Officials grit teeth over St. Lucie Inlet sand project
Fort Pierce Tribune - Construction equipment was staged at the park last week, but Martin County Engineer Don Donaldson said those machines are being used to remove exotic species, like Australian pines, from the park. That work is part of a deal between the county and . more.
Amish schoolhouse torn down
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Construction lights glared in the mist as a large backhoe tore into the overhang of the school’s porch before daybreak, then knocked down the bell tower and toppled the walls. Within 15 minutes, the building was reduced to a pile of rubble. By 7:30 a . more.
Unemployment rate dips to 3.8%
MSN MoneyCentral - The natural resources, and mining and construction sectors added 2,900 jobs, while leisure and hospitality employment increased by 2,800 positions since September 2005. Across the state, the unemployment rate was also down. The Texas rate for . more.
Wall Collapses at School Construction Site (WTOL News 11)
SOUTH TOLEDO — Two workers were taken to the hospital after a minor collapse at a construction site in south Toledo. It happened where crews are building the new McTigue Junior High School on Nebraska between Reynolds and Holland-Sylvania. more.
Carstens Says Mexico to Focus on Housing, Tourism, Construction (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) — Agustin Carstens, head of the economic team of Mexican President-elect Felipe Calderon, said Mexico’s government will focus on housing, tourism and construction to create jobs and boost economic growth. more.
TN Scholastic Clay Target Team Robbed! TWRA Camera Equipment Also Taken (The Chattanoogan)
Tennessee’s Scholastic Clay Target Team suffered a major blow recently when a vehicle was stolen that contained all of the teams firearms. It’s estimated the team lost $120,000 worth of uninsured firearms and other equipment. more.
