SAMSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES’S Q3 EARNINGS SURGE 36.1 PCT (Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance)
Transport Samsung Heavy Industries Co. (KSE:010140), the world’s second-largest shipbuilder, said Tuesday its third-quarter net profit soared 36.1 per cent from a year ago on increased ship production and winning orders for high-value-added vessels selectively. more.
High Construction Costs Means Fewer Highway Projects (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)
AP - The Iowa Department of Transportation says high construction costs are making it harder for highway agencies to grant money for new projects. In a recent analysis, the DOT found state and local highway agencies face huge costs for materials and machines. more.
Luxury hotel proposal advances
New Orleans Times-Picayune - The project would create 1,000 construction jobs during the building phase and 550 permanent jobs when in operation. A bond commission document puts the annual payroll at $27.5 million with annual wages of $50,000. “This is far above the state’s . more.
Kyle gets high-tech jobs (News 8 Austin)
RSI Inc., is relocating from Austin to Kyle — they’ll bring 200 high-paying high-tech jobs to the commuter town. more.
SPEED LIMITS TO DROP IN SANTA ROSA CONSTRUCTION ZONES
KPIX-TV5 - It is important to remember that there are no shoulders or escape routes, and with workers, work vehicles and equipment coming in and out of the construction zone, we thought it was important to reduce the speed limit,’ said Kelly Young . more.
Kingston’s proposed budget hikes taxes 5.4 percent
1960 Sun - The mayor has also requested that the Common Council agree to borrow $1.4 million to purchase equipment. Among requested items are a new fire engine, four police cars, a new roof for the Midtown Neighborhood Center, a backhoe for the Department of . more.
