Saturday, May 31, 2014
Why It's Time to Buy
Vigilance Urged for N.Y.U. After Abuses in Abu Dhabi
Friday, May 30, 2014
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden already becoming a friend to nature
Gary Griggs, Our Ocean Backyard: The California Coastal Reports Project
Carlisle raising the roof
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Infusion from China for Toledo, Ohio, Real Estate
Median CEO pay crosses $10 million in 2013
This photo combination shows, from left, Nabors Industries CEO Anthony Petrello, in Houston, and TJX CEO Carol Meyrowitz, in Framingham, Mass.
Petrofac gets $630 mln contract for EnQuest's North Sea assets
Oil and gas services group Petrofac Ltd said it received a contract worth $630 million from EnQuest Plc to provide operations and maintenance services at EnQuest's North Sea assets.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Sunyani SHS Alumni commences Ghc250,000 project
US New-Home Sales Rose 6.4 Percent in April
Sales of U.S. new homes recovered in April after slumping in the previous two months.
Last Chance to Submit Class Proposals for AU 2014
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Stronger Lure for Prospective Home Buyers
Last Chance to Submit Class Proposals for AU 2014
Monday, May 26, 2014
Letter: The good, bad and ugly about the Kohler proposal
Before hearing of this proposal, we have had good feelings about the many ways the Kohler family has enriched Sheboygan County.
U.S. Hits Builders With Pay Probe
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Survey shows big jump in cash home sales in Iowa
Berry, 74, is selling her three-bedroom ranch in the small northern Iowa town of Hudson and plans to move to a townhouse in the Des Moines suburbs to live closer to her son and sister.
5 Things Buyers Do That Drive Real Estate Agents Nuts
The process of buying a home can be long and challenging. It can be stressful for both buyers and their real estate agents.
US stocks edge higher in afternoon trading
This May 11, 2007 file photo shows a Wall Street sign in front of the flag-draped facade of the New York Stock Exchange.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
In Brooklyn, Union Avenue Gets Built Up
Condos and rental buildings are rising where factories and garages once stood.
When it comes to real estate marketing, don't waste money on passive techniques
According to the National Association of Realtors' newly released 2014 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report, only 4 percent of sellers and 9 percent of buyers found their agent on a website.
Global Markets-Shares rise on U.S. housing data; Ukraine vote looms
The benchmark S&P 500 rose above a closing record high set 10 days ago, but was still shy of an all-time intraday high above 1,900.
Friday, May 23, 2014
ETS Election April 26 - May 1
The Mountain Was Almost an NFL Player
So we're not too surprised to learn that he almost ended up in the NFL! that Thor was very nearly an Indianapolis Colt rather than a Westerosi Mountain.
US home sales rose 1.3 percent in April
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that sales rose 1.3 percent from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.65 million.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Miami?s Past and Future Clash at a Building Site
Preservationists say an Indian village discovered in Miami is among the most significant in the United States. Developers who want to build an entertainment complex there disagree.
PPC expands in Zimbabwe for the future as cement demand cools
Zimbabwe's economic slowdown has hit the construction industry, with PPC saying yesterday that "in-country liquidity constraints" had led to a cooling in cement demand.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
KCK standoff suspect killed by return fire from police
No hearing date has been set yet in Kansas City's attempt to make the Lyft ride-sharing service comply with the rules now governing regular taxicab service.
Workers at N.Y.U.?s Abu Dhabi Site Faced Harsh Conditions
Workers who built New York University?s new campus said they faced grim conditions, in stark contrast to the university?s pledges to treat them fairly.
Demand for apartment rentals rise, inventory low
Oscar Carreno, his sister and her children got settled in at the new Coral Mountain apartments, next to Costco, in La Quinta.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Selling a Town on Rentals
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Find more information by visiting www.westcoastcontractors.com or contact Michael Mitchell at Christie Communications at mmitchell@christiecomm.com
Monday, May 19, 2014
Petrofac wins $970 million Algerian contract
Oil and gas services group Petrofac Ltd , which slashed its 2014 profit forecast by 11 percent this month, said on Friday it was awarded an contract worth $970 million in Algeria.
Camden County unveils new temporary housing for homeless veterans
Election: City Council
Ed Neilson * State Rep. Ed Neilson has served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2012 but said his LGBT support started before then.
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Tennis club to make way for Holcombe Brook flats
A TENNIS club will be demolished to make way for 50 retirement flats in Holcombe Brook after planners gave plans the go-ahead.
Petrofac Limited Given "Buy" Rating at Societe Generale
's stock had its "buy" rating restated by investment analysts at Societe Generale in a note issued to investors on Monday, ARN reports.
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Minnesota's construction sector loses 2,200 jobs in April
April's construction job numbers turned out to be a letdown following strong growth earlier in the year that initially seemed to promise a roaring building season.
Homesnap Pro Lets Real Estate Agents Access Real-Time Listing Data On Their Smartphone
An app for interested homebuyers called Homesnap got its start by allowing users to snap a photo of any home in the U.S. in order to get all the details about it, including things like square footage, market availability, and the home's value.