News Roundup (396)
Georgia Upscale Development Construction to Continue Amid Environmentalist Challenge
- Saturday, 15 December 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
federal judge declined to stop construction at a contentious high-class housing project in Georgia. So reports The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Read more...Merger Brings Two Construction Data Firms Under MidOcean’s Roof
- Saturday, 15 December 2018
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- Written by TPB News
Construction consulting and data companies Meyers Research and Metrostudy are merging as a result of an acquisition from MidOcean Partners. So reports Chron.
Read more...Construction Industry Unemployment Rates Hit Record Lows in Some States
- Saturday, 01 December 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB Staff
In nearly every corner of the nation, construction industry unemployment rates in October were down year-over-year, according to newly released metrics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Read more...Principals Expect a Surge in Green Building By 2021: Report
- Saturday, 01 December 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Industry professionals surveyed for the Dodge Data & Analytics’ World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report said they expect significant growth in demand for green building, with 60% expecting to factor in environmental concerns into their projects by 2021. So reports Concrete Products.
Read more...450 Needles, Blood Found at NC Construction Site
- Saturday, 01 December 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Officials warned travelers to avoid the "Business 40" construction area after knives, drug paraphernalia, including needles, and blood were found at the construction site. So reports WXII12.
Read more...Impact to Oregon's Economy Unclear As Steel Prices Rise
- Saturday, 01 December 2018
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- Written by TPB News
Oregon's Office of Economic Analysis said its uncertain how steel tariffs will impact the state's economy, while local businesses have expressed concerns that rising prices will continue to hamper production. So reports KATU News.
Read more...Alabama Steel Firm Facing $320K in Fines for Amputation, Other Hazards
- Sunday, 18 November 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB Staff
Montgomery, Alabama's Sabel Steel Service Inc. is facing $320,261 in penalties for exposing employees to a number of safety hazards, including exposing employees to amputation and fall at four of its facilities, according to the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Read more...ABC Report: Year-over-year Material Costs Up 7.9%
- Sunday, 18 November 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Construction prices are up 0.5% last month and are up 7.9% year-over-year, according a new analysis from the Associated Builders and Contractors. So reports Construction and Demolition Recycle.
Read more...Michigan Worker: I Contracted Flesh-eating Bacteria at Work Site
- Sunday, 18 November 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
Josh Munoz, a construction worker visiting family in Texas, said he nearly died after contracting a flesh eating bacteria on his leg. So Reports ABC 13.
Read more...14 New Proposals Unveiled in New Int'l Green Building Code
- Sunday, 18 November 2018
- News Roundup
- Written by TPB News
The International Code Council released this year's edition of the International Green Building Code. So reports Construction Dive.
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