Plumbing Contractors News
- Court To Get Argument For Some Union Labor In Jail Renovation Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:17AMA 36-point argument will be submitted to District Court describing why a $27-million jail renovation should include an agreement requiring that some union labor be used. The state Supreme Court ordered the county to draft findings that show why requiring
- How To Handle Hazardous Trees, Stumps In Joplin Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:33AMAs referenced in our July 1 press release, the May 22, 2011 tornado seriously damaged or destroyed many trees throughout Joplin and the surrounding areas. Some of the damaged trees may survive. Many more, unfortunately, will not.
- Blue Collar Expert Kenny Chapman Publishes New Blog About Building The Character of a Business Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:28PMOrlando, FL July 15, 2011 - Kenny Chapman, Founder of TheBlueCollarCoach.com, a world renowned Blue Collar Coaching System for Contractors, recently published a Blog on his website http://www.TheBlueCollarCoach.com about how the owners character and vision is reflected in his employees. The blog, titled Be the Change, delves into the reality employees of a business ...
- Condo site still waiting, plans still taking shape Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:31AMThe former site of the failed Sunset Bay condominiums project continues to frustrate the community, but city officials say there is little choice but to be patient. After sitting abandoned for a...
- Angie’s List: Tips For Remodeling Your Bathroom Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:48AMBathrooms are one of the most popular rooms to renovate, and while it makes good financial sense to give them an upgrade, there are some things you should consider.
- Stewartville contracts with state electrical inspector because of shutdown Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:17AMSTEWARTVILLE — Until Tuesday, construction projects had been delayed in Stewartville because a state electrical inspector was not available because of the state shutdown. Stewartville ordinances require a state electrical inspector for residential and commercial
- California Paces Record Number of Home Service Contract Sales Nationwide for 2010 According to the California Home ... Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:10PMVAN NUYS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With California registering approximately 20 percent of total national sales, over three million home service contracts (often referred to as “home warranties”) were sold nationwide during 2010, representing the greatest number of sales in the history of the industry, according to the California Home Service Contract Association (CHSCA). While a growing number ...
- Construction company Nelson Inc. lands $9M contract Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:00AMA local construction firm won a $9 million contract said to be the largest city of Memphis contract with a single minority-owned company.
- Rio Vista nearing state sanctions Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:24PMThe California State Controller’s Office of John Chiang has received multiple tips throughout the state pointing to financial wrongdoing by municipal governments. Chiang’s office has increased manpower to investigate the finances of potential at-fault cities to prevent the possibility of another scandal similar to Bell, California. more...
- IU Health team signs Integrated Project Delivery contract on Riley Hospital addition Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:04AMIndiana University Health and its building team on the Riley Hospital for Children Simon Family Tower at IU Health have signed an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) contract for the design and construction of the remaining portions of the hospital addition.
- EMCOR Group, Inc. Subsidiary Awarded Contract for Installation of Mechanical/HVAC and Plumbing Systems at the General ... Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:42AMNORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its University Mechanical & Engineering Contractors subsidiary in California has been awarded a contract for the installation of HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems at ...
- Wolseley PLC - Disposal Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:03AMWolseley PLC - Disposal
- Travel center to reopen early Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:50AMThe Travel Information Center (TIC) that was scheduled to reopen Monday following renovations has been delayed. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) said Monday afternoon that contractors w...
- Adroit Solar Announces First California Solar Initiative Rebate for Commercial Solar Thermal (Water Heating) in San ... Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:12PMSAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adroit Solar Announces First California Solar Initiative Rebate for Commercial Solar Thermal (Water Heating) in San Diego
- New construction way down in Martin County, no turnaround expected soon Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:14AMSTUART — Construction activity is way down in Martin County, as it is across the Treasure Coast and the State of Florida, and there is no sign the important industry will rebound in the next year or two, several local business leaders said.
- Clark Entities Sell Sites in Lieu of Foreclosure Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:58PMAtlanta-based CRM Central Properties LLC has bought properties in lieu of foreclosure from Memphis real estate developers G. Benjamin Clark and Nichol...
- ARS/Rescue Rooter Buys S.C. Company Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:58PMMemphis-based ARS/Rescue Rooter, private nationwide provider of air conditioning, heating, plumbing and energy-efficient insulation services, has anno...
- Mayfield High to receive $11 million renovation Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:36PMMayfield High School will undergo several projects over the next year to improve student safety and building efficiency.
- Blue Collar Expert Kenny Chapman Publishes New Article Discussing The Tendency For amp;quot;Hard Workamp;quot; To Pay ... Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:28PMOrlando, FL July 6, 2011- Kenny Chapman, Founder of TheBlueCollarCoach.com, a world renowned Blue Collar Coaching System for Contractors, recently published an Article on his website http://www.TheBlueCollarCoach.com about the reason you should stay motivated in the early stages of your business. The article, titled Hard Work Pays...Late, delves into the reality that ...
- Blog Cabin a success, thanks to local professionals Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:08PMThe DIY Network’s Blog Cabin show has brought a lot of traffic down the normally quiet Bellevue Lane in Susan.
- Ottawa Watch Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:10AMOBIQUE FIRST NATION - A disturbing new study shows that almost half of the homes in Tobique First Nation are polluted by an invisible, odourless gas that can cause lung cancer.
- On-Screen Takeoff Software enhances contractor efficacy. Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:58AMIntended for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades, Accubid® LiveCount® and LiveCount Pro lets contractors integrate and mark up digital image files to manage quantification process during takeoffs. Links eliminate need to import/export information to on-screen takeoff tool or estimate, while ability to create and manage alternate bids lets users create what-if scenarios. Also, LiveCount ...
- Radon in half tobique homes Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:24AMA disturbing new study shows that nearly half the homes in Tobique First Nation are polluted by an invisible, odourless gas that can cause lung cancer.
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation Santa Cruz opens office designed for efficiency Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:13PMSANTA CRUZ — Susan Davis, using crutches after foot surgery, notices things are different at her doctor’s new office.
- Burleson man gets a home repair surprise a little early Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:44PMAfter surgery, a Burleson man finds that his friends have been busy.
- Together they get it done Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 6:28AMUnder an overcast sky on a recent Sunday morning, Mike Harter took a hammer to a flat bar to pry off the dingy white shingles from the front porch of a West Side home, exposing the sturdy, original woodwork of the century old house.
- Family breaks ground on Habitat home Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 4:44AMHABITAT HOME SITE: Posing with the shovel, Habitat for Humanity’s newest local affiliate family, the Gartungs, break ground at the site of their future home at 4431 Mountain View Road in Fort Mohave.
- Blue Collar Expert Kenny Chapman Publishes New Article Discussing Our Child Lessons of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic ... Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:28PMOrlando, FL July 1, 2011- Kenny Chapman, Founder of TheBlueCollarCoach.com, a world renowned Blue Collar Coaching System for Contractors, recently published an Article on his website www.TheBlueCollarCoach.com about the importance of the fundamentals. The article, titled Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic...Who Knew, delves into the applications of our fundamental skills ...
- York to rebid project for new city hall Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:17PMYork City said it will rebid a project to renovate the new city hall, hoping it can find a lower price for the work, city officials said Friday.
- West Grove Garage to open soon Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:03PMThe West Grove Garage, an after-school learning and recreational facility for middle and high school students, will be open in time for the coming school year.
- W.J. Maloney Plumbing Awarded Contract for U.S. Border Patrol Project Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:13PMW.J. Maloney Plumbing Co., Inc. has been awarded a contract for work on an expansion project at Mariposa Land Port of Entry near Nogales.The project consists of the phased demolition of the existing Port of Entry and the new construction of multiple buildings including inspection and detention areas, office space, and other Customs and Border Patrol CBP required spaces. W.J. Maloney Plumbing...
- Abrahams launches ‘be fair’ campaign Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:13AMA NEW campaign aims to help small and medium-sized businesses to stay afloat in the recession. “Be Fair — Pay on Time’ urges companies to settle their accounts for products and services on time and has been launched by Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams.
- Student center to open by fall Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:17AMThe West Grove Garage, an after-school learning and recreational facility for middle and high school students, will be open in time for the coming school year, officials say.
- Indoor Waterfall Closes Waynesboro DMV Office Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:40PMThe DMV office in Waynesboro has been temporarily closed after a broken coupling allowed water to pour from the ceiling, right into the customer-service area.
- Supes OKs split of renovation project Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:52PMThe Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors carved a project into 19 pieces Monday in the interest of staying within budget.
- Trimble Releases Accubid LiveCount Pro On-Screen Takeoff Tool for the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Trades Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 6:30AMTrimble introduced enhancements to its Accubid® LiveCount® family of on-screen takeoff solutions for mechanical, electrical and plumbing tradesâa new version of LiveCount and LiveCount Pro, an upgrade tier offering to further refine search results.
- DSI Cements its Position in the Qatari Market Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:16AMDrake & Scull International (DSI) PJSC, a regional market leader in integrated design, engineering and construction disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil Contracting, and Water and Power announced today at the international MEP summit at Oryx Rotona - Doha that it has secured an AED 100 million MEP contract for a private residential facility in Doha through its newly ...
- Martin , St. Lucie County public records: June 27 Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 2:35PMPublic records for Martin , St. Lucie counties for the week of June 27.
- Falls contractor John Gross facing a pair of felony charges in federal court Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 1:38PMNIAGARA FALLS — A Niagara Falls contractor, at the center of a public corruption investigation, has been charged in federal court with mail fraud and evading income taxes.
- Illinois Stiffs Vendors From Mortuary to IBM as $4 Billion Debt Piles Up Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:28AMIn Illinois, you’re never too big or too small to get stiffed by the state, which is $4 billion behind in its bills.
- Construction of public safety building in North Hornell continuing Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:45PMThe public safety building in North Hornell is scheduled to be complete Aug. 1.
- Work on MDL slated to start this week Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:57AMAs of Thursday morning, Mary D. Lang Elementary School’s transformation into the district’s day-long kindergarten center begins in earnest.
- Union Chad Ford works on school renovations Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 10:30PMAs of Thursday morning, Mary D. Lang Elementary School’s transformation into the district’s day-long kindergarten center begins in earnest.
- Accessible restroom built at Swansea Town Hall Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 12:32PMSwansea Town Hall now has a wheelchair-accessible restroom.
- Paws Up: Company can collect debt or foreclose on ranch, state Supreme Court says Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 12:06AMHELENA - A decade-long battle over an $800,000 construction lien against the owner of the 10,000-acre Paws Up ranch complex near Greenough may have neared its end last week with a unanimous decision by the Montana Supreme Court allowing a Montana construction company to collect the debt or foreclose on the property.
- Mike Pound: Car quest can’t match car mess Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 7:12PMI had to drive my wife’s car to work the other day. It was a long drive. When I was younger — and poorer — I drove some awful cars. Sometimes the cars I drove were awful when I bought them and sometimes the cars became awful while I drove them.
- Old pipes causing trouble for new sink Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 8:04AMEd the Plumber: Advise on replacing old galvanized water lines that are connected to the kitchen faucet.
- City spouts new $25 sprinkler fee Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 5:28AMThousands of Columbus water customers who have an in-ground sprinkler system will have to pay a $25 fee starting July 1.
- Sewer tests set for Burnt Bridge Road area Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 5:33PMStarting Tuesday and continuing for three weeks, contractors for the City of Lynchburg will be conducting a Sewer System Evaluation Survey (SSES) in the Burnt Bridge Road area (between Bon Ton Road and Mimosa Drive).
- Old-style timber framing is a solid energy-saving hit Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 9:51AMWhen health problems forced Ave Topel, a hotelier and developer, to retire early, he and his wife, Vicki, decided to build a single-level house that would be easy to maintain and inexpensive to heat and cool. They also wanted a home that included timber framing and featured plenty of light and exposure to the outdoors.