Provides the latest RSS feeds for Construction News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page industriesnews.net http://www.industriesnews.net/construction/&cid=21 en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 10:18:28 -0400 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:18:28 -0400 30 A Bangladesh Government report into the collapse of a multi-storied factory building has uncovered a series of violations. The report revealed that the building had been constructed with sub-standard materials on unsuitable land. According to the BBC, it also recommended life sentences for the building's owner and the owners of five garment factories operating there. The Rana Plaza collapse on ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214732101&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:20:02 -0400 ANI http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214732101 The owner of the former St. Louis County Jail in Duluth still wants to convert the property into living space, but he hopes to lock up a few filmmakers first. The Duluth News Tribune reports on the role the vacant jail will play in the upcoming Duluth Superior Film Festival. Grant Carlson, who owns the jail, wants to hold a reception there in the hopes of staging film shoots there. In the long ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214737502&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:25:21 -0400 Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214737502 Fri May 24, 2013 8:11am EDT May 24 (Reuters) - The Commerce Department on Friday revised U.S. building permit data issued on May 16. Preliminary data are also included for comparison. PCT CHANGE Apr (Prev) Mar (Prev) Apr'13/12 (Prev) Permits 12.9 14.3 -6.5 -6.5 34.2 35.8 RATES Apr (Prev) Mar (Prev) Apr'12 (Prev) Permits ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214737524&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 08:11:10 -0400 Reuters http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214737524 The Council of Smaller Enterprises is launching a program to recoup building owners in Ohio for the cost of energy efficiency upgrades. The Council of Smaller Enterprises will offer a first-ever program to recoup building owners in Ohio for the cost of energy efficiency upgrades through regular monthly billing, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Under the Ohio Energy Resource Fund, the ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214736708&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:20:36 -0400 Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214736708 "Construction Chemicals (Global)" report to their offering. Plimsoll's Construction Chemicals (Global) analysis is the most definitive and accurate study of the Construction Chemicals (Global) sector in 2013. The report is split into two sections and uses both a written and graphical analysis - analysing the 100 largest Construction Chemicals (Global) companies. ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214736053&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 07:03:04 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214736053 The Government of Liberia (GoL) through the Ministry Public Works and the China Henan International Cooperation Group Co. Limited (CHICO)have signed the agreement for the construction of the new Caldwell Bridge. Construction for the new Caldwell Bridge costs the GoL US$8,288,872.91, and the construction period will last for 18 months. Program marking the signing of the contract agreement between ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214736056&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:49:37 -0400 All Africa http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214736056 Developer Joe Mohamed is putting the finishing touches on the four-story office building in downtown Roseville, and hes looking for a restaurant tenant for the first floor. Developer Joe Mohamed is putting the finishing touches on the four-story office building in downtown Roseville, and hes looking for a restaurant tenant for the first floor. The building will be completed in late summer. The ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214736055&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:20:03 -0400 Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214736055 An analysis by RealtyTrac Inc. shows Sacramentos housing market headed for a more normal pattern, with new-housing permits growing briskly in early 2013 and foreclosures dropping sharply. An analysis by RealtyTrac Inc. shows Sacramentos housing market headed for a more normal pattern, with new-housing permits growing briskly in early 2013 and foreclosures dropping sharply. With 42 new permits ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214736054&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 06:10:02 -0400 Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214736054 It was a moment that would test their resolve in a match that would summarise their season - and the Chiefs delivered.A try to Bundee Aki in the 70th minute helped the Chiefs secure an entertaining 28-19 victory over the Crusaders at Waikato Stadium.The hosts' superior kicking game and ability to capitalise on the inferiority of their opponents' kick allowed them to secure a 15-13 ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214735272&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:48:56 -0400 Sportal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214735272 DOHA, May 23 2013 (Al Jazeera) - Those responsible for the Bangladesh building collapse that killed more than 1,000 garment workers should be given life in prison, a government-appointed committee has ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214733275&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:07:48 -0400 IPS http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214733275 24 May 2013 A man jumping to his death killed a five-year-old girl by falling on her as she walked with her parents outside the apartment building, South Korean police have ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214733276&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:07:21 -0400 Independent.ie http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214733276 John Kerry said ahead of a second round of meetings Friday. "I am convinced, with great humility, that this moment is a critical one for the region and particularly for Israel, for Palestine and for Jordan," Kerry said before meeting with Israeli ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214732814&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 04:04:31 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214732814 Rescuers check water beneath a four-lane highway bridge that collapsed halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, British Colombia, on Thursday. The accident on the Skagit River bridge sent vehicles and people into the water, leaving three injured. Questions are being raised about safety measures around the US's infrastructure, as the bridge had a sufficiency rating of just 57.4 out of ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214732625&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:58:08 -0400 The Guardian http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214732625 SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean police say a suicidal man jumping to his death killed a 5-year-old girl by falling on her as she walked with her parents outside the apartment building. A police official said the 39-year-old man died immediately after he jumped Wednesday from the 11th floor of the building in the southeastern port city of Busan. The girl died later from brain damage and broken ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214732148&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 03:03:10 -0400 Canada.com http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214732148 STOCKHOLM | Fri May 24, 2013 2:32am EDT STOCKHOLM May 24 (Reuters) - Ratos : * Ratos acquires hent * Says Ratos has signed an agreement to acquire approximately 73% of the shares in the norwegian construction company hent * Says the enterprise value for 100% of the company amounts to approximately NOK ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214732147&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 02:32:29 -0400 Reuters http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214732147 BETHESDA, Md. – A parking garage partially collapsed Thursday outside a shopping mall in suburban Maryland, and officials said one construction worker died after being trapped under a concrete slab. Montgomery County rescuers worked to stabilize the structure for more than four hours to free a second worker. Officials said it appears a 50,000-pound section of the parking deck collapsed ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214731198&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 01:24:26 -0400 Fox News http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214731198 Nairobi - Residents of Nairobi County are being urged to follow laid down procedures in obtaining approvals for building plans and occupational certificates. This follows the arrest of an impostor who was caught red handed as he conned a member of the public of Sh60,000 before issuing him with fake documents. The County Clerk in charge of Administration Daniel Masetu told reporters that such ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214730691&cid=21 Fri, 24 May 2013 00:22:39 -0400 All Africa http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214730691 In part 1 of this 2 part series, you will learn about the techniques used to build apps for Office and SharePoint. We will discuss the architecture and anatomy for apps for Office and SharePoint, the various types of apps, development techniques and hosting options that are available. Throughout this session we will demonstrate various apps for Office and SharePoint, while looking under the hood ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214730147&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 23:54:36 -0400 HTML Goodies http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214730147 Torres Strait Islands Torres Shire Mayor Pedro Stephen says jobs and training in the building sector will be on the agenda when Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and his Cabinet ministers visit the far north region on Sunday.Councillor Stephen wants to set up a local construction consortium to train and employ locals, as well as improve infrastructure in the region.He says there are not enough ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214729054&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 21:57:13 -0400 ABC Australia http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214729054 Asean Ministerial Meeting on Youths (AMMY VIII) concluded on Tuesday as the ministers recognised that young professionals are in a unique position to boost Asean solidarity by offering voluntary community services in areas such as rural development, disaster relief, health, education and the environment as well as supporting vulnerable groups, including people who are differently-abled whilst ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214728452&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 21:02:04 -0400 BruDirect http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214728452 NEW YORK, NY - Today, the Empire State Building (ESB) launched its annual "My Empire State Building" photo contest, offering photographers of all levels the opportunity to submit images of the iconic landmark through their original and creative lens. By visiting the Empire State Building's Facebook page ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214728196&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 20:44:35 -0400 eTN http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214728196 The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness has approved more than $400 million in military construction in Hawaii for the 2014 fiscal year, U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa said Thursday. The money would be authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act and it includes nearly $237 million for Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kaneohe Bay, where there are plans to base more aircraft, ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214728235&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 19:59:42 -0400 Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214728235 According to the U.S. Attorney's Office Dante Phearse, 32, is being charged with one count of using an instrument of interstate commerce to communicate a threat to destroy a building by means of an explosive ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214727648&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 19:50:56 -0400 Click 2 Houston http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214727648 ST. LOUIS (KSDK) - In the past couple of years, it's gotten a lot harder to get credit. Denials are common, and an estimated 70 million Americans don't even have enough information on their credit report to have a credit score. Young people either going to or graduating from college face this challenge, but things are changing. Thomas Nitzsche from Consumer Credit Counseling ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214725805&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 18:43:56 -0400 News Channel 5 http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214725805 , eliminate the insanity and chaos in the afraid-to-make-a-mistake mortgage industry. Starting with a robust housing market as the desired result, and working backwards through the maze of barriers to achieve that end, we need to establish a framework from which we can launch this initiative. Last, we will need an efficient and reliable mortgage financing industry to provide a means to ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214725773&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 18:41:00 -0400 Forbes http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214725773 May 23, 2013 /CNW/ - The Churchill Corporation (TSX: CUQ) (TSX: CUQ.DB) ("Churchill" or the "Corporation") today announced the results from its annual general meeting held ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214725806&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 18:32:56 -0400 CNW Group http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214725806 MONTREAL -- A witness at Quebec's corruption inquiry has described how his car was once blown up when he ran afoul of an asphalt cartel. Gilles Theberge was a director at Sintra, a construction company that was one of four partners in a cartel that controlled the supply of asphalt around Montreal. He says they conspired to jack up the price 30 per cent higher than what would have been ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214724316&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:25:11 -0400 CTV http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214724316 NEW YORK, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Building Museum will recognize Turner Construction Company's 111 years of industry leadership at the Museum's annual Honor Award gala, to be held on June 4, 2013 in Washington, DC. McGraw Hill Construction ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214724317&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:15:51 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214724317 WASHINGTON -- The scattered ruins of Moore, Oklahoma, a town devastated for the fourth time in 14 years by a major tornado, are a grim reminder that current building codes can’t do much to prevent property destruction and loss of life, especially when a powerful twister cuts through town. But the death toll can be dramatically reduced when people take shelter in underground storm bunkers ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214723079&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:02 -0400 VOA http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214723079 Three struggling suburban shopping centers in the Kansas City area will be auctioned off after being taken back by their lender, LNR Property LLC. The three centers were acquired by Henry S. Miller Equity Partners for $70 million in 2006. They are Westbrooke Village, a 236,638-square-foot center in Shawnee; Regency Park, a 201,974-square-foot center in Overland Park; and Pinetree Plaza, a ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214722838&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:23:43 -0400 Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214722838 An agreement has been reached on allocating an additional $175 million for debt service to accommodate a major round of construction projects on numerous public university campuses across Texas. The Senate gave final approval to the measure House Bill 1025, authored by State Rep. Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie on Wednesday evening. The House had previously proposed $200 million in additional so-called ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214722839&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:13:25 -0400 Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214722839 The auction of the Haussner's building along Eastern Avenue in Highlandtown was cancelled on Thursday Alex Cooper Auctioneers postponed an auction of the landmark Haussners Restaurant property in Highlandtown on Thursday after a prospective buyer initiated negotiations to purchase the building in a private sale, auctioneer Paul Cooper said. Cooper declined to discuss specifics about the ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214722840&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:20:28 -0400 Baltimore Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214722840 John Danis Despite facing a slow year in the construction industry, Danis Building Construction Company has already hit some highs this year with some national recognition. The Miami Township-based company was recognized by Modern Healthcare magazine as the 14th best health care construction management firms in the U.S. It also has received six awards from the Associated Builders and Contractors ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214721251&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:01:41 -0400 Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214721251 Project manager Jonathan Lindhorst, left, and Towson University in Northeastern Maryland Director John Desmone at the site of a future $28 million building. Towson University is kicking off construction of a new Harford County building with a ground breaking ceremony May 30. The $28 million, 60,000-square-foot academic building will house a partnership program between Towson and Harford Community ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214721252&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:56:28 -0400 Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214721252 Richmond firefighters have evacuated the West Hospital building on the Virginia Commonwealth University's medical campus because of a water ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214719642&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:51:25 -0400 Richmond Times-Dispatch http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214719642 Nauman is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited. When it comes to deciding if construction and mining equipment companies are good plays, the key is to keep an eye on economic conditions in China. Like it or not, China is going to become the hotspot of economic activity in the future as it continues on its ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214719643&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:26:50 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214719643 Panic gripped people in a multi-storey building here after a letter warning of a bomb inside was recovered Thursday afternoon, police said. However, the threat turned out to be a hoax.The manager of the 10-storey district centre in Janakpuri in west Delhi called police to report that a letter saying that a bomb has been placed in the building was recovered from the toilet on the sixth floor, a ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214719644&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:25:06 -0400 India Today http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214719644 Residents of an apartment building in Wilkinsburg were evacuated on Thursday morning after people reported smelling a strong chlorine odor, authorities ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214719645&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:21:04 -0400 Tribune Review http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214719645 The app mWater provides low-cost water tests to people in the developing world and then crowdsources their results, creating definitive maps of where water is safe to ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214719646&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:18:02 -0400 Fast Company http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214719646 The planned construction of a new Kings arena in downtown Sacramento should provide a significant boost for the area's economy and job market, a University of the Pacific forecaster said today.Although the region's job growth will remain modest this year, the effect of arena construction should begin to be felt sometime next year, said UOP's Jeff Michael in his quarterly ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214717976&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:29:33 -0400 Sacramento Bee http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214717976 International Convention Center (CICC) until Sunday. Worldbex Services International (WSI) is holding this year's "Beyond the Southern Vibe" with the 10th Philippine Building and Construction Exposition (Philbex), 7th Cebu Auto Show (CAS) and 5th Cebu Food and Beverage Exposition (Cefbex) from May 23 to 26 at the CICC. "The Cebu event is an avenue for industry players in the ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214718074&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:09:59 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214718074 China Construction Bank Corp. (0939.HK) joined sovereign funds from Azerbaijan, Qatar and Norway in buying shares of Russia's second largest bank, state-controlled VTB Group (VTBR.RS), at the secondary public offering of its stock, the bank's deputy head and chief financial officer said Thursday.Speaking on a conference call from London with reporters in Moscow, Herbert Moos said that ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214718073&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:09:59 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214718073 May 23, 2013 - According to May 15 producer price report by U.S. Department of Labor, national construction materials prices slipped 0.1% in April and are up 0.4% year over year. Nonresidential construction materials prices decreased 0.1% for month and down 0.4% over last 12 months. In comment, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214718075&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:09:58 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214718075 SUGAR LAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Construction software developer HCSS has added a mobile phone time card to its selection of mobile apps available for smartphones and tablets. From the makers of HeavyBid ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214716455&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:56:56 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214716455 Lerner Enterprises has started construction of its newest apartment community at Dulles Town Center, among the first stages in the planned overhaul of the 554-acre development. The 433-unit Windmill Parc at Dulles Town Center will include one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, gourmet kitchens, "spa inspired bathrooms," a "resort style swimming pool," car wash station and other ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214716454&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:47:27 -0400 Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214716454 Chicago firefighters respond to an extra-alarm blaze in an abandoned building at 1433 S. Kenneth Ave. on Thursday. (Credit: Chicago Fire ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214716456&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:43:56 -0400 CBS 2 Chicago http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214716456 Investigators said they have uncovered evidence of businesses committing fraud by increasing prices in areas of Oklahoma devastated by tornadoes. Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt told ABC News that 30 investigators began checking for fraud in the hours after the tornado hit. The investigators said they quickly found businesses violating the law, Pruitt said, including a grocery store that ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214717307&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:40:14 -0400 Middle East Times http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214717307 Sohel Rana also "used extremely poor quality iron rods and cement," Ahmed told The Associated Press on Thursday. "There were a series of irregularities." The report found that Rana had permission to build a six-story structure and added two floors illegally so he could rent them out to garment factories. Past statements from authorities said the owner had permission for a ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715007&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:49:09 -0400 Times Of India http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715007 The report also said the building was not built for industrial use and the weight of the heavy garment factory machinery and their vibrations contributed to the building ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715008&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:49:07 -0400 ThinkProgress http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715008 $72M non-recourse project financing 40-year term, matching the duration of the project's power purchase agreement Fixed interest rate of ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715009&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:47:02 -0400 CNW Group http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715009 SYLMAR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tutor Perini Corporation ( ), a leading civil and building construction company, today announced that Mike Kershaw, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Jorge Casado, Director of Investor Relations, will give a presentation to investors at the Credit Suisse 2013 Engineering & Construction Conference in New York City on Thursday, ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715010&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:43:51 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715010 File photo: Calls for the government to scrap the e-toll system and pay for the building of new roads by raising the fuel levy are growing, with a chorus of voices urging the government to reconsider its tolling ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715011&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:42:10 -0400 IOL http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715011 13 If you've ever dreamed of working in a lush, greenery-filled dome, consider moving to Seattle. That's where Amazon is a building a biosphere (made out of three intersecting domes) alongside a new skyscraper project. Plans for the 65,000 square foot structure, unveiled earlier this month, call for a general temperature range of 68 to 72 degrees and plants from high-elevation climates ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715012&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:35:32 -0400 Fast Company http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715012 WAM BERLIN, May 23rd, 2013 (WAM)-- Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Public Works, has met with the German Federal Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Development, Dr. Peter Ramsauer. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UAE's participation in the International Transport Forum, currently taking place in Leipzig, Germany. The two parties discussed ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715014&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:22:48 -0400 WAM http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214715014 The open house on a leafy street near South Miami featured a snack wagon with cupcakes and chilled beverages, but the real draw was the newly listed house for sale for $435,000. Over a two-hour stretch on a Sunday afternoon, 44 groups of couples and families streamed through the well-kept 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath house on an outsized lot. They didn't come to eat cupcakes. Five purchase offers ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214714478&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:45:43 -0400 Kentucky.com http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214714478 Doors Open event. This unique opportunity - the only Doors Open location on a construction site this year - gives members of the public an up close look at one of Toronto's most significant revitalization projects. From huge sanitary sewer pipes to new tree planting techniques, Doors Open participants will be able to see, touch and learn more about what it takes to rebuild a major ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214713637&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:35:01 -0400 CNW Group http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214713637 Comfort Walk in Tubs Direct is proud to announce the addition of the A1A ULTIMATE Walk in Tub to their product line. Through the company's tireless dedication to its customers, Comfort Walk in Tubs ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712323&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:28:21 -0400 AZoBuild http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712323 As the cost of fossil fuels rises, the cost of renewables declines, with solar leading the way for homeowners. With its eco-conscious population, a growing number of options for going solar, and enticing Federal and state-level incentives, Massachusetts now ranks 6th nationwide for overall solar ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712324&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:28:20 -0400 AZoBuild http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712324 As part of its ongoing commitment to create healthy communities, Kaiser Permanente today announced it will seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification for new construction of hospitals, large medical offices, and other major ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712326&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:28:20 -0400 AZoBuild http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712326 VT Industries announces the launch of VT Dimensions, a countertop collection that offers the premium look of granite with little maintenance ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712325&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:28:20 -0400 AZoBuild http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712325 A worldwide specialist network for sustainable building led by Bayer MaterialScience continues to grow: The newest member of the EcoCommercial Building program (ECB) is the German subsidiary of Cemex, the international leader in building ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712327&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:28:19 -0400 AZoBuild http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712327 Contractor FM Conway is the name at the top of the contractors' league table last month Construction contracts awarded were up last month, according to the latest data published by the Construction Products Association (CPA) and Barbour ABI. The CPA/Barbour ABI Index for April, which measures contract awards, was 8% higher than in March, as Spring finally sprung, suggesting that Q2 will ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712328&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:21:11 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712328 will break ground on a 725-space parking structure on Wall Street next month. Crews are expected to finish the garage by spring 2014. The garage will be located between Maiden Lane and Wall Street in Ann Arbor, near ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712329&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:21:10 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712329 Councilors on Wednesday unanimously approved a purchase offer which, if accepted, could result in the borough consolidating most, if not all of its services at the property, which once housed offices for the construction ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712330&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:13:16 -0400 Tribune Review http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712330 The World islands in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be given an extra boost if the country manages to land the World Expo. This is the opinion of Brendan Jack, Head of Sustainability and Environment at master developer Nakheel, who told 7DAYS: "If Dubai wins the Expo 2020, you may find that becomes a catalyst for developments on The World, and things may speed up." British ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214711163&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:29:41 -0400 Select Property http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214711163 MOSCOW, May 23 (Itar-Tass) - A new parliament building will be built in downtown Moscow. A concrete place for a new parliament building will be announced soon, Russian chief presidential property manager Vladimir Kozhin told reporters on ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214711233&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:23:58 -0400 Itar Tass http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214711233 Jefferson-Houston School in Alexandria is on its way to getting a new building, The Washington Post reports. Construction started this week for the school that is under pressure to improve academically. Superintendent Morton Sherman told a crowd of parents, students, and politicians that the $44 million facility would usher in a new chapter in the schools history. The new school will have a ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712331&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:10:01 -0400 Business Journal http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214712331 The Prime Minister, Head of Government, Philemon Yang and the German Chancellor's Personal Representative for Africa, in the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Gunter Nooke yesterday, May 21, 2013 in Yaounde discussed the project to establish a factory to process natural gas into fertilizer in Cameroon. This was one of the main topics discussed at the Star Building ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214711235&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:57:24 -0400 All Africa http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214711235 In Bangladesh, a government investigation found that "extremely" poor quality construction materials and a series of violations caused the collapse of a garment factory building last month. More than 1,100 workers were ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214710258&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:19:08 -0400 NPR http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214710258 It's rare to hear Vancouver's mayor say anything vaguely negative about his city.But, in an era of dramatically sliding voter turnout at the polls, conflict over the pace and scope of urban growth, and feelings of increased alienation between neighbours, even Gregor Robertson has to admit more can "and should" be done to improve how the city and its citizens engage with each ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214710260&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:03:55 -0400 Vancouver Sun http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214710260 Construction Risk Partners (TM), an insurance brokerage firm dedicated to the construction industry, has been using the V-Rooms Virtual Data Room platform to securely distribute client and project data to their insurance underwriters and ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214710261&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:02:40 -0400 General Sources http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214710261 May 23--HAVERHILL -- Denzel Washington is coming to Haverhill. Columbia Pictures is leasing the former Lowe's building off Route 97 to film the "The Equalizer," a big-screen adaption of the popular 1980s television series that starred Edward Woodward as a private detective with a mysterious past who doled out vigilante justice. Mayor James Fiorentini said production crews are ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214709125&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:05:01 -0400 Hispanic Business Magazine http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214709125 According to the Emirates News Agency, the centre's latest report has found that although labour costs have shot up by more than 36% during the 12 months to April 2013, the cost of power cables has dropped by 3.7% and the cost of PVC pipes fell by 2.4%. The cost of electrical wires used in residential towers dropped by 14.9% and the cost of wires used in smaller buildings dropped 10.1% ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214709126&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:01:52 -0400 Construction Week Online http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214709126 PROBLEMS in obtaining construction permits in time will soon be history following establishment of a private sector led working group on construction permits. The initiative undertaken by Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) seeks to make it easier for both local, foreign investors and individuals to get construction permits when in need to undertake various projects in the country. The ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214709127&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:38:08 -0400 All Africa http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214709127 Zanzibar - RESIDENTS in some parts of Unguja and Pemba islands currently facing water shortage will have the problem minimised by August, this year, when a project to construct 50 boreholes/wells will be completed. Ras-Al-Khamah, one of the countries comprising the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has agreed o fund the USD 1.5 million project, which aims at supplying the people in water deficient ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214709128&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:38:07 -0400 All Africa http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214709128 ARGEGNO, Italy ... http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214710257&cid=21 Thu, 23 May 2013 03:08:33 -0400 International Herald Tribune http://www.industriesnews.net/story?sid=s214710257