Israel unlikely to extend current settlement curbs

Israel's defense minister says a slowdown in West Bank settlement construction is unlikely to continue in its current form after it expires at the end of this month.

[News] Tate: At least we've still got basketball

The first half was encouraging, but it is hard to take solace from yet another Illinois loss to Missouri. ... ... ESPN.com writer Doug Gottlieb predicts that Illinois will win the Big Ten title – "You heard it here first," he wrote – in a conference that the same publication says "could be the best in the country."

Games construction spurs Delhi dengue outbreak

Commonwealth Games must battle spread of deadly fever. read more

7th annual Old Construction and Surface Mining Equipment Show set

7th annual Old Construction and Surface Mining Equipment Show set NEW ATHENS -- The Ohio Valley Chapter of the Historical Construction Equipment Association announces the 7th annual Old Construction and Surface Mining Equipment Show will be Sept. 11 and 12

Zhaojin Mining to Invest 500 Million Yuan to Build Gold Plant in Xinjiang

Zhaojin Mining Industry Co. will invest about 500 million yuan in the construction of a gold processing plant in Xinjiang, the company said today in a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange. The plant will have a daily processing capacity of 2,000 metric tons and will be built between September 2010 and December 2012, it said.

Under construction Phu My Hung commerce center collapses

The first floor of a shopping mall in Ho Chi Minh City's new Phu My Hung urban area collapsed during construction Wednesday morning.

Home show will feature products and services for upstairs and down, inside and out

Almost 300 vendors will display products for every part of the home -- from the basement floor to the roof pitch -- at next weekend's Best of Fall Home Show. The sixth annual event, at the Ohio Expo Center, will feature products in three categories: home improvement, landscapes and kitchens.

Storm-damaged shingles to get new life

Randy Kleager of Paul Reed Construction, left, and Harvey Chavez pull extraneous debris from a load of roofing shingles Chavez dropped off at PRC’s shingle pile. The shingles are destined for shredding and recycling into asphalt paving.

Construction of Dexter-Pinckney Road Bridge nearly complete

Construction on the Dexter-Pinckney Road Bridge is nearing completion. The bridge is scheduled to be opened on Friday following a six month reconstruction project by the Michigan Department of Transportation.

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Metro area home building edges up; most are $200,000 or less

Local homebuilding is starting to creep up after plunging in 2009, and that's good news for buyers such as Andrea Barron who need a larger home.

News in brief

POUND RIDGE: State police were investigating a fatal crash involving a car and motorcycle Saturday. The crash happened near Honey Hollow Road about 5:30 p.m., closing Route 121 for hours, Sgt. Mark Conway said.

Saudi construction deals rocket 175 percent in Q2

Power, residential real estate and road projects fire construction sector's rebound.

Saudi construction deals rocket 175 percent in Q2

Power, residential real estate and road projects fire construction sector's rebound.

Saudi construction sector's growth seen at 6.4% in '10

05 September 2010 JEDDAH - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is forecast to award more construction projects this year, sustaining the strong activity recorded in the second quarter of 2010, National Commercial Bank (NCB) said in its latest Construction Index Survey.

Saudi construction sector's growth seen at 6.4% in '10

05 September 2010 JEDDAH - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is forecast to award more construction projects this year, sustaining the strong activity recorded in the second quarter of 2010, National Commercial Bank (NCB) said in its latest Construction Index Survey.

News analysis: Demos face stiff task for election

Frustrated, discouraged and just plain mad, a lot of people who have lost jobs — or know someone who has — now...

Granite Construction donates to Westside Community Park effort

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Dennis Rollins, chair of the Westside Community Park Committee recently accepted an $800 donation from Granite Construction Co., one of the sponsors for the inaugural Grillin’ on the Green fundraiser held Saturday, Aug. 7, to benefit the next phase of development of the park.

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Builders race to finish first S.Korea F1 track

Organisers of South Korea's first Formula One event say they are confident they can complete the brand-new circuit before a final inspection from the sport's world governing body.

'Green' construction

Bernie Little Distributors Inc. and ABC Fine Wine and Spirits believe that sustainability is the smart way to construct buildings.

Commercial repairs make up bulk of permits

The city of Paris issued 53 building permits in August for a total of $792,520. Of those, $732,866 were for nine commercial repair permits. Paris Cancer Center at 3550 Loop 286 N.E. is preparing for a new, updated radiation treatment machine.

Newly proposed energy efficiency codes meet opposition

COLUMBIA — Home builders would be required to have ventilation systems tested in new homes under energy-related changes in the building code going before the Columbia City Council. The Columbia/Boone County Environment and Energy Commission wants the city to require testing of ductwork used in home heating and air conditioning systems to identify leaks and other problems that affect energy use ...

KSFY Action News: Breaking News, Weather and Community |Construction group likely to seek higher gas tax

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Highway construction advocates say they likely will press the Iowa Legislature to raise the state's gasoline tax after more than two decades without an increase.

Danube sees major turnaround in UAE construction market

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Get local and national news updates via E-mail. A look back in history from the files of The Fayetteville Observer. Sept. 5, 2000: Hoke commissioners lift the moratorium on family cemeteries in the county.

Luxury home builder announces plans to shut down

Charlotte's Simonini Builders announced Friday that it would discontinue its home building and renovating operations. The company built luxury homes and has been entrenched in the market since the early 1990s.

Holiday construction may cause delays

PROVO, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Some construction over the holiday long weekend may put a cramp in your travel plans. UDOT says to expect heavy congestion on I-15 south of Provo through Spanish Fork because of ongoing lane restrictions there. This area could be especially clogged later tomorrow afternoon during BYU's first home game against the huskies. It's a 5 pm start, so officials advise that ...

Hoeft Builders helps children learn, play, grow

Hoeft Builders Inc. of Eau Claire donated $30,000 to the Children's Museum of Eau Claire.

Construction Jobless Rate Improves Slightly in August

Construction's unemployment rate moved down slightly in August but remains highest among all industries.

West Commercial Street project moving forward

Mendocino Construction Services is nearly halfway down one side of the street with the new sidewalks, curbs and gutters on West Commercial Street. The contract deadline for the $401,000 bid project is October 5.

Business : Danube sees major turnaround in UAE construction market

DUBAI — Better market prospects will emerge as the UAE construction market poises for rebound, Rizwan Sajan, Chairman of Danube Building Materials said.

Luxury home builder Simonini to "wind-down" operations

As of today, luxury home builders Simonini Builders, Inc. will no longer be accepting orders to build custom homes.

Builders are 'running out of work'

The commercial and residential construction sector is "running out of work in Queenstown", the resort's Chamber of Commerce chairman, Alastair Porter, has warned the Queenstown Lakes District Council, and he has been backed up by two major construction companies. read more

Jobless rate for construction industry falls slightly

The unemployment rate for the construction industry edged down to 17 percent in August compared to 17.3 percent a month earlier, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.In contrast, the nonresidential building construction sector lost 200 jobs last month and has lost 31,900 jobs, or 7.4 percent, over the past year. Nonresidential building construction employment now stands at 682,400 jobs. ...

Summit Builders break ground on Ak-Chin Indian Community Fire Station No. 561

MARICOPA, Ariz – Summit Builders was recently awarded the construction contract for the Ak-Chin Indian Community Fire Station No. 561 located at 45401 W. Farrell Road in Maricopa, Ariz.

Simonini Builders shutting down because of 'catastrophic changes'

Charlotte-based luxury home builder Simonini Builders is shutting down its homebuilding and renovation businesses because of 'catastrophic changes' in the real estate market.

Simonini Builders shutting down because of 'catastrophic changes'

Charlotte-based luxury home builder Simonini Builders is shutting down its homebuilding and renovation businesses because of 'catastrophic changes' in the real estate market.

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China Economic News in Brief

The following are Chinese economic news items in brief. Construction of a convertor station in Lhasa, capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, began Thursday as part of a power transmission and transformation project to ensure supplies to the region.

Neponset Valley Construction Awarded ‘Best of Boston Home – South Roofer’

The "Best of Boston Home 2010 - South Roofer" was awarded to Norwood-based Neponset Valley Construction. Brian Kearney owns Neponset Valley Construction, a residential and commercial building, remodeling and renovation company that specializes in roofing, according to a statement.

Jobs Report Shows No Light at the End of the Tunnel for Construction Industry

WASHINGTON----Today’s jobs report shows no real improvement for workers in the construction industry, a key driver of our economy. The industry’s unemployment rate stood at 17 percent in August, with 1.5 million construction workers looking for a job.

Wayne County Builders Association hosting Home and Garden Festival

Wayne County Builders Association (WCBA) Home and Garden Festival is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12 at Ladore Lodge & Conference Center.

Wayne County Builders Association hosting Home and Garden Festival

Wayne County Builders Association (WCBA) Home and Garden Festival is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12 at Ladore Lodge & Conference Center.

Construction begins on Paw Print Park; new project manager named

LAKE PLACID - Wooden structures and fresh cut logs are being assembled into a playground behind the Lake Placid Elementary School. Paw Print Park - a local grassroots effort - is in construction mode.

U.K. Construction Orders Plunge In Q2

Construction orders in the U.K. declined sharply in the second quarter after improving in the previous four quarters, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Friday.

'Grim' outlook for building industry as orders fall

Britain's building industry was facing a bleak future today after construction orders suffered a dramatic 14% fall between April and June.

New construction strategies emerge for farshore, deepwater wind farms

Despite a buoyant European offshore wind market, offshore construction & installation contractors that fall short of budget and technology challenges risk falling by the wayside. Utility scale developers at the forefront will be seeking out only companies capable of providing and meeting the necessary challenges imposed on the industry today.

Builders group plans golf outing

The Jackson-Jennings Builders Association will hold its annual golf outing on Wednesday at Shadowood Golf Course in Seymour. Money raised through the outing is used for scholarships for high school students in Jackson and Jennings counties. For...

Jury: Builder Stole Nev. College Materials

A former College of Southern Nevada construction chief was found guilty of stealing campus building materials and equipment to build a million-dollar mountain home northwest of Las Vegas.