Contractors News
- Leviton Expands SmartlockPro® Slim GFCI Line with Guide Light Model Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:05PMLeviton, a leading global manufacturer of electrical devices, today announced the expansion of its line of SmartlockPro® Slim Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacles with the addition of a Slim Duplex GFCI with Guide Light.
- Marten Transport Announces Second Quarter Results Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:05PMMONDOVI, Wis. -- Marten Transport, Ltd. today reported a 20.1% increase in net income to $6.2 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, from $5.2 million, or 23 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2010.
- Easttown supervisors move to privatize snow-removal Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:57PMEasttown Township’s board of supervisors are talking about a policy shift when it comes to service delivery next winter.
- Bridge work to begin Monday on Thompson Run Road Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:57PMTITUSVILLE -- Contractors will build a new bridge on Thompson Run Road in Oil Creek Township beginning on Monday. The road will be closed through mid-October from one mile north of Perry Street to just south of Route 89.
- Tuesday Sector Leaders: Vehicle Manufacturers, General Contractors & Builders Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:44PMIn trading on Tuesday, vehicle manufacturers shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about
- Public works contract approved by Upper Makefield Supervisors Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:42PMUPPER MAKEFIELD - Public Works employees have a new contract in Upper Makefield Township.
- New Costco set to open next month in Limerick; will bring 200 jobs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:28AMLIMERICK — Bargain-hunters rejoice — Costco is scheduled to open its doors in less than a month.
- Schools over-charged for painting Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:26AMSchools in Oxfordshire are being targeted by traders over-charging for repainting car parks, it it revealed.
- Spring Mills Primary School being dedicated Aug. 11 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:24AMSpring Mills Primary School, the first “green” school built through the West Virginia School Building Authority, will be dedicated Aug. 11. Berkeley County Schools Superintendent Manny P. Arvon II announced the dedication ceremony during Monday’s Berkeley County Board of Education meeting. Arvon told board members that he anticipates Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va ...
- Lake Shore Gold Releases Production Results for Second Quarter and First Six-Months of 2011, Reviews 2011 Outlook Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:14AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 19, 2011) - Lake Shore Gold Corp. (TSX:LSG) ("Lake Shore Gold" or the "Company") today reported production results for the second quarter and first six months of 2011. For the second quarter of 2011, gold sales totaled 18,988 ounces while gold poured was 17,421 ounces. A total of 162,974 tonnes at an average grade of 3.55 grams per tonne were processed for 17 ...
- Kenya: Where Nation Can Deepen Bilateral Ties in South Sudan Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:13AMThe Republic of South Sudan officially became free from the Republic of Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the newest nation in the world.
- SThree gross profit up, announces special dividend Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:35AMLONDON (Reuters) - Recruiter SThree reported a 21 percent rise in first-half profit and said it would pay a special dividend after seeing a recovery across its markets.
- UPDATE 1-SThree gross profit up, announces special dividend Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:33AM* Gross profit up 21 pct yoy to 90 mln stg * Special div of 11p per share; outflow of around 13.5 mlnstg * Expectations for the full year remain unchanged (Adds details) LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) - British ...
- UAE at the forefront of construction site safety Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:30AMAbu Dhabi The UAE, which sees a significant portion of the construction activity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is one of the leaders in the region in assessing risks and communicating them to employees before a building project begins, said a leading safety expert.
- Felon profits from SBIA Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:20AMSAN BERNARDINO - A developer who was banned from the aviation industry has received millions of dollars for projects at San Bernardino International Airport, according to a Grand Jury report.
- Carmageddon: 405 Freeway should reopen by noon, mayor says Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:49PMThe much-anticipated weekend closure of the 405 Freeway -- dubbed Carmageddon -- is expected to be open by noon Sunday, hours ahead of schedule. The closure of the 10-mile stretch of freeway, which began at midnight Friday night, had been...
- Fil-Ams in LA brace for ‘Carmaggedon’ Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:44PMLos Angeles freeways are notorious for heavy traffic. But this weekend, for 53 hours, a 10-mile stretch of the 405 freeway will be shut down.
- Hertz to Acquire Donlen Corporation in $930 Million Transaction Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:42PMPARK RIDGE, NJ--(Marketwire - 07/17/11) - Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ("Hertz") (NYSE: HTZ - News ) and Donlen Corporation ("Donlen") today announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Hertz to acquire Donlen, a leading provider of fleet leasing and management services. The transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, and by the stockholders of Donlen. The ...
- ‘Mission Accomplished!’ Mayor Announces Early Reopening Of 405 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:20PMMayor Antonio Villaraigosa Sunday announced that crews will begin to open the 405 Freeway around 11:30 a.m. because bridge work on the roadway was completed some 17 hours ahead of schedule.
- MTN hands over refurbished Kpedze Health Centre to GHS Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:46AMKpedze, July 17, GNA - MTN, mobile telephony market leaders in Ghana, on Friday handed over a refurbished Health Centre at Kpedze to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), pledging to sustain the company’s bond with people through such interventions.
- 15 J.E. Johnson employees complete four-year ABC academy Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:43AMJ.E. Johnson, Inc. has 15 employees who completed the four-year Associated Builders & Contractors, Saginaw Valley Chapter, Construction Academy.
- McCarty VP of the Saginaw Valley Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:42AMThe Associated Builders and Contractors Saginaw Valley Chapter, which is located in Midland, has a new vice president.
- NStar to prune trees in Framingham on Monday Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:30AMNStar announced it will begin a tree pruning program in Framingham on Monday.
- Business people Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:09AMDigits LLC, a Buffalo and West Seneca computer forensic consulting firm, appointed Michael McCartney president and chief executive officer.
- TigerStop poised to pounce Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:07AMIf you’re a manufacturer, and you managed to survive the Great Recession — and even reposition yourself to grow again — you may still be waiting on a few important things to happen that stand agonizingly out of your control. Like the housing market coming back and, with it, consumers who are willing to buy your products again. Or the Obama administration successfully browbeating China into ...
- Eighth Street landscaping set Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:54AMA landscaping project along A1A from the Amelia Island Parkway to Centre Street in Fernandina Beach will begin soon, State Rep. Janet Adkins announced Friday.
- Their dream in post-and-beam Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:19AMIt all started with a trip to the 1996 Philadelphia Home Show. Neil A. Morris stopped by the Lindal Cedar Homes booth, saw a photo of a post-and-beam ski chalet, and the wheels started spinning.
- Federal government tries ‘kitchen table economics’ to break debt standoff Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:17AMThe debt crisis has brought the government to the “kitchen table” to do something that hard-pressed families do routinely, which is tear their hair out over how to pay the bills.
- Reduced Water Heater Prices Free 30 Installation/Repair By Portland Plumbing Plus of Oregon Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:28PMPortland OR -- Reduced Portland water heater installation and sales bundle -- Are you shopping for a new water heater Tankless, tank, gas or electric model - Hot water heater deals at Portland Plumbing Plus is a great opportunity to save when you need to buy best brand water heaters. The bundle...
- Brecheen says the interim is an important time for legislators Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:36PMThe interim, which runs from June to December, is an important time for legislators. During that time, we travel around our districts to meet with constituents and listen to their ideas for laws t...
- State confronts latest Washington crisis Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:19PMBreakdown in debt ceiling talks would have an outsized impact in Maryland Bracing for the loss of a steady paycheck is becoming something of a routine for Frank Silberstein.
- What happens if the debt ceiling bomb explodes? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:16PMA primer for Tea Partyers who think the U.S. can get away without raising the debt limit
- Three contractors in the dock Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:04AMAlong with the two bank employees charged earlier BNB (Gelephu) Scam 16 July, 2011 - Three contractors have been charged by the office of the attorney general in connection with last Decembers Nu 11.95M shortfall at the Bhutan National Banks Gelephu branch.
- Ongar Gazette updated A DOCTOR at the centre of a row over a surgery phone number has been accused of misleading his ... Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:52AMArticle
- South Lebanon OKs property code Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:20AMIONA - The South Lebanon supervisors this week approved a resolution to adhere to the International Property Maintenance Code, a move that board members said augments a recently passed ordinance.
- Dearborn man charged in fatal shooting after game Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:11AMDearborn
- Debris removal continues; demolition phase details still out Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:07PMJoplin city officials are not saying yet what the city might face in debris removal costs from the May 22 tornado.
- Shower doors can save bathroom floors Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:07PMThe Plumber: Drop the curtain for a shower door. Master contractor/plumber Ed Del Grande offers tips on how to install a shower door.
- Stolen Work Truck Recovered By Redding-Area CHP Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:53PMSHASTA COUNTY Officers recovered a contractors work pickup after it went missing Friday from road construction near Highway 273.
- Scam Artists 101 | Video Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:34PMIf you are considering hiring professionals to assist in your home recovery process, flood clean up experts offer some advice on how to pick out the scam artists.
- Sand extractions stop after licence suspended Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:31PMSIBU: The supply of sand and gravel is expected to run out by next week after a company’s licence to extract them was suspended for failure to submit an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) report to the authority.
- Elzinga and Volkers Construction Professionals Reaches Safety Milestone Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:26PMHolland-based company reached 1,500 days without having a lost-time injury last month.
- Official says some parts of Michigan river polluted by oil spill could reopen in August Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:51PMLANSING, Mich. - Some sections of the Kalamazoo River that have been closed to recreationalists since an oil spill last summer might be reopened by mid-to-late August, a health official said Friday.
- WSDOT seeks comments on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:50PMContractors, trade and labor organizations, small and disadvantaged businesses, and others who are interested in doing business with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are invited to comment on the agency’s proposed interim Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals.
- Stop Congress Members Pay and Benefits When They Stop Working for the American People Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:49PMPresident Obama has made it clear that if an agreement on the debt ceiling is not reached before August 2, US seniors might not get their social security checks.
- Key employee recognized Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:49PMTim Glenn, a Branson wastewater plant operator, left, accepts a plaque from Alderman Rick Davis, who recognized Glenn for his work ethic and positive attitude. Glenn was named Branson’s employee of the month.
- The Huckabee Report - Now Online! Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:47PMConstruction work in the city of Zanesville is bound to cause more than a few headaches lasting into this fall. Monday July 18 State Route 666 North will close for a week so water water lines can be tied in to the new water plant.
- Work progressing on I-75 rest stops in Pasco County Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:34PMA year after groundbreaking, construction at the new Interstate 75 rest stops between state roads 54 and 56 in Pasco County is rolling ahead of schedule, officials say.
- Foreign country stole sensitive data in cyberattack, Pentagon says Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:49PMThe Pentagon on Thursday revealed that in the spring it suffered one of its largest losses ever of sensitive data in a cyberattack by a foreign government. It is a dramatic example of why the military is pursuing a new strategy emphasizing deeper defences of its computer networks, collaboration with private industry and new steps to stop “malicious insiders.”
- Carelessness in BRTS work caused 33 deaths in Bhopal: Cong Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:29PMBhopal, July 14 : The main opposition Congress today raised, in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, the issue of 33 persons being killed in road mishaps caused as fallout of "carelessness" in ongoing construction work relating to the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) here.
