day on Thursday in protest against the construction of a solid waste treatment plant at Ajjagondanahalli in Tumkur taluk.
Structural Model analytical enhancements in Revit Structure 2012
Over the next few weeks I'll be providing some overviews and links to videos featuring the top new features and enhancements in our 2012 lineup of Structural Products. Check out the feature description and video below detailing the great new...
New-Home Sales Are Up, But a Trend Is Still Hazy
The good news is muted by the fact that the numbers, which are just coming off the bottom, are still very low.
US Economic growth slows abruptly in winter quarter
GDP growth in the last quarter was restrained by harsh winter weather, soaring commodity inflation in a rapidly expanding world economy, the phase down of federal stimulus funding and the first round of spending cuts at all levels of government in response to the consume revolt against public deficits. During the spring the weather has to be assumed to be normal. However, the April tornados may cause another quarter of disaster related layoffs.
High commodity inflation will continue at least
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Why It?s Time To Buy A Home ? Or This Home Stock? (iStock Analysis)
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Thousands in Missouri without power after storms
Nearly 33,000 Ameren customers across Missouri were without power Saturday following Friday's severe storms and tornadoes.
New Worries for Buyers Seeking Mortgages
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Stride Treglown refurbishes Primary School in North Somerset
Teachers, pupils and their parents at Winford Church of England Primary School in North Somerset have been heaping praise on the new school building, with its spacious classrooms and generous shared teaching areas.Described as stunning, spectacular and outstanding by parents, the building has clearly been a big hit, but the environment benefits too. The development will generate a minimum of 15% of predicted energy consumption
Net-zero energy home takes takes energy efficiency to a new level
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Builders Report Traffic Still Up, Sales Still Down
While the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI shows declines in the South, the small sample size limits how much can be drawn from the findings.
Thousands of union workers, supporters gather at Capitol for rally
'We Are the People' rally at state Capitol: Hundreds of union workers rally at the state Capitol to protest Gov.
LCI planning research nearly complete
The Holly Springs Livable Centers Initiative project is moving along, and a final presentation of the plans is expected next month.
73 road's 'loan mod': 6 more years of tolls?
Drivers of the San Joaquin Hills Toll Road be warned: You - or your kids - may be paying tolls for six extra years.
HerreroBoldt: Hospital Construction Partnership
Hospital construction partnership HerreroBoldt uses Autodesk Building Information Modeling solutions for the virtual construction of a new hospital in San Francisco.
Stocks poised to continue rally
U.S. stocks were poised to head higher at Monday's open as investors continued to focus on earnings reports and awaited the latest data on the housing market.
Construction News Headlines for April 27, 2011
Ritchie Bros. to Sell AccuBid Excavation Fleet
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will sell 320 heavy equipment items and trucks during a one-owner unreserved public equipment auction being held on Thursday, May 5, in Frederick, Md. The auction is a complete dispersal for Mt. Airy-based AccuBid Excavation. (More at ForConstructionPros.com . . . )
CNH Reports 1st Quarter Sales up 17%
CNH Global announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. For the quarter, net sales
Stephenson&Turner: New Zealand Government Building
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TPS overhauls Isle of Man's airport five months early and under budget
Until recently, the Isle of Man Airports main runway end safety areas met only the minimum standards outlined by the new CAA guidelines, falling short of the recommended standards required to minimise risk to aircraft and passengers. The Aviation division of engineering design and planning specialists TPS has revealed details of their significant safety overhaul at Isle of Mans only major airport, Ronaldsway. The civil
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SCRANTON – Experts representing ma
SCRANTON Experts representing manufacturing, education and private industries each indicated to members of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee that investments into education, on-the-job training and similar programs are crucial to the future of the commonwealth's economy.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Profile: Zach Callahan
Earning first team All-League status as a defensive lineman as a junior as well as honorable mention All-State in Class 5A has propelled Mill Valley's Zach Callahan into the light as one of the top linemen who will be coming out of Kansas in the Class of 2012.
Minnesota needs tax credit for low-income housing
It has been said that a rising tide lifts all boats.A Applied to our state's economy, this maxim is meant to suggest that a vibrant, healthy economy is good for everyone: each household with its own boat.
Stocks poised to continue rally
U.S. stocks were poised to head higher at Monday's open as investors continued to focus on earnings reports and awaited the latest data on the housing market.
Haynes Whaley Associates: Structural Engineers
An integrated project team led by structural engineers Haynes Whaley Associates uses Autodesk Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions to complete a $38.5-million performing arts center in Huntsville, Texas.
2011 NFL draft: Breaking down versatile OLs
There is speculation that the NFL will add to the current 53-man roster when a new collective bargaining agreement finally gets done, but roster space will always be valuable.
Surety bonds: Higher $50,000 amount pits homeowner vs. building industry
Juan Torres of Johnny's Roofing rolls out roofing material Friday on the roof of a Fortune Custom Home in far east El Paso.
JMP designs road and drainage infrastructure for sustainable development in Ayrshire
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Winter Park Construction start building off-campus student housing project in Orlando
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Tenants Benefiting From Downtown Miami Building
Two new office buildings are up and a third is on its way despite a high vacancy rate and a 12 percent unemployment rate.
Monday, April 25, 2011
JEA reaches labor agreement with supervisors
Labor negotiations resulted in a substantially lower increase in costs in the latest contract between JEA and the JEA Supervisors' Association.
Granite Announces Timing of Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call
[Business Wire] - Granite Construction Incorporated will release first quarter 2011 financial results on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, after the market closes. The Company will host an investor conference call at 8:00 a.m. , on Thursday, May 5, 2011.
An ugly protest at Port hospital
There may have been a time, years ago, when that old union tactic of smashmouth picketing and hardball embarrassment was effective.
Brown wins over big GOP backer
A prominent Northeast Florida Republican committed Friday to raising $300,000 for Democratic mayoral candidate Alvin Brown.
Do-It-Yourself New Orleans
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Construction News Headlines for April 25, 2011
State Tax Revenues Finished 2010 Strong
States’ tax revenues finished strong in 2010, continuing a trend toward gradual fiscal recovery, according to the Rockefeller Institute of Government’s latest State Revenue Report. (More at ForConstructionPros.com . . . )
State Tax Receipts Rising Quickly but Still Below Pre-Recession Level
March Employment Builds While Construction Jobs Lag
Employment increased in 38 states in March and decreased in 12 states and the District of Columbia,
Some signs of life in housing, credit drought goes on
Like an increasing number of well-heeled Americans, the Hodgsons decided it was time to buy a new home, even if most of the U.S. housing market remains in the dumps.
Stephenson&Turner: New Zealand Government Building
With help from Autodesk Revit Architecture and Autodesk Revit Structure software, Stephenson&Turner designs New Zealand's first environmentally certified government building.
CareerStructure's Salary Benchmarker tool enables jobseekers and recruiters to determine competitive remuneration and benefits at a glance
CareerStructure.com has launched an interactive Salary Benchmarker tool based on a comprehensive survey of professionals occupying jobs in construction and the built environment. The CareerStructure.com salary survey examined salaries and rewards across the industry and the results displayed in the tool, enables jobseekers and recruiters to determine competitive remuneration and benefits at a glance. Information on specific job
The Heyday of Mansard Roofs - Streetscapes
New York City was peppered with mansard roofs between 1868 and 1873. A few spectacular examples survive.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Meritage Homes Plans Grand Opening May 14 at Waterford Trails in East Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. - Meritage Homes will hold a grand opening May 14 for its newest community of Waterford Trails located off Avalon Park Blvd. in east Orlando.
Brian Kittle, director of sales for Meritage Homes in Orlando, said there are 114 home sites available at Waterford Trails with homes ranging from 1,691 square feet of living space to 3,589 square feet.
Hunt/Moss: Florida Marlins Stadium
Hunt/Moss uses Autodesk Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions to build a new baseball park, virtually.
Westfield Group: Global Retail Property
Westfield Group, the world?s largest global retail property group, has transformed its design and building processes and completes coordination tasks 10 times faster using Autodesk BIM solutions.
Despite new tax, record 4,100 permits issued for drivers
A record 4,100 new driving permits for private cars were issued in Hong Kong last month, as motorists shrugged off a rise in first registration tax of 15 per cent - raising doubts over the policy's effectiveness in stemming a surging growth in car ownership.
Robert A.M. Stern
Robert A.M. Stern discusses the history of the building type as well as his firm's recently completed project, 15 Central Park West, in this excerpt from a forthcoming documentary from the Checkerboard Film Foundation.
HerreroBoldt: Hospital Construction Partnership
Hospital construction partnership HerreroBoldt uses Autodesk Building Information Modeling solutions for the virtual construction of a new hospital in San Francisco.
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Fresno Murder for Hire Plot
42 year old Daljit Singh Multani is accused of hiring an undercover police officer to kill his former business partner, Rama Kant Dawar.
Dawar is a local real estate agent and is part of the city planning commission.
Fresno police say a 2 month under cover investigation ultimately lead to Singhs arrest.
Singh owns 2 businesses in Fresno - 'Multani Tow' and 'Limos by Multani.'
Police say Singh and Dawar were business partners at one point but had a falling out.
There was a law suit between the two and Dawar won.
Police say that may have been the motive for this crime.
Dawar says he does not understand why Singh would do such a thing and is still scared.
Police say Singh told a confidential informant that he wanted Dawar killed.
Money was paid and a stolen weapon was given to carry out the murder plot.
The plan was to have Dawar killed this past weekend.
Singh is currently behind bars on a $1,000,000 bail.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Prudential real estate agents honored by company
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Tutor Perini Announces Bid Results and New Contracts Totaling $327 Million
[Business Wire] - Tutor Perini Corporation , a leading civil and building construction company, today announced that is has received new contracts and task orders totaling $327 million, which include work ranging from an infrastructure project in New York to construction projects worldwide for the U.S.
HerreroBoldt: Hospital Construction Partnership
Hospital construction partnership HerreroBoldt uses Autodesk Building Information Modeling solutions for the virtual construction of a new hospital in San Francisco.
Tutor Perini Announces Bid Results and New Contracts Totaling $327 Million
[Business Wire] - Tutor Perini Corporation , a leading civil and building construction company, today announced that is has received new contracts and task orders totaling $327 million, which include work ranging from an infrastructure project in New York to construction projects worldwide for the U.S.
Realtors: Home sales trending up
Things are looking up in the housing market. After an extended downswing in the housing market, local real estate agents are optimistic the prime selling season of spring through fall will be strong in 2011.
Shareholder sues Buffett over Sokol Lubrizol trade
A shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has filed a lawsuit alleging that Warren Buffett and the company's board hurt investors by failing to act swiftly when they found out about stock trades that outgoing executive David Sokol made ahead of Berkshire's $9 billion takeover of chemical company Lubrizol.
In New England, Snow-Packed Roofs Collapsing
Roofs are collapsing under record snow loads that are not melting, gathering until the structures can no longer bear the weight.
Money is freed up for new crime lab
Gov. Pat Quinn announced Friday that funding is finally in place for the long-awaited construction of a new Illinois State Police crime lab in Belleville.
Friday, April 22, 2011
2011 NFL draft: Breaking down versatile OLs
There is speculation that the NFL will add to the current 53-man roster when a new collective bargaining agreement finally gets done, but roster space will always be valuable.
Okland Murder: Police work leads in death of local realtor
Nearly two weeks after the death of Iowa Realty Agent Ashley Okland, West Des Moines Police are trying to sort through nearly 400 tips and leads in the case.
More Foreclosures Expected in 2011 - WSJ.com
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Ashton Woods Homes introduces prototype floor plan at Palm Cove in Wesley Chapel
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has introduced a prototype floor plan with 2,187 square feet of living space at Palm Cove, located off Boyette Road and S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the new two-story plan offers four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths with a two-car garage priced from $174,900 at Palm Cove.
Ashton Woods Homes is building 25 new homes in the current phase at Palm Cove.
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Denver, Tampa and Orlando.
Business leader Roy Anderson, Jr passes away at 82
Coast business icon Roy Anderson, Jr, 82 has died. Anderson passed away Wednesday night.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Celebrates 100 Years
By Jenna M. McKnight
Click to view RECORDs coverage of Taliesin in 1913. The photos are by Henry Fuermann. Photo courtesy Architectural Record
Notable Houses in 1911: We combed through back issues of RECORD to
Construction News Headlines for April 22, 2011
Legal Fees for Canceled New Jersey Tunnel Top $800,000
The legal cost of fighting the federal government’s $271 million bill for an unfinished Hudson River rail tunnel project has surpassed $800,000, invoices filed with the state show. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie cancelled work that had already started on the rail link with Manhattan last October, saying the state cannot afford to build it. The feds sued the state for services already rendered. (More at
Nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle shuts down
Southern Nuclear officials conducted a root cause investigation Thursday into the unexpected, automatic shutdown of Unit 1 at the Vogtle Nuclear Generating Plant in Burke County.
Black & Veatch, HNTB, Burns & McDonnell rank among top design firms
Engineering News-Record released its Top 500 Design Firms list , which included a strong showing of firms based in the Kansas City area, this week.
Miller Construction receive seven Considerate Constructor Scheme awards
Considerate Constructors is a national initiative which aims to improve the image of the construction industry by encouraging best practice beyond statutory requirements and only the very best performing sites are recognised annually at the awards. 8,500 sites were audited by the scheme and only the top scoring 7.5% (640) were eligible to receive an award. Sites which sign up to the Considerate Constructors scheme are monitored
Spring Brings a Muted Bounce Off the Bottom for Starts and Permits
While multifamily housing has achieved an upward trend, the improvement in the single-family sector is still small and unreliable.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
The Best Places to Make Your Next Move
The same data used to calculate Best Places lists can also help builders determine the best places to make their next move.
Theft attempt yields arrest
Three city men were arrested on Saturday night after they tried to steal an $800 rototiller from Tractor Supply Company on Crane Avenue, police said.
Meritage Homes Starts Presales of Single-Family Homes Priced from the $240s at John's Lake Pointe
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes started presales of new four, five, six, seven, and eight-bedroom single-family homes priced from the $260s at John's Lake Pointe, located off Avalon Road and S.R. 545 in Winter Garden.
Kelly Hernandez, marketing manager for Meritage Homes in the Orlando region, said Meritage plans to build 74 new homes at John's Lake Pointe ranging in size from 2,481 square feet of living space to 5,111 square feet.
Meritage recently hosted a grand opening of the Kerrville model a new six-bedroom four bath design at John's Lake Pointe, Hernandez said. The model offers 4,163 square feet of living space and is priced from $305,990.
New study worries foes of Southport megaport
Published: Monday, April 18, 2011 at 4:56 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, April 18, 2011 at 4:56 p.m. RALEIGH The state is embarking on a wide-ranging study of the maritime business in North Carolina to examine how the movement of goods by sea might help create jobs and foster economic development.
Heery secures LEED Gold-CI certification for its Atlanta HQ renovation
Heery secures LEED Gold-CI certification for its Atlanta HQ renovation US-based Heery International has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification for Commercial Interiors for the renovation of its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Masdar Headquarters Project
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U.S. settles with big lenders on foreclosure flap
U.S. bank regulators announced settlements with the largest home lenders over allegations of shoddy foreclosure practices, but the pacts did not include financial penalties.
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City Beat: Johnson, region's leaders confer on keeping the Kings
Two dozen elected officials and business group leaders met with Mayor Kevin Johnson, at his request, today to get an update on the effort to keep the Kings in town.
JEA reaches labor agreement with supervisors
Labor negotiations resulted in a substantially lower increase in costs in the latest contract between JEA and the JEA Supervisors' Association.
2011 NFL draft: Breaking down versatile OLs
There is speculation that the NFL will add to the current 53-man roster when a new collective bargaining agreement finally gets done, but roster space will always be valuable.
HBE Breaks Ground on Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Illinois
HBE Corporation employees joined the Hoopeston Regional Health Center Board and members of the community on Monday, April 4 to celebrate the groundbreaking for a 9,000-square-foot expansion/addition. ST.
Steelers taking a look at pair of offensive linemen todayupdated
The Steelers are hosting a pair of offensive lineman today, including Texas Christian tackle Marcus Cannon.
Construction News Headlines for April 20, 2011
Hopeful Glimmers of Construction Recovery
There are some hopeful signs for construction – sustained growth in multi-family housing starts, warehouse construction, and manufacturing production, for example – even though national figures for spending and employment remain at depression levels. Associated General Contractors Chief Economist Ken Simonson suggests some state gains in employment, with one state setting a construction-employment record, demonstrate isolated improvement.
Stocks drop sharply at opening bell
U.S. stocks sold off sharply Monday, after Standard and Poor's cut its long-term outlook on U.S. debt to negative.
Ernst & Young award finalists include Kansas City entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs behind nine Kansas City-area companies are up for the 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Central Midwest.
Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions' hybrid construction system ensures a shorter build schedule at Scarborough Royal infirmary
The new Maple ward at Scarborough Royal infirmary was commissioned by Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust as part of its commitment to move away from mixed-sex wards.The 28 bed facility was constructed using Elliott Off-Site Building Solutions hybrid construction system. This enabled large elements of the building to be completed off-site ensuring a much shorter build schedule as well as ISO9001 assured
Stewart Milne Construction to build 85 sustainable family council homes in Aberdeen
The Rorie Hall development in Aberdeen consists of one and two bedroom flats with gardens for ground floor residents and balconies on the first and second floors. The development will also include communal and private outdoor space. For the first phase of the new-build programme, including the projects at Hayton Road and Byron Park, Stewart Milne Construction will deliver a total of 85 high quality, sustainable homes.Aberdeen
Residential real estate struggling
March increases in home sales and construction probably failed to make up for the ground lost the prior month, showing the U.S. residential real estate market continues to struggle almost two years into the economic recovery, economists said before reports due out this week.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Construction employment in Kentucky rises in March
Construction employment in Kentucky rose in March to 67,000, an increase of 2.9 percent from the 65,100 recorded in February, the Associated General Contractors of America reported Tuesday.
Leading News Resource of Pakistan
West Indies, Pakistan set to launch T20 series GROS-ISLET: Old foes West Indies and Pakistan face each other in a Twenty20 International for the first time on Thursday.
Metrodome Roof to Be Replaced
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission voted unanimously Thursday to replace the stadium?s roof, which collapsed in a December snowstorm.
Westfield Group: Global Retail Property
Westfield Group, the world?s largest global retail property group, has transformed its design and building processes and completes coordination tasks 10 times faster using Autodesk BIM solutions.
Housing market rebounds in March
Multifamily building, primarily apartments, will lead the recovery. Multifamily permits topped starts by a cumulative 7% so far in 2011, including a very strong 189,000 permits in March far ahead of 127,000 starts. This permit backlog will push apartment starts quickly higher. Apartments have been the most attractive market to real estate investors since late last year. Vacancy rates are falling and rents rising in most key markets as household decoupling proceeds in pace with expanded
Electricians union donations to Philly Council candidates exceed limit
At least two City Council candidates - Councilman-at-large Bill Green and a union political director, Bobby Henon - have accepted campaign contributions from the local electricians union in excess of the city's $10,600 annual limit, taking advantage of a flaw in Philadelphia's campaign-finance law.
Wilcox Textile Reclaimers selects HMF's truck-mounted hydraulic loader
The Wilcox family have been recycling textiles since 1895 and the current owners are from the fourth generation to run the business. Its computer-controlled, 50,000sq ft production facility in Bilston is the most modern and productive of its kind in the UK. Every week family-owned Wilcox Textile Reclaimers collects three-quarters of a million kgs of clothing from 2,500 collection points nationwide, the majority of them charity
ReardonSmith rebuilds the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
ReardonSmith were the lead architects for the multi-million pound rebuilding programme at The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane. ReardonSmith had responsibility for architectural planning and design, interior design detailing and on-site design compliance.The project on-site took 28 months and was the first time that the building had been entirely stripped back to its structure since construction some 40 years ago - a task
U.S. Manufacturing Expanded in January, I.S.M. Index Says
Industrial production rose more than expected in January, but construction spending unexpectedly fell in December.
reOrder by Situ Studio
With Nathan Levine-Heaney and Jeffrey Blair, Situ tracked the installation of "reOrder: An Architectural Environment," taking a photograph every two minutes over three weeks. The project is on view March 4th through January 15, 2012, in the Brooklyn Museum's McKim, Mead & White...
Monday, April 18, 2011
Sprouts to Granada Hills: Downtowners, maybe you should ditch...
Downtowners, maybe you should ditch hopes for a Trader Joe's and instead lobby for a Sprouts--this grocery chain is on a roll.
First Take: The dot-com IPO is making a comeback
As the mania for initial public offerings begins to heat up again in U.S. markets, a filing by Internet real-estate listings firm Zillow Inc.
Pickup in home sales misleading
In late 2005, Richard and Mary Truax decided their four-bedroom Viera home was more house than they needed and put it on the market.
Providence in Polk County Hopes for 4th Award as Best Community in Central Florida Parade of Homes
PROVIDENCE, Fla. --- Providence Golf & Country Club in the Loughman-Davenport area of Polk County has its eyes on a unique prize: Best Community Award in the Central Florida Parade of Homes, which starts April 2.
David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, which is developing Providence, said the luxury community has won the Parade's "Best Community" award for the past three years. A fourth year will set a record that will be difficult to beat, Kohn said.
The 1,800 acre luxury community features a championship 18 hole golf course designed by premiere architect Michael Dasher, a family-oriented fitness and aquatic center, an elaborate golf clubhouse with pro shop, lounge and restaurant that seats up to 200 people, lighted tennis courts, and two swimming pools - a resort-style pool for social activities and a lap pool for exercising.
Kohn said ABD also plans to enter its Courtyard model home at Heritage Green in the Parade.
The 4,200 square foot Courtyard model home features its own interior courtyard along with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a loft and a bonus room, both of which can serve as additional bedrooms. The Courtyard model home is priced in the $650,000 range.
Frank Gehry's New World Center
A new concert hall by Frank Gehry opens on January 25, 2011, in South Beach, Miami. Howard Herring, president of the New World Symphony, takes us on a tour of the building.
Construction News Headlines for April 18, 2011
Half of Cuts in Federal Budget Compromise Come from Construction
The federal budget resolution President Obama signed last week represents nearly a $40 billion dollar cut in non-defense discretionary spending for the remainder of fiscal-year 2011 (ending September 30). More than half of those cuts derive from construction spending. But not all of the construction cuts will have the apparent impact on the industry. For example, the Federal Highway Administration funding cut rescinds
New Caterpillar CEO's compensation quadruples
Caterpillar Inc. quadrupled Doug Oberhelman's compensation last year when he was promoted to the top job at the world's largest maker of mining and construction equipment, but his $10.4 million compensation was less than half what the retiring chief executive received, according to an Associated Press review of a regulatory filing Friday.
Haynes Whaley Associates: Structural Engineers
An integrated project team led by structural engineers Haynes Whaley Associates uses Autodesk Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions to complete a $38.5-million performing arts center in Huntsville, Texas.
John Brash's exterior timber solution specified for Somerset school
Huish Episcopi is a village in Somerset situated on the outskirts of Langport, where the new sixth form was built. A new BREEAM-rated sixth form centre at Huish Episcopi Academy at Langport in Somerset has benefited from a complete exterior timber solution from John Brash, including John Brashs JB Antislip Plus decking for several walkways, along with Western Red Cedar cladding for the walls.The development comprises two
Tensar International's TriAx geogrid stabilises the foundations of Channel 4's Recreation of a Roman Villa
Darlow Smithson Productions Build a Roman Villa challenge was to construct a full size dwelling at Wroxeter, Shropshire, which was once Britains fourth largest Roman town; the project was run by Darlow Smithson Productions and documented for a new Channel 4 six part television series. Located on an English Heritage site, the villa opened to the public on 19th February, 2011. The design is based on an actual Roman villa found
Crosswalk stirs up debate
Both Miller and City Administrator Kevin Lahner seemed irritated at the complaints, saying the council had instructed the city to move forward with the crosswalk in the plans.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Bras for a Cause provides support to the battle against breast cancer
Peggi Tuggle helps Jason Apostopoulos, also known as the Greek Goddess, with his bra in preparation for the third annual Bras for a Cause event.
Training Seminar
The East Tennessee Section is hosting a training seminar on April 13th-14th featuring Ted Douglas, CCC PSP. More information and a registration form will be ava...
What is the SRI value of light gravel used on roof buildup? Where can I find a reliable SRI values database?
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Can you offer advice on constructing a well-insulated concrete slab?
This part of construction can be tough, but if it is well done, the results in energy performance are quite noticeable.
I use two techniques for structural insulated slabs. One is a form-left-in-place method, the other is masonry retained.
Visit my site at http://www.silverwoodesign.com and find your way to plan 2559S, the full detail page. At the bottom of the page, you will find some photographs of a very successful insulated slab construction that is
What is an alternative to pressure-treated wood framing for a deck?
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March Newsletter Online
The March newsletter is now online.
This newsletter has information about the upcoming March section meeting, April's Technical Seminar and Golf Tournament...
This newsletter has information about the upcoming March section meeting, April's Technical Seminar and Golf Tournament...
Market Snapshot: U.S. stock indexes up in echo of crude
U.S. stocks returned to the plus column Wednesday afternoon after crude closed above $107 a barrel, with equities continuing a recent trend of moving in the same direction as oil.
Rachel Wein Appointed To University of Florida Conference Planning Committee
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. --- Rachel Elias Wein AIA, founder and principal of WeinPlus Real Estate Advisory Services, LLC in St. Petersburg, has been appointed to the planning committee that will coordinate the University of Florida's Real Estate Trends and Strategies Conference to be held in Orlando early next year.
Wein, who graduated from the University of Florida and then earned postgraduate degrees there in Architecture and Real Estate, said she expects the 2012 Real Estate Trends and Strategies Conference to be one of the most important in a decade.
"We are emerging from a major economic recession that centers on real estate values, and residential and commercial real estate will play a pivotal role in our economy at the national level and most importantly here in Florida," Wein said.
The annual conference, hosted by the Department of Finance, Insurance and Real Estate at the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business Administration, relocated to Orlando last year to provide expanded meeting facilities to its growing audience.
Leicester Tigers' chair tackles markets (Financial Times)
Peter Tom may have dusted off his flotation plans for the rugby club, but he
will keep a firm grip on building materials group Breedon Aggregates
will keep a firm grip on building materials group Breedon Aggregates
URS Acquires BP Barber
URS Corp. acquired Columbia, S.C.-based BP Barber, a privately held civil engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure.
2011 Presidential Seminar Series
The series encompasses 6 LIVE, one-hour webinar sessions presented by successful industry experts in finance, design, research and construction.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Regulators Set New Rules for Foreclosure Practices
Many industry watchers say the regulators' actions are all bark and no bite.
Foligno ankles Molinare for indie venture
Mark Foligno will quit as managing director of London post house Molinare at the end of April in order to devote himself to running his own production and financing venture, MoliFilms.
Earning Scan: SHAW, CPC, AA, SKBI (iStock Analysis)
The US market started Monday?s trading on a flat note as oil prices declined
following easing of tension in Libya. Dow Jones industrial average gained 0.29
percent or 35.42 points to trade at 12,415.47. The Standard & Poor?s 500 index
added 0.08 percent or 1 point to trade at 1,329.17. However, Nasdaq Stock
Market Inc. composite index lost 0.14 percent or 3.41 points to trade at
2,778.16.[More...]
following easing of tension in Libya. Dow Jones industrial average gained 0.29
percent or 35.42 points to trade at 12,415.47. The Standard & Poor?s 500 index
added 0.08 percent or 1 point to trade at 1,329.17. However, Nasdaq Stock
Market Inc. composite index lost 0.14 percent or 3.41 points to trade at
2,778.16.[More...]
Universal Forest Products reports first quarter loss
Wood products maker Universal Forest Products Inc. wrapped up a rough first quarter by announcing a $3.7 million loss.
Eco-biz: Are You an Eco Leader?
If you were asked, “What are you doing to ‘grow green (plant/profit)’ your market share,” what would you respond? Would you similar to my colleague Ed Snodgrass of Emory Knoll Farms, http://www.greenroofplants.com/, be recognized as an eco leader, a person who is growing green their market share?
Nationally coined by media as the ‘Green Roof Man of the Year’, Snodgrass, a committed conservationist, has supplied plants for over one million square feet of green roofs in 20 states
Nationally coined by media as the ‘Green Roof Man of the Year’, Snodgrass, a committed conservationist, has supplied plants for over one million square feet of green roofs in 20 states
Middle East orders lift WS Atkins
Wednesday 13th April 2011, 11:10AM BST. WS Atkins, the company that helped design London's Olympic Park, has said its profits will beat City expectations The company that helped design London's Olympic Park has said its profits will beat City expectations after a strong performance from its business in the Middle East made up for challenging ...
URS Acquires BP Barber
URS Corp. acquired Columbia, S.C.-based BP Barber, a privately held civil engineering firm specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure.
In California, Homeowners at Risk Struggle to Find Lawyers - NYTimes.com
In California, Homeowners at Risk Struggle to Find Lawyers - NYTimes.com: Lawyers throughout...
Faith themes click with Oklahoma City homebuilder | NewsOK.com
Faith themes click with Oklahoma City homebuilder | NewsOK.com: In the case of Jeff Click Homes?...
Friday, April 15, 2011
Road work ahead
State Route 2 through New Cumberland's downtown will be getting a facelift as the West Virginia Department of Transportation makes plans to mill and pave the highway from Station Hill to Sparkle Market, according to Mayor Joe Sargent.
Rate on 30-year fixed mortgage rises to 4.91%
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose for the fourth straight week, but still remains below 5 percent.
USGBC Certifies 10,000th Home to LEED Standard
Tacoma Housing Authority?s Salishan 7 affordable housing development, certified to LEED-Platinum, achieves green standard milestone.
Westchester Spec Builders Test the Waters
Westchester Spec Builders Test the Waters: As the high end of the Westchester�market shows tentative...
Building with Wood and Glue
Since humans started building we’ve always been looking for new ways to build and new materials to use. The Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain, is one recent example.
The structure houses a museum, restaurant and farmer’s market and is constructed from wood and glue. Although it conjures up ideas of building Popsicle stick houses as a kid (and other people are ready to devour the building due to it’s resemblance to a waffle) the structure, designed by J. Mayer H. Architects, is
Regulators Set New Rules for Foreclosure Practices
Many industry watchers say the regulators' actions are all bark and no bite.
Earning Scan: SHAW, CPC, AA, SKBI (iStock Analysis)
The US market started Monday?s trading on a flat note as oil prices declined
following easing of tension in Libya. Dow Jones industrial average gained 0.29
percent or 35.42 points to trade at 12,415.47. The Standard & Poor?s 500 index
added 0.08 percent or 1 point to trade at 1,329.17. However, Nasdaq Stock
Market Inc. composite index lost 0.14 percent or 3.41 points to trade at
2,778.16.[More...]
following easing of tension in Libya. Dow Jones industrial average gained 0.29
percent or 35.42 points to trade at 12,415.47. The Standard & Poor?s 500 index
added 0.08 percent or 1 point to trade at 1,329.17. However, Nasdaq Stock
Market Inc. composite index lost 0.14 percent or 3.41 points to trade at
2,778.16.[More...]
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