Builders group donates to Project Safeguard
The Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., Sierra Nevada Chapter, has donated $5,862 to Project Safeguard, a community service project developed to help pay for installation of protective fences around elementary schools in the Reno-Sparks area.

Blake Products Reveals Its New FloorWrap Floor Protection for Builders and Flooring Contractors
A new floor protection product designed to protect floors during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from scratches and chips, this product will protect floors during all phases of construction. [PR.com - November 21, 2008]

Law to protect homeowners from shoddy contractors
A recently enacted Pennsylvania law will focus on helping consumers ensure that they do not fall victim to home-improvement scams or shoddy construction work by implementing a set of regulations on many contractors.

Del. business leaders confident in Markell
When Delaware Gov.-elect Jack Markell takes office next year, he'll have to shepherd a battered state economy and contend with a potential $500 million budget shortfall in 2010.

Finishing touches
A basement remodel may be the best way to expand living space in a tight economy With housing prices down, mortgage loans tougher to come by and unemployment rates rising, homeowners are increasingly deciding to stay put and make do with what they have.

Builders celebrate Castle Pine project
New homeowners, relatives, volunteers and officials gathered Friday to celebrate the completion of 10 houses in the Castle Pines area on the south edge of Great Falls.

Contractors Say Change In Union Rates Could Cost VW Millions MCA Files Unfair Labor Charge With NLRB
The Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) of Chattanooga has filed an unfair labor charge against several union groups, saying they are trying to impose a unilateral rate hike that could cost Volkswagen millions of dollars at its new Chattanooga plant.

S&S Electric Sees Double At Independent Electrical Contractors Convention
S&S Electric, an electric and electronic systems contracting company dedicated to leveraging the latest technology, is proud to announce their most recent distinctions as the recipients of two awards presented by the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Association: The 2008 National Award of Excellence in Residential Electrical Construction for their collaboration with Mercedes Homes in the ...

Pinnacle Awards celebrate innovation in N. Nevada projects
Northern Nevada's construction community Friday honored its most distinguished work of the past year at the 10th annual Pinnacle Awards, sponsored by the Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors.

Take a part in shaping the county?s look
Attention all contractors, builders, engineers, architects, lawyers and business leaders: There?s a meeting Friday of the Zoning Division of the Growth Management Department and there will be a review of the draft Land Development Regulations.

Tabuk residents fume as buildings suffer damage
TABUK: A war of words between residents, engineers, contractors and the municipality has resulted in a series of complaints against structural engineering offices, contractors, and, in some cases, there have been litigation.

Home builders, Realtors optimistic about market turnaround
Local home builders and Realtors said Monday they are optimistic the market is turning around in Mid-Missouri, even though 311 fewer homes were sold in 2008 compared to the same time period the year before.

Work faces
The Texas Governor?s Committee on People with Disabilities recognized the Army & Air Force Exchange Service as the Federal Employer of the Year at its fourth annual Employment Symposium Awards presentation in Arlington this past month.

Renovators Hit the Brakes
Homeowners who are poised to embark on renovation projects find themselves forestalled by the financial crisis.

Matter of survival in the housing industry crunch
DANIELSVILLE - Staying afloat in the building business today is tougher than ever, but some small businesses are finding ways to scrape by.

Lacombe Foundation project at standstill
Construction of Lacombe Foundation?s $5-million 28-unit affordable housing complex came to a standstill after a dispute between the general contractor, All Season Builders, the sub contractors and Lacombe Foundation erupted.

Governor, unions wage battle
For most governmental construction projects in Ohio, it used to be union workers were paid so much an hour in "prevailing wages" and nonunion workers paid a smaller paycheck for private projects.

Leininger column: FWCS can save with non-union wages
When the top executives of America's Big Three auto companies flew their private jets to Washington this week hoping for a $25 billion bailout, members of Congress understandably balked at the prospect of using tax dollars to prop up a change-resistant industry that has been losing ground to more efficient rivals.

Linear Display at Sunbelt Builders Show Highlights Profits from Full Suite of Products with ...
November 3, 1008 Linear Builder Program Designed to Help Builders Increase Profits by Installing More Linear Products in New and Custom Homes and Remodels DALLAS (November 3, 2008) - At the Sunbelt Builders Show this week, Linear LLC will be displaying its full suite of Linear products, as well as talking to attendees about its Builder Program, which provides incentives for builders and ...

Colorado businesses trim the sails
Colorado businesses are scrutinizing every expense to find ways big and small to cut their budgets -- including laying off workers, turning off lights and canceling holiday parties -- to be able to survive in these dark economic times.