U.S. home prices rose 12.8 percent in August from a year earlier, the fastest annual gain since February 2006.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Primoris Services Corporation Schedules Release of 2013 Third Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call
[Business Wire] - Primoris Services Corporation announced today that it will issue its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 before the opening of the stock market.
Maine Country & Coast Real Estate
Maine Country and Coast Real Estate was founded with one simple goal - To provide a professional standard of excellence based on the ingenuity and long standing work ethic of Maine people.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Flood insurance rate spikes impacting Louisville home sales
Federal changes are causing flood insurance premiums to skyrocket nationwide and they're already impacting home sales in Jefferson County.
Xavier University: Campus Expansion
University takes advantage of Autodesk BIM processes for design, construction, and operations as it adds four buildings to its campus.
In Boston, Mayor Builds a Legacy With Construction Cranes
As Mayor Thomas M. Menino?s time in City Hall runs out, the pace of development is accelerating, in part because developers expect a change in administration to slow the process.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Little Risk of Home Builder Liquidity Woes, Analyist Says
Little Risk of Home Builder Liquidity Woes, Analyist Says: Home building companies don?t...
Collaboration Brings About Innovation
COOS BAY, OREGON ? September 2013 ? ?Building Strong Foundations for a Better Future? is not just a mission statement, but he driving force behind every project to which West Coast Contractors (www.westcoastcontractors.com) commits. Heavy construction projects bring social and environmental impacts, and to complete these projects without negative effects, contractors must be flexible.
As one of the premier marine and heavy construction contractor companies in the Pacific Northwest, West Coast Contractors continuously works hand in hand with communities to ensure safe, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for the most challenging of construction projects. Whether a project takes place in the water or on land, WCC consciously adapts to the stringent social and environmental needs they face.
WCC and Anderson Construction Co. paved the way to a new, state-of-the-art NOAA facility in Newport, Oregon. WCC?s in-water portion of the project included the driving and installation of pier piles, fender piles, and pier planks using a barge mounted, GPS-guided template (1,400 ft long pier for NOAA?s Pacific Coast fleet). The company also performed dredging, mitigation excavation, and concrete pouring work. While constructing the docks for the facility, WCC worked alongside NOAA to minimize its effects on the marine life and ensure that the highest environmental standards were met.
Another notable marine construction project for West Coast Contractors, recently, was the rebuilding of a historic fishing pier in Trinidad. Due to an extremely limited in-water work period, WCC had a narrow window to replace the debilitated 70-year-old pier. Crab season, a vital part of the local economy took place during construction.
WCC came up with a solution that kept work on-schedule and allowed crab fishing to thrive. By day, the company used its crane and equipment to construct the new pier. At night, second-shift crane operators were delegated to assist the fishermen with unloading their catch. They used the crane to lift crab-filled bins from boats and placed them in an accessible area near the shore to load onto trucks. Both the fishermen and the town were thrilled that they were able to bring their catch to market and maintain a source of income.
Examples such as these are a common occurrence for the WCC team, exemplifying the intangible quality that brings them success on every project. WCC continues to exceed expectations on each project they take on.
Real Estate Agent Turned Property into Dearborn Salon
Sally Taleb was working as a real estate agent and had a great property she was trying to sell.
Monday, October 28, 2013
McDonald's drops Heinz Ketchup
McDonalds said it was dropping ketchup king Heinz as a supplier, citing management changes at Heinz that put the company closer to rival Burger King.
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Sawmills closing in beetle aftermath
By Tom Fletcher - BC Local News Published: October 25, 2013 11:00 AM Updated: October 25, 2013 11:47 AM Sawmills in Quesnel and Houston are to be closed next year as their owners trade timber cutting rights to maintain competing operations in the two B.C. Interior communities affected by mountain pine beetle infestation.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
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...
Empresas ICA Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2013 Results
[GlobeNewswire] - MEXICO CITY -- Empresas ICA, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:ICA) , the largest infrastructure and construction company in Mexico, announced today its unaudited results for the third quarter of 2013.
April Newsletter
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Saturday, October 26, 2013
Sundt Construction: 7th Street Bridge
Sundt Construction uses Autodesk BIM solutions to help construct a signature bridge in Texas.
Town of Tioga real estate agent charged with murder
A Tioga County real estate agent is accused of stabbing his roommate to death, according to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office.
Poll for Construction Estimators
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Hanford whistleblower on CBS morning news
As the Herald reported early this month, he was laid off from his job with URS Corp. after 44 years.
Nature studies featured at marsh
Friends of the Arcata Marsh will be sponsoring a show of photographs and mezzotints by Patricia Sundgren Smith during November.
Foster Wheeler Awarded FEED Contract for Khurais Arabian Light Crude Increment Program in Saudi Arabia
[Business Wire] - Foster Wheeler AG announced today that subsidiaries of its Global Engineering and Construction Group have been awarded contracts for the front-end engineering design
Is Foreclosure Ever a Good Idea?
Over the last few years, since the crash of the housing bubble and in this troubled economy, many homeowners have homes worth significantly less than what they paid, greatly diminished incomes, and other issues.
Friday, October 25, 2013
AECOM to announce fiscal year 2013 fourth-quarter, full-year results on Nov. 12
AECOM Technology Corporation , a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for public and private clients in more than 140 countries around the world, will hold a conference call with analysts and investors on Nov. 12 to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2013 financial results.
Howie Long: If I played today, I would either be Suh or Watt.
With all the BS surrounding Suh's fines, the man I consider one of the GOAT D-lineman says his play compares the best with either Ndamukong Suh or JJ Watt.
Maine Country & Coast Real Estate
Maine Country and Coast Real Estate was founded with one simple goal - To provide a professional standard of excellence based on the ingenuity and long standing work ethic of Maine people.
$452,000 in funding announced for Bay of Islands projects
ST. JOHN'S - The towns of Cox's Cove, Meadows and Mount Moriah are about to see some improvements in water and sewer, recreation, roads and five services.
Hamptons Sales Surge Fuels Million-Dollar Home Knock-Downs
Josh Guberman paid $3.4 million in 2011 for a house that had lingered on the market in New York's Hamptons for almost a year.
Realtors' economist expects Charlotte inventory shortage to persist
Shortages in the supply of existing and newly built homes is driving up home prices nationwide, a trend expected to run into 2014, a real estate expert said.
Amazon's Biodome Greenhouse HQ Receives Green Light From Seattle's Design Review Board
Last night Seattle's Design Review Board voted unanimously to approve Amazon's plans to build a set of futuristic biodomes for their new downtown headquarters.
Fluor to Present at Baird?s 2013 Industrial Conference
[Business Wire] - Fluor Corporation?s Vice President of Corporate Finance & Investor Relations, Ken Lockwood, will give a presentation to investors at Baird?s 2013 Industrial Conference in Chicago on Tuesday, November 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
DJC Green Building Blog
House gets a deep green remodel for $150 a square foot
The following post is by Kathleen O'Brien:
It's taken awhile to go from touring green homes to actually living in one, but for Becky Chan, it's been well worth it.� Chan has been blogging her two-year journey, and says she got hooked on the idea as a result of visiting "homes built with recycled or reclaimed materials to reduce waste, homes with green roofs and living walls to slow stormwater� runoff and filter pollutants, and the first net-zero-energy house built in Seattle.?
This year's Green Home Tour will include Becky Chan's net-zero energy house, which has a 6.72-kilowatt solar array.
Now, those who plan to partake of this year's Green Home Tour on April 27, co-produced by the NW EcoBuilding Guild and Built Green of King and Snohomish County, will get to see her "deep green" remodel.
Parie Hines, LD Arch, designed the remodel and was impressed by Chan's focus on combining deep green ambitions with "thrift."� Hines conservatively estimates a final construction cost of $150 per square foot (the original goal was $135 per square foot), pointing out that the new remodel includes high quality (and expensive) windows and infrastructure, while keeping finishes and details simple (and less expensive).
Chan's "Blue View, Green Built" net zero energy remodel is one of several in the North Seattle tour quadrant, and includes SIPS construction (3 walls were replaced with SIPS), rainwater harvesting, natural materials, salvaged/reused materials, solar PV, ductless mini-split heating, triple glazed windows, and a heat pump water heater. The home is also an example of deconstruction.
After the tour, she wanted to learn more, so she joined the NW EcoBuilding Guild, the nonprofit that has organized the free tour for three years.� She also attended a net zero energy workshop conducted by Sustainable Ballard where she met Ted Clifton, TC Legend Homes. Clifton had built the net zero energy house Chan had so admired in the 2011 tour. She eventually hired him to conduct the remodel. She then bought a home, with remodeling in mind, that was conveniently located to services she knew she would need, proactively reducing her carbon footprint.
For those responsible for programming, funding, or otherwise involved with green building education, the hope is that this education translates to implementation. Chan's deep green remodel is a great example of how this works.
Kathleen O'Brien is a long time advocate for green building and sustainable development since before it was "cool." She lives in a green home, and drives a hybrid when she drives at all. She continues to provide consulting on special projects for O'Brien & Company, the firm she founded over 20 years ago, and provides leadership training and mentoring through her legacy project: The Emerge Leadership Project. Her book "Green Home Primer" is apparently on Becky Chan's bed stand (No kidding!)
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Stocks slip as investors focus on earnings
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2014 Offensive Linemen Recruits Likely to Compete for Starting Role as Freshmen
The physical and mental demands of playing on the front line of a collegiate offensive attack can make it awfully difficult for freshmen to crack a starting lineup.
Home Construction Rises, as Do Building Permits
Construction starts on single-family homes surged 7 percent to an annual rate of 628,000 units in August, the highest level in six months.
Economy Sagged Last Month As Job Market Slows
The job market cooled last month even before the U.S. economy went into a deep freeze because of a government shutdown.
Choice Hotels International Reports Third Quarter 2013 Diluted EPS Of $0.70 Per Share
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The Lock, Stock, and Barrel Listing
The Lock, Stock, and Barrel Listing: Long common in resort and second-home communities, the practice...
Port of Vancouver holds hearing on oil terminal
The proposed Tesoro-Savage oil transfer terminal at the Port of Vancouver would include operations at Terminal 5, west of Interstate 5. Buy this photo About 50 people are on hand for this morning's hearing of Port of Vancouver Commission on a proposed lease agreement with Tesoro Corp. and Savage Companies.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Pulte to Cut Executives
Pulte to Cut Executives: PulteGroup Inc., the country?s second-largest home builder by annual...
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...
Manmohan's air miles add up to little in way of India's diplomatic success in nine years
The success of diplomacy is not measured in terms of the air miles showing on the odometer of official peregrinations.
Foreclosures sink in Phoenix area since crash peak
Rows of homes stand at a housing development on March 6, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona. In 2008, Phoenix, Arizona was at the forefront of the U.S. housing crisis with home prices falling 55 percent between 2005 and 2011 leaving many developers to abandon development projects.
Builders lure 'em in with free extras
Surveyor Mitch Fishkin, foreground, works with Jim Ramus, staking out curbs for new sections at the Eagle Crest development in Sugar Loaf.
U.S. existing home sales fall, price appreciation slows
File photo shows a for-sale sign at a home in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood of Washington.
March Newsletter Online
The March newsletter is now online.
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Fenland electrical contractor helps BBC Diy Sos team rebuild Little Miracles home
Bloom & Wake - BBC DIY SOS Project. Some of Bloom and Wake's team with members of the DIY SOS team.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
First Coast Success: John Baker, Patriot Transportation Holding
John Baker is a native Jacksonville business leader, having joined the family-run Florida Rock Industries Inc. after completing his service in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Selling a Town on Rentals
Selling a Town on Rentals: DESPITE a dearth of buyers and a glut of renters these days, an effort to...
Pulte to Cut Executives
Pulte to Cut Executives: PulteGroup Inc., the country?s second-largest home builder by annual...
Goals For Economic Contingency Plans
I've talked a lot about economic contingency plans -what you'll do if a recession hits, for example.
Union members storm Sydney River Bridge construction site
Union protesters who say they're upset over the hiring of non-union workers from New Brunswick at the Sydney River Bridge construction site have stormed the site, attempting to remove the out of province workers.
Ballarat real estate market solid: REIV
BALLARAT'S real estate market is expected to remain solid for the next six months, the head of the local Real Estate Institute of Victoria branch has predicted.
Rendering Reveal: Take a Look at Vibiana's Proposed Mixed-Use Neighbor
When developer Tom Gilmore sold the parking lot next to the 137-year-old Vibiana, a former church and current events space, he wanted to ensure nothing tacky and/or out-of-place went up .
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Monday, October 21, 2013
Sundt Construction: Cordis Junction Interchange
Autodesk BIM solutions help untangle a highway junction in Arizona.
Casino advocate allegedly assaulted
Tensions over a proposed casino in Revere turned to violence at a rally Saturday morning, police and the Suffolk district attorney's office said.
NSP union pickets at corporate headquarters
Nova Scotia Power Inc.'s office in downtown Halifax was the site of a union picket Monday.
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Modern Home Builders Talk New Construction Trends
As new home construction picks up speed in the wake of the recent recession, modern home builders are getting creative about their craftsmanship and focusing on what their customers are looking for. These days, it?s not about lavish amenities, rather new modern home buyers are looking for efficient homes with room to grow.
The latest new homeowner trends focus on quality and value, and include the following sound strategies:
In-House Single-Design Model
Traditionally, new home construction included the services of separate engineering and construction firms. To save time and money, and pass the savings to the consumer, modern home builders have firms that do the engineering and contractor coordination all in-house. This trend helps speed up the construction process by up to six months, allowing firms to focus on additional projects.
Energy Efficient and Eco-Friendly New Modern Homes
As new homeowners accept the reality that energy costs aren?t going to decrease, they seek long-term energy efficient solutions. Examples include the installation of occupancy sensors, systems that recover energy, high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, and solar energy solutions. Health-conscious clients seek advanced filtration systems and materials with low VOCs, while the eco-friendly look for the use of sustainable or recycled materials like bamboo, cork and re-purposed building materials (e.g., crushed concrete in place of gravel). Those who are particularly energy-savvy seek smart passive house designs with a tight building envelope, smart roofs and energy efficient windows.
Appealing to the Genders
Modern home builders find that among new home shoppers, women generally have the last say. To appeal to the female consumer, the latest trend is to construct dwellings that make homemaking simpler with larger kitchens, more storage spaces and bigger washing areas.
Men tend to gravitate toward homes with bigger garages with a shop area and a space in the house to entertain friends. Men also prefer bathrooms that have a water closet and bathtub that?s separate from the shower.
Room to Grow
Today?s new homeowners aren?t looking for houses that they can sell for a profit in the near future. Instead, they?re looking for homes that their family can grow in for several decades. New construction trends allow homeowners to easily convert spaces as the needs of their family change. These spaces are innovative and allow for the simple integration of new technologies and building additions.
Connectivity
The ?house of tomorrow? that people dreamed about in the 1960s is here today. Modern homeowners want to interact with their houses with a simple touch of a button, even when they?re away. The latest trends include the installation of standby generators that a homeowner can turn on or off from a computer or mobile device. They also seek smart programmable thermostats that they can adjust remotely using a mobile device.
Smart appliances are in demand. In addition to being energy-efficient, the latest dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers tap into areas that have smart grids, evaluate the local utility company?s time-of-use rates, and operate when electricity rates are the lowest. In the kitchen, Wi-Fi-enabled refrigerators let homeowners display their favorite pictures as well as seek and share recipes from a built in touch-screen monitor.
Another hot trend that consumers seek are power outlets with USB ports that make it simple to plug in a lamp and charge a phone at the same time without the need to purchase a power strip.
Modern home builders must meet new homeowners where they are in regards to the down market and economic uncertainties. As Americans get back on their feet, the latest value-added building trends are the forces that driving the new home construction market.
Hot-Weather Safety Tips For Construction Sites
Hot-Weather Safety Tips For Construction Sites That All Supervisors And Workers Must Know
If you operate a construction firm, keeping your crew safe and sound in a jobsite when the temperatures are soaring high is a challenge. How do you convince someone to wear a heavy material overall or dungarees in a hot summer climate while working and still feel comfortable? Unless you want to suffocate them under the stress of high heat temperatures. As a matter of fact, heat stress is the number one cause of fatigue and distraction. You will realize that your workers are not paying attention to details anymore.
That said, what's the solution because your workers need to protect themselves anyway?
The rule of the thumb remains--keep them hydrated. It may seem very obvious, but there are practical challenges that come with it too. If you want to embrace safety at all times, then keep reading because this article has great summer safety tips for those individuals who stay outdoors working.
1 Hydrate
There are many beverages out there to keep you hydrated, but water is the best. The problem is that it's tasteless and boring. So a little spicing up would be a great favor indeed. You could add electrolytic beverages such as Squincher or Gatorade to the water. You could even complement it with a slice of lemon and see the magic. These additives will instantly turn the tasteless water into something fun to drink, and they add electrolytes to the body. To make it sound clear, think of a wet cell battery and how it behaves when a low concentration of battery acid is added onto it. Your body loves anything that sparks it into action, so this complement will help it perform better.
2 keep off designer beverage labels such as Red Bull
Carbonated drinks and sugary concoctions are not recommended at this time. Anything with caffeine should also be avoided at all cost. Lemonade or citrus beverages are fine, although you need to supplement them with 50% water. If you are a smoker, try and cut back on your consumption of tobacco since it limits proper circulation of oxygen into the lungs.
3 Selecting your lunch hour meals
Most people consume junk foods because they think these meals are quick and convenient. What they don't know is that these foods are full of unhealthy fats and preservatives. When such elements get into the digestive system, they tend to stress the body in high heat environment. Your safest bet would be to eat bigger portions for breakfast and smaller portions during lunchtime. If possible, eat salads and avoid solid meals.
Maine Country & Coast Real Estate
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Bay Area home sales, prices drop in September
Bay Area home sales dropped in September and the median price slid for the second month in a row, according to a report Thursday.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Builders lure 'em in with free extras
Surveyor Mitch Fishkin, foreground, works with Jim Ramus, staking out curbs for new sections at the Eagle Crest development in Sugar Loaf.
New Market Research Report: Hunt Oil Company - Oil & Gas - Deals and Alliances Profile
It is a part of the Hunt family of companies. The company along with its subsidiaries and affiliates carries out exploration, production and development of oil and natural gas.
Gospel Fellowship Church Volunteering at Into Action Treatment
Gospel Fellowship volunteers time and resources at Into Action Treatment, a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Boynton Beach, FL.
Former Head of NNSA, Thomas D?Agostino, Joins Fluor?s Government Group
[Business Wire] - Fluor Corporation announced today that Thomas P. D?Agostino has joined the company?s Government Group as the senior vice president of Strategic Planning and Development.
Harnden Street Home Price Dipped to $450,000
The price was recently reduced on this home, which is located at 83 Harnden Street in Reading.
Modern Updates to Old-School Building Materials
Building with materials at hand, like straw bales or soil, has gained followers, in part because of the energy savings the materials can yield.
Unitech inks Rs 1,000 crore office leasing deal with Accenture
Unitech and its group firm Unitech Corporate Parks , which is listed in London, last week signed the lease deed with Accenture, sources said.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Google vaults past MS, Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway in m-cap, 3rd after Apple Inc, Exxon
Google Inc shares rises more than 14 per cent to an all-time high of $1,015.46, swelling its market value by about $40 billion.
1 arrested, 1 sought in robbery of realtor, 84, in Plymouth Township
One man was arrested while another is at large in the robbery of an 84-year-old real estate agent in Plymouth Township, Pa.
Central Jersey Home Sales
Some Hunterdon sales may be older. This list will be published, in part, in the Sunday, Oct. 20 Courier News Flemington and Raritan Township 1 Manchester Rd to H Bruce Milnes and Laima Williams from estate of Ruth H Smal.
Indian Point Nuclear Plant Worker Pleads Guilty After Attempt To Cover Up Diesel Fuel Contamination
A former supervisor who was accused of trying to cover up fuel contamination at Entergy Corp.'s Indian Point nuclear plant in New York has pleaded guilty to a federal charge.
Highway 99 rebuild through Madera nears end
Extensive work to reconstruct a stretch of Highway 99 through Madera is nearing completion after two years of traffic headaches, and city and Caltrans leaders will celebrate the $37 million project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.
HDR Constructors helps turn manure, organic waste into natural gas
HDR has built a similar facility which turns organic waste into natural gas in Oxnard, Calif., for onion grower Gills Onions LLC. HDR Constructors Inc., a Kansas City-based subsidiary of Omaha engineering, construction and architecture firm HDR Inc. , is designing and building an "anaerobic digester" facility - a plant that turns organic waste into ... (more)
ICA Fluor to Build Vinyl Chloride Monomer Plant in Mexico
[Business Wire] - Fluor Corporation announced today that its ICA Fluor industrial engineering-construction joint venture with Empresas ICA, S.A.B. de C.V. signed a contract with Petroquimica Mexicana de Vinilo , a joint venture between Mexichem, the leading Mexican petrochemical company, and Pemex, Mexico?s state-owned oil and gas company, for the revamp of the vinyl chloride monomer plant located within the Pajaritos ...
EastGroup profit surges as expansion continues
The company said Thursday that quarterly profit rose 24 percent to $8.4 million, or 28 cents per share, in the three months that ended September 30. That's up from $6.8 million, or 23 cents per share, in 2012's third quarter.
Friday, October 18, 2013
AEC Firms Offer Mixed Reaction to Government Shutdown
As the partial government shutdown stretched into its second week, federal agency officials, contractors and sector analysts reacted differently to the effect on contracts, staffing and profitability.
Bottom May Be Near for Slide in Housing
Bottom May Be Near for Slide in Housing: How low can the market go? For real estate, some economists...
Warren Buffett backs new business kits for kids
OMAHA, Neb. - Earlier this year, Warren Buffett congratulated a group of three Kentucky kids for developing kits to help their peers set up businesses.
Mini Hoists Give a Big Lift to Industrial Plant Maintenance Teams: WVSN Reports
Unlike electric chain hoists that may be designated for assembly line production or specific work stations for repeated lifting, the LX Mini Lever Hoist and CX Mini Hand Chain Hoist from Harrington Hoists, Inc. are small enough to be carried in a belt pouch or toolbox which makes them ideal for maintenance crews as they move about industrial sites.
Buffett Defends Dimon, Says Regulators Take Ton of Flesh
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon will withstand litigation and legal probes that led his bank to take a $7.2 billion charge in the third quarter.
Primoris Subsidiary Sprint Pipeline Services Announces New Contract Work Valued at $90 Million
[Business Wire] - Primoris Services Corporation today announced recent major contract awards from midstream oil & gas companies totaling approximately $90 million.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Prolonged shutdown could hurt housing market recovery
Until legislation providing for funding is signed into law, many federal government offices will remain closed, and many government programs, including some that affect federal housing and mortgage programs, will be suspended or slowed due to the lapse in government funding.
Stronger Lure for Prospective Home Buyers
Stronger Lure for Prospective Home Buyers: Home prices and mortgage rates have fallen so far that...
IBEW threatens to picket shops
Local 213 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is turning up the heat against third party businesses in its ongoing labour dispute with FortisBC.
Home Construction Rises, as Do Building Permits
Construction starts on single-family homes surged 7 percent to an annual rate of 628,000 units in August, the highest level in six months.
Assembly candidates in the 14th district take different approaches to property tax relief
State Assembly candidates for the 14th district. Democratic incumbents Dan Benson, left, and Wayne DeAngelo, center, will face Republican challengers Steve Cook, right, and Ron Hass.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Crash Tests Use Center for Pet Safety's Dummy Dogs
Crash tests use Center for Pet Safety's dummy dogs By SUE MANNING Associated Press LOS ANGELES To make the world safer for pets, Lindsey Wolko had to design an indestructible dog.
Apple, Cupertino celebrate after path cleared for new headquarters
City officials and Apple's chief financial officer Wednesday celebrated the launch of the company's spaceship-shaped headquarters after a series of unanimous City Council votes that pave the way for construction to begin on the 2.8 million-square-foot behemoth by the end of the year.
Does the Government Shutdown Threaten the Real Estate Market?
The real estate market has been one of the strongest pillars of the economy following the credit meltdown of yesteryear.
Mini Hoists Give a Big Lift to Industrial Plant Maintenance Teams: WVSN Reports
Unlike electric chain hoists that may be designated for assembly line production or specific work stations for repeated lifting, the LX Mini Lever Hoist and CX Mini Hand Chain Hoist from Harrington Hoists, Inc. are small enough to be carried in a belt pouch or toolbox which makes them ideal for maintenance crews as they move about industrial sites.
Zacks Upgrades USG Corp. to "Outperform"
The firm currently has a $29.20 target price on the stock. Zacks ' price objective indicates a potential upside of 5.15% from the company's current price.
Home Forecast Calls for Pain
Home Forecast Calls for Pain: Home prices are expected to drop 2.5% this year and rise just 1.1%...
Petrofac Ltd Rating Reiterated by Deutsche Bank
's stock had its "hold" rating restated by investment analysts at Deutsche Bank in a note issued to investors on Monday, AnalystRatings.NET reports.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
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...
World War II ace pilot for Germany dies in Brazil
In an interview with the Globo TV network, Drewes said last year that he never shot at pilots that parachuted out of the planes he shot down.
Bond Architects: Ladue Education Center
The new Ladue Early Childhood Education Center is completed early and under budget with help from Autodesk BIM.
'Clash of Clans' maker sells stake for $1.5 bln
San Francisco Bay Area commuters were kept in suspense after a transit strike deadline passed at midnight Monday without news from the region's major transit system or the two unions.
The Lock, Stock, and Barrel Listing
The Lock, Stock, and Barrel Listing: Long common in resort and second-home communities, the practice...
Petrofac Ltd Rating Reiterated by Deutsche Bank
's stock had its "hold" rating restated by investment analysts at Deutsche Bank in a note issued to investors on Monday, AnalystRatings.NET reports.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Hot Property: Home sale brings pain and gain to Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg has sold his home in the 90210 ZIP Code for $12.995 million - $1 million less than the actor-producer was asking when he listed it two years ago.
Developers Cater to Two-Wheeled Traffic in Portland, Ore.
Developers Cater to Two-Wheeled Traffic in Portland, Ore.: Portland is nationally recognized as a...
Liam Dann: Cunliffe's Labour smart to play dumb
The Labour Party under David Cunliffe already looks sharper than the David Shearer version when it comes to picking up on business and economic issues and turning them into ammunition for political attack.
Engineering firm URS furloughs 3,000 employees due to U.S. shutdown
URS Corp, which builds and operates energy and other industrial projects, said it has temporarily laid off about 3,000 employees due to the U.S. government shutdown.
Opponents of India's Newest State Stage Blackouts and Protests
Indian supporters of united Andhra Pradesh gather on a street and shout slogans during a protest against the formation of Telangana state, in Ananthapuram district some 400 kms from Hyderabad on Oct. 4, 2013 Thousands of striking electrical workers have shut down power plants for a third day in Andhra Pradesh, leaving large swaths of the southern ... (more)
London's Human Trafficking Problem Growing
A study says officials are in denial about the scale of the problem - especially male victims who are often too frightened to report what's going on.
Xavier University: Campus Expansion
University takes advantage of Autodesk BIM processes for design, construction, and operations as it adds four buildings to its campus.
Hero Complex Gallery's Walking Dead Art Exhibit Takes a Bite Out of LA
After what feels like an eternity without Rick and the gang in our lives, "The Walking Dead" finally returns to AMC this Sunday night, kicking off the fourth season of the show.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Aegion Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results
[Business Wire] - Aegion Corporation will issue its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 after market close.
Pac-12 2014 recruiting scenarios
This week's list offers a look through the Pac-12 at the potential best-case and worst-case scenarios that the 2014 recruiting cycle could bring for various programs.
Work to begin shortly on long-awaited Batemans Bay marina
Construction of a New South Wales far south coast boating complex that was first proposed eight years ago is expected to begin next month.
ND farmer finds oil spill while harvesting wheat
In this Oct. 8, 2013 photo provided by the North Dakota Health Department, a vacuum trucks cleans up oil in near Tioga, N.D. The North Dakota Health Department says more than 20,000 barrels of crude oil have spewed out of a Tesoro Corp. oil pipeline in a wheat field in northwestern North Dakota.
2 brothers paying $4.8M in Heinz insider trading case
Two Brazilian brothers agreed to pay $4.8 million to settle federal civil charges of insider trading ahead of the announcement of a plan to acquire H.J. Heinz Co.
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