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.

Builders complete, 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, several blocks from Sunnyside School.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 ...

COASTAL BUSINESS
PAWLEYS ISLAND Building supply company to close Stock Building Supply in Pawleys Island is slated to close before the end of November as the soft housing market forces the company to downsize. It's one of eight store closings in the Carolinas, according to Amanda Wroten, spokeswoman for the Stock Building Supply's parent company, Wolseley.

Fair Lets Students Test Drive Jobs
AUGUSTA (NEWS CENTER) -- One Maine industry says it has thousands of jobs waiting to be filled -- and it's trying to convince more young people to go after those jobs.

HabiJax ReStore offers supply of donated home materials
When J. Jensen, a Northwest Jacksonville homeowner, decided to outfit his house with plantation shutters, the $1,400 price tag nixed the project.

Lorain/Sheffield Notebook: November 22, 2008
Local award winners ? The Adventure Cycling Association, headquartered in Montana, has awarded its 2008 Pacesetter Award to Lorain County Heritage, a nonprofit segment of the Lorain County Visitors Bureau. The award recognized the formation of the Back Road and Beaches Bike and Multi-Sport Tour of Lorain County. The tour covers more than 100 miles [...]

Housing Min. suggests help for home-buyers, builders
Expect a slowdown in construction, Housing Minister Zeev Boim told the Social and Economic Affairs cabinet yesterday. He predicts that supply will fall short of demand and housing could become costlier. In short, the government should intervene.

Brunswick builder jailed as restitution payments stop
Key here three lines lines lines TROY ? A builder who admitted cheating 11 people out of more than $300,000 two years ago has stopped paying restitution and could face prison for the violation.In March 2006, Scott Marchand, president of now-defunct Wedgewood Builders in Brunswick, was sentenced to six months in jail and ordered to pay restitution to the families. In most cases, he took money ...