Tag Archives: construction

Designing on empty – Crain’s New York Business

Designing on emptyCrain’s New York Business“If it weren't for public investments in infrastructure and construction, this industry would be in free-fall,” says Ken Simonson, chief economist for the … read more Related Blogs Intel to invest $7 billion in U.S. … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

State labor department sets prevailing wage – Springfield Business Journal

State labor department sets prevailing wageSpringfield Business JournalThe Missouri Labor Department on Thursday announced the 2010 prevailing wage rates for workers on public construction projects. … read more Related Blogs My Blue Planet » Eight groups present environmental excellence awards … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BLS: Construction jobs gain for second straight month – Construction Digital

BLS: Construction jobs gain for second straight monthConstruction DigitalAccording to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) figures, construction employment climbed slightly for the second … and more » read more Related Blogs Home Building Recovery Predicted For 2010 | Construction … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Philippines’ Aquino faces tough economics test – Channel News Asia

Philippines' Aquino faces tough economics testChannel News AsiaAn estimated nine million Filipinos — maids, bankers, seamen, doctors, nurses, construction workers, drivers, teachers, cooks, engineers, farmers, … and more » read more Related Blogs Cooking Tips – Worst Cooks In America – … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Viewpoint: Local labor agreement on court project the best option – Marietta Times

Viewpoint: Local labor agreement on court project the best optionMarietta TimesMany of the affiliates of the Building Trades includes electricians, pipefitters, laborers, painters carpenters, iron workers, along with many others. … read more Related Blogs Weight Lose Guide » Column … Continue reading

Posted in Labor, News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Construction Firms Add Jobs in April – EC&M

Construction Firms Add Jobs in AprilEC&M… of the stimulus are now being felt across a much broader section of the construction industry,” says Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. …BLS: Construction jobs gain for second straight monthConstruction Digital all 4 … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Construction Industry Adds Another 14000 Jobs in April – ForConstructionPros.com

Construction Industry Adds Another 14000 Jobs in AprilForConstructionPros.com… of the stimulus are now being felt across a much broader section of the construction industry," said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. …Battered US construction industry continues to add jobsDaily Commercial … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Battered US construction industry continues to add jobs – Daily Commercial News

Battered US construction industry continues to add jobsDaily Commercial News“As (the) report makes clear, the impacts of the stimulus are now being felt across a much broader section of the construction industry,” said Ken Simonson, …Construction industry adds another 14000 … Continue reading

Posted in News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Peru’s rebar prices increase again in May – Steel Business Briefing (subscription)

Peru's rebar prices increase again in MaySteel Business Briefing (subscription)Peruvian rebar prices increased again this month on the back of strong demand from the domestic construction industry. Steel Business Briefing learns from … read more Related Blogs Asbestos Cancer – … Continue reading

Posted in Materials, News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Steel industry chief warns of higher costs – Financial Times

Kuala Lumpur News Steel industry chief warns of higher costsFinancial TimesPaolo Rocca, chairman of the steel body, said steel prices would be consistently higher as a result of the move to spot market pricing and the industry …Steelmakers Have to … Continue reading

Posted in Materials, News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment