Architecture and Construction: October 2014

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Anti-theft pouch from Travelon

The Anti-Theft Classic Slim Pouch from Travelon looks perfect for keeping your cards, passport, and a phone with you while you travel. The bag has a quick-access phone pocket on the front and a small zippered pocket for cash or small items.

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Monday, October 13, 2014

Aegion Corporation Announces Appointment of Walter J. Galvin to Board of Directors

[Business Wire] - Aegion Corporation today announced the appointment of Walter J. Galvin to its Board of Directors. Mr. Galvin brings more than 40 years of management and financial experience to Aegion?s board.

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Dean Donovan joins Long & Foster's Lewes office

Carol J. Materniak, manager of Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., Rehoboth and Lewes offices, has announced that Dean Donovan has transferred from the Long and Foster Rehoboth Beach office to the Long and Foster Lewes office. Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. is the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States.

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As Housing Goes, So Goes the Economy

As Housing Goes, So Goes the Economy: The Great Recession began with the bursting of the housing...

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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Real estate agent attacked outside Laguna Niguel home

Local real estate agents are on edge after police said a 55-year-old real estate agent was grabbed and punched by an unknown man Saturday afternoon outside a Laguna Niguel home. Sheriff's deputies responded to the incident at 12:55 p.m and searched the area of the 24000 block of Paseo Del Campo, where the attack took place, Kiernan said.

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Dubai is back building again (The Australian)

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Lincoln Center Turns to Solar Power to Provide Some of Its Bright Light

Thirty-six panels have been installed on the roof of the Rose Building in Manhattan, representing another step in a campaign to go green.

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Saturday, October 11, 2014

Green acres $2.8 million waterfront park opens in Guttenberg and NB

After eight years punctuated by construction delays and a superstorm or two, a new $2.8 million park opened alongside River Road on Monday, Oct. 6. Located two-thirds on property owned by North Bergen and the rest in Guttenberg, the joint venture includes a playground, picnic areas, grassy knolls, a direct view of Upper Manhattan across the river, and a semicircular amphitheater. "This park is a testament to persistence, cooperation, and a little bit of luck," said Guttenberg Mayor Gerald Drasheff, who first dreamed up the multi-municipality project.

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Campus Federal Credit Union has opened a relocated and remodeled branch at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Medical Plaza II, Suite 2008. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Federal Credit Union merged with Campus Federal in April 2012 to provide greater branch access, expanded product availability, electronic access and services to members.

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Granite Awarded $21 Million Freeway Project in California

[Business Wire] - Granite Construction Incorporated announced today that it has been awarded a $21 million contract for the State Route 99/Hosking Avenue Interchange by the City of Bakersfield.

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Friday, October 10, 2014

In downtown LA, an old market becomes grand again

At 97 years old, Grand Central Market has become one of the hottest destinations in this city, drawing long lines of foodies eager for the finest in artisanal cheeses, coddled eggs and pour-over coffee. In August, the historic food market in downtown Los Angeles was named by Bon Appetit magazine as one of the country's 10 best new food venues.

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Fluor Secures Canadian Oil Sands Contract

[Business Wire] - Fluor Corporation was awarded an engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction contract by Fort Hills Energy L.P. for the utilities scope of the Fort Hills oil sands mining project.

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Why the Lowest Bidder Doesnt Always Win Construction Contracts - Construction Industry News and Articles (greatpossibilities)

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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Markup and Profit Blog

Attended Michael's Seminar in Bremerton, WA many years ago (around 2000?) and bought the first Markup and Profit. The past few years have been very tough for me. It's time for a Recharge! Looking forward to getting some new inspiration and practical advice, so I'm buying "Revisited", and, just bought Profitable Sales. I'll bet with Michael's inspiration and guidance, I can thrive again! Thanks, Michael.

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UPDATE 2-Brazil's Silva not yet ready to endorse Neves in runoff

Environmentalist Marina Silva said on Thursday she will wait for political pledges from pro-business opposition candidate Aecio Neves before backing him in the Oct. 26 runoff to Brazil's presidential election. An endorsement from Silva, who finished third in the election's first round on Sunday with 22 million votes, would increase Neves' chances of unseating leftist President Dilma Rousseff and ending 12 years of Workers' Party rule.

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Temporary Agreement Is Intended to Allow Gaza to Import Materials for Rebuilding

Israeli and Palestinian officials reached a temporary accord to move reconstruction material into Gaza, a senior United Nations official said.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

(SALES) Why Do Realtors Spend On Print?

You were right if you said, 'More than any other advertiser!' They're paying for expensive stocks, full color photos, the works. But why don't they use radio too? One: Because radio's never proved itself to realtors.

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Moylan, Thillens disagree on whether to raise state minimum wage

Among the issues separating 55th District State House candidates Marty Moylan and Mel Thillens -- competing in one of this year's most closely watched legislative races -- is the minimum wage. Moylan, the incumbent Democrat elected two years ago, supports a statewide increase from $8.25 to $10 an hour -- echoing a push by Gov. Pat Quinn in his re-election campaign.

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Miller Homes pulls flotation (Financial Times)

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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Service Thurs. for longtime Gainesville real estate agent killed in traffic accident

A celebration of life will be held Thursday for Erice Johnson, a longtime Gainesville real estate agent who was killed last week in a traffic accident. Johnson's real estate career spanned 41 years with Boulevard Associates and as co-owner of Heritage Real Estate.

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