Number of building jobs up (Sunday Business Post)
Employment in private firms in the construction industry increased by 2.7% in August 2006 by comparison with August 2005. The monthly employment index increased from 110.0 in August 2005 to 113.0 in August 2006. more.
Iconic springhouse at Shawneeland razed
Winchester Star - They were all peering at the same sight: a huge yellow backhoe clawing into the old springhouse at the entrance of their residential community in southwestern Frederick County. It didn?t take long for the small white springhouse ? regularly . more.
Refineries hold economic clout
News-Star - Refineries have two impacts, the first being construction activities, which are rather substantial,” he said. “That generates jobs in the service sector, all the way from the insurance industry to restaurants that provide food for construction workers more.
Council questions rail affordability
Honolulu Advertiser - The city’s detailed alternative analysis report for a high-capacity transit project released on Monday includes projections that show construction costs for the shortened East Kapolei-to-Ala Moana project, including land and equipment acquisition . more.
Equipment Details (Rigzone)
“New” Detroit Diesel 12.7 liter engine, 550hp, w/ a new Marathon Generator 350 KW (325KW prime), on heavy duty oilfield skid f/ tailboarding, batteries, cables already installed, all fluids installed, mufflers & piping included. more.
Construction hits a six-year low (Philadelphia Tribune)
Workers can be seen at a Toll Brothers housing development in Newtown, Pa., Nov. 11. Housing construction plunged to the lowest level in more than six years in October as the nation?s once-booming housing market slowed further. more.
