Justice is served…
From Channel 13 NBC (IN):
Four Indiana construction firms cited in worker’s June death
Four Indiana construction companies face fines and citations in connection with the death of a worker in June.
» Read more: Indiana:-Four Indiana construction firms cited in worker’s June death
More problems in Atlanta…
From Atlanta Business Journal (GA):
Duke Realty takes $50M hit on 3630 Peachtree
Duke Realty Corp. has taken a $50 million write-down on the value of its 3630 Peachtree project in Buckhead, another sign of the worsening commercial real estate mess.
» Read more: Georgia: – Duke Realty takes $50M hit on 3630 Peachtree
Credit problems are still prevalent
From Atlanta business journal (GA):
Credit problems rising for Georgia banks
Credit problems for banks in metro Atlanta and statewide increased for the sixth straight quarter, as the state’s banking crisis shows no signs of letting up.
» Read more: Georgia:-Credit problems rising for Georgia banks
The guy is 74 and still doing concrete tests…come on now!!
From NY Daily News (NY):
Engineer admits faking construction tests
An engineer dodged a jail term after admitting he helped fake concrete testing results at 100 of the city’s biggest construction projects – including Yankee Stadium.
» Read more: New York:-Engineer admits faking construction tests
From Patriot Ledger.com (MA):
AG’s office: Hanover High contractor misled the town
The state Attorney General’s Office has ruled that the contractor in charge of building a new Hanover High School misled the town in a questionnaire as part of its bidding for the job…
» Read more: Massachusetts:-AG’s office: Hanover High contractor misled the town
Another Tragedy….
From Duluth News Tribune (MN):
Man killed in Duluth construction accident
The Duluth Police Department has released the name of the man fatally injured in a construction accident Saturday.
» Read more: Minnesota:-Man killed in Duluth construction accident
Does this mean we need a bailout for the stimulus??
From St. Paul Ledger (MN):
Stimulus bill’s had ‘negligible’ effect on construction industry
A new report claims that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 — which promised to pump $131 billion into the American construction industry — has done little to help an industry that is “hemorrhaging jobs.”
» Read more: Minnesota:-Stimulus bill’s had ‘negligible’ effect on construction industry
Project lead for sub-contractors.
From Marketwire (CO):
Ur-Energy Selects General Contractor for Plant Construction
Ur-Energy Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of a firm to serve as the General Contractor in the construction of the process plant facilities at its Lost Creek uranium project in Wyoming….
» Read more: Colorado:-Ur-Energy Selects General Contractor for Plant Construction #projectlead
Isn’t it a perfect time to open up a 6,000 unit hotel…
We really hope those checks won’t bounce.
From Reuters (NV):
City Center’s impact on the Strip
CityCenter’s glittering high rises have forever altered the Las Vegas skyline, but there is concern about the project’s impact on already-discounted hotel room rates along the world’s most famous gambling corridor…
» Read more: Nevada:-City Center’s impact on the Strip
At the request of a reader, we’re posting a few noteworthy tips for some to use in this economy. Hope it helps…
From HGTVPro.com(US):
20 Ways to Cut Your Construction Costs
With housing starts in the doldrums in some markets, home builders need to make every dollar count to remain cost-competitive while still providing top value. Builders can cut their construction costs in myriad ways, says Charles C. Shinn Jr., president of the Lee Evans Group/Shinn Consulting in Littleton, Colo., and all will pay off.
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