Licensed Contractors News
- Kenya: Chinese Firm to Control Media Signal Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:43AMA Chinese company has been given a contract to distribute media content in Kenya in a decision that could invite controversy.
- County probes suspect bidding Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:27AMThe Teton County Attorney’s Office is investigating the parks and recreation department in response to allegations department staff members interfered with a formal bidding process...
- Rockford warns of unlicensed roofing contractors Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:49AMROCKFORD — Rockford’s Construction and Development Services Division issued an alert Tuesday to property owners to be aware of solicitations of unscrupulous roofing contractors and to not be pressured to accept work from unlicensed roofing contractors.
- Paint stewardship law benefits taxpayers, municipalities Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:01AMConnecticut is now the third state in the nation to require paint manufacturers to safely manage leftover latex and oil-based paint from households and painting contractors. Gov. Dannell Malloy recently signed the bill into law. The law will increase opportunities for residents and contractors to recycle architectural paint — latex, oil-based and stains — while significantly decreasing costs for ...
- Caught In State Sting Part II Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:53PMFOX Followup: The men showing up to bid on electrical and/or air-conditioning work at a southwest Houston strip center share 2 things in common, according to state investigators.
- Distillery license, fee approved Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:33PMThe Mandan City Commission gave first reading approval for a new distillery license and set the license fee for $600.
- Operators happy ban lifted on sand, gravel extraction Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:31PMSIBU: The plight of sand and gravel extraction operators is over with the lifting of licence suspension on Magna Focus Sdn Bhd (MFSB) yesterday.
- Rio Vista sanctioned by state for delaying grant audit Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:49PMCity failed to file audit on federal funds used to update restrooms
- City of Rockford Issues Unlicensed Roofing Contractors Warning Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:34PMThe City of Rockford Construction and Development Services Division is alerting property owners to be aware of solicitation of unscrupulous roofing contractors and not to be pressured to accept work from unlicensed roofing contractors.
- Pick the right pro for your project Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:35PMPicking the right tradesperson is an integral part of sticking to your project’s budget and time-line. Here’s a few tips on when to call the specialists, the contractors and the handymen.
- Southern Pines Orders Water Conservation Measures Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:34PMSouthern Pines Town Manager Reagan Parsons has ordered Stage 3 mandatory water conservation measures due to the low flow of water in the town’s raw water source.
- Herman/Stewart Saves At Least $5,000 Per LEED Project By Using GreenWizard Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:34PMCHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GreenWizard®, a web-based solution designed to simplify building material selection and the calculation of product-related credits for projects seeking LEED® certification, today announced that Herman/Stewart, a Maryland-based general contractor and developer, has achieved dramatic cost savings through the use of GreenWizard’s WORKflow® Pro solution. By using ...
- Many Real Estate Agents Are Small Businesses, Facing Costs and Uncertainties Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:44PMEight out of 10 real estate agents are independent contractors, not salaried or commissioned employees.
- Shady Contractors A Worry As Storm Cleanup Continues Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:33AMAs if the storm a week ago hadn’t been bad enough in itself, hard-hit Lake County is now bracing for the damage that unscrupulous contractors could do when they charge an arm and a leg to clear away the debris.
- Single-stream recycling triggers pile of questions in Fairfield Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:15AMDisposing of recyclable materials in Fairfield for years has meant separating items into general categories: glass, metal, plastic and paper.
- Single-stream recycling triggers pile of questions in Westport Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:06AMDisposing of recyclable materials in Westport for years has meant separating items into general categories: glass, metal, plastic and paper.
- ‘Take steps to prevent halt to extraction of sand and gravel’ Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:16PMSIBU: The authorities concerned are urged to take the necessary steps to prevent a halt to sand and gravel extraction. Environment and Public Health Minister Datuk Wong Soon Koh who made the call said he had brought the matter to the attention of the chief minister.
- Dealing with contractors: Ask questions Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:48AMBefore doing any business with contractors for repair or cleanup from flood damage, people are reminded that all contractors should be licensed to do business in the state of North Dakot.
- BASS Electric San Francisco Announces TEGG Partnership Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:37AMTEGG partnership helps BASS Electric provide enhanced electrical distribution system maintenance and asset management. (PRWeb July 15, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/commercial-solar/san-francisco/prweb8644958.htm
- Carly Harrington: Contest offers stake in service Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:00AMSince last fall, a designated driver service in Knoxville has provided drinkers with a unique service that gets them home in their own cars.
- Santa Cruz County housing authority awarded nearly $372,000 for rental repairs Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:14PMSANTA CRUZ - The local housing authority has been awarded nearly $372,000 in federal funds to repair and upgrade its 234 rental apartments.
- Getting back in will be challenging Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:20PM“When waters start receding that won’t be an automatic gate for people to start moving in again,” said Ray Ziegler, a building official for Burleigh County and Bismarck.
- SAFETY’S LAST Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:19PMby Robert Pozarycki Choosing to ignore violations issued by the Fire read more
- City may step in for inspections Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:28AMMankato City Council to hold special meeting at noon Monday
- Minot Begins Licensing Out-of-State Contractors | Video Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:32PMThere`s a lot of clean-up work to be done in Minot, and it will take thousands of licensed contractors, electricians, plumbers and more to do all of the repairs.
- Maggie Valley seeking contractor for park Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:16PMMaggie Valley is now taking bids for improvements at Parham Park. Licensed grading contractors are welcome to submit construction bids for the project. The work will include grading, construction of a parking lot, and a walking trail.
- Council approves city electrical inspections Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:47AMMARSHALL - The state shutdown and storm response intersected for the Marshall City Council on Tuesday night.
- New business licenses Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:59AMCity of Napa business licenses approved in June 2011. Source: City of Napa.
- Flood Safety Tips From The City Of Denver Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:41AMThe city of Denver has released some flood safety tips for residents
- Puerto Rican station drops PBS shows Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:09PMPuerto Rico’s government-controlled WIPR dropped its PBS membership on July 1 — the fourth member station to quit this year. Puerto Rico TV, which produces and broadcasts mostly in Spanish, carried only the English versions of PBS Kids programs.
- BBB: Don’t let AC repairs leave you sweating for cash Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:10PMBBB offers tips to keep consumers cool this summer Austin, TX - July 8, 2011 — With temperatures hovering in the 100s, going without air conditioning during a Texas summer is not a favorable option. However,
- Consumer Smart: Avoiding Problems When Hiring Air Conditioning Contractors Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:40AMCORPUS CHRISTI - With temperatures hovering in the 100s, going without air conditioning during a Texas summer is not a favorable option. However, rushing to find an AC contractor can burn a hole in your wallet instead of keeping you cool.
- Greencore Group PLC - Rule 2.5 Announcement Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:24AMGreencore Group PLC - Rule 2.5 Announcement
- ServicePower Tech. - Trading Update Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:05AMServicePower Tech. - Trading Update
- Shutdown impact: Some cities take over electrical inspections (updated) Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:09PMLike many cities, Robbinsdale relies on state electrical inspections that have not been available since most state services went dark July 1. So at least one homeowner was still in the dark and powerless as of Monday afternoon, long after repair crews restored power following a storm-related outage.
- Don’t let AC fix make you sweat: BBB urges consumer caution Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:25AM— With temperatures hovering in the 100s, going without air conditioning during a Texas summer is not a favorable option. However, rushing to find an AC contractor can burn a hole in your wallet instead of keeping you cool.
- Yorba Linda Landscaper Releases Best Practices for Homeowners Interested in Hiring a Landscape Designer Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:16AMSolage Landscape Exteriors, a Full Service Landscape and Design Firm that Takes Clients from Conception to Completion, Shares Insider Tips (PRWeb July 10, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/yorba-linda/landscaper/prweb8619632.htm
- Reroof America Contractors Celebrate’s 32 Years of Professional Roofing Service Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:11PM2011 is the 32nd anniversary of Reroof America, a leading roof repair and replacement contractor with 10 offices across the North America. (PRWeb July 08, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ReroofAmerica/ReroofAmerica/prweb8630518.htm
- Volunteers offer ‘Carpenter’s Hands’ Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:27AMPOWNAL -- Several years after restoring the Capstone Baptist Church in North Bennington, a group of Christian volunteers from North Carolina has returned to the region to renovate properties in Pownal and Bennington.
- Street Flooding Leaves Some Drivers Stranded During Evening Commute Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:30PMStreet flooding has left some drivers stranded in the high water during an evening storm in the Denver metro area Thursday.
- Las Conchas Fire Victims Advised To Check Licenses of Building Contractors Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:07PMVictims of the Las Conchas Fire should guard against unlicensed building contractors who could prey on unsuspecting homeowners, according to a warning from the state Regulation and Licensing Department. About... Read more »
- Around Northern New Mexico Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:51AMPecos National Park Is Still Open Despite all the closings due to area fires, Peco ...
- County approves bid for water line project, road department Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:21PMThe Cumberland County Finance Committee approved a bid from Green Brothers Construction, of Crossville, for a water supply project to Cumberland Mountain Retreat.
- Woman hopes community has a heart for son-in-law Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:30PMST. CHARLES — In 2008, Ed Platis was 28 years old. He was just married. He and his wife Jackie had just bought a fixer-upper in Elmwood Park that had been in his family for nearly 100 years.He was just licensed as a plumber and so strong that his mother-in-law, Donna Stachnik of St. Charles, said she’d seen him pick up a bathtub.“We’d call him the gentle giant,” Stachnik said. “He didn’t have ...
- City tests permeable concrete to reduce street flooding Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:38PMThe city’s drainage system is so strained that after 10 minutes of rainfall, cars wade through ponds on the street and pedestrians wear rubber boots just to reach the corner drugstore.
- Faults found in home solar systems Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:12AMSTARTLING figures out of NSW last week have confirmed what the public has suspected for months - that there are widespread faults in solar panel installations. And while many of these faults are minor, some are serious.
- Aughanish plant extension opens Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:35PMA CONTENTIOUS development spanning 195 acres that is to receive over 18 million tonnes of red bauxite residue at the Aughinish Alumina plant on the Shannon estuary is due to commence operating later this month.
- Bad contractors targeted Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:16AMTHE Days of Tom, Dick and Harry claiming to be building contractors could soon be coming to an end.
- St. Charles woman hopes community will have a heart for ailing son-in-law Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 8:04PMST. CHARLES — In 2008, Ed Platis was 28 years old. He was just married. He and his wife, Jackie, had just bought a fixer-upper in Elmwood Park that had been in his family for nearly 100 years.He was just licensed as a plumber and so strong that his mother-in-law, Donna Stachnik of St. Charles, said she’d seen him pick up a bathtub and carry it off by himself.“We’d call him the gentle giant. He ...
- Grant funds high-speed Internet plan Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:40AMHigh-speed Internet access in the rural areas of Gratiot, Montcalm, Mecosta and parts of Ionia county is in the final planning stages.
