RMT Wraps Up Michigan Wind 1 Construction.
Michigan's largest commercial-scale wind energy development starts operations MADISON, Wis., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- RMT, Inc. (RMT), the leader in wind energy development, engineering, and construction, has completed construction of Michigan Wind 1, located near Ubly, Michigan. With a total capacity of 69 MW, Michigan...

Predictions For 2009: What Construction Insurers Need To Know Now.
2009 could see some major legislative changes which will impact upon construction professionals and their insurers. This briefing looks into the crystal ball, and sees what the year may hold... 1. The Credit Crunch Bites While some contractors have managed to diversify their business lines and are...

Turner to Manage Construction of $42 Million Expansion of Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, Calif.
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Construction Company, the nation's leading builder of healthcare facilities, has been given approval by Northern Inyo Hospital to proceed with the $42 million Phase Two expansion to the hospital facility. Construction for Phase Two will start in March 2009 with completion scheduled...

If I had a hammer: one of the oldest and most vital trades, the construction industry is always looking for a few good people.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Since ancient times, when people first realized it was better not to be rained on, the construction industry has offered job security and steady, above-average wages. Throughout time, the success of a culture often has been measured by its ability to erect structures and house...

Equality Inquiries Announced In The Construction And Financial Service Sector.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has recently announced sectoral inquiries into the construction and financial service sector. Although the predominant focus in the construction industry will be race and the financial sector will be gender, the remit in both may extend depending on the evidence the Inquiry...

Keating Building Corporation Acquired by Perini Corporation, Creates East Coast Construction Powerhouse.
Leverages Keating's $860 Million Project Pipeline and Market Relationships PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Keating Building Corporation, the privately held construction, management and design/build company, today announced that it has been acquired by Perini Corporation , for $43 million in cash plus a portion of the operating...

Dave Pintar Joins Suffolk Construction's West Coast Team.
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Dave Pintar has joined Suffolk Construction's West Coast office as Director of Business Development for the Commercial Market. A senior construction professional with deep roots in the Southern California market, Pintar brings a diverse background in several key aspects of the industry. ...

Cabrera Construction Honors Obama Administration Green Building Initiatives at Thursday Night Gala.
Miami Green Commission Appointee Celebrates Grand Opening While Awaiting LEED Certification on Cabrera Construction South Florida Corporate Office CORAL GABLES, Fla., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Dignitaries and area politicians will be walking the "green carpet" during Thursday's "An Evening in Havana" gala in Coral Gables, celebrating the...

Frost & Sullivan Sees Strong Prospects for the Construction Chemicals Market in South Africa.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Heightened construction activity in South Africa is driving the demand for construction chemicals. However, the lack of awareness of quality construction chemical products is acting as a major restraint to market expansion. Suppliers are therefore undertaking awareness campaigns and are engaging...

China Advanced Construction Materials Group Reports 169% Increase in Gross Profit and 194% Increase in Operating Income for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2009.
Generates Net Income of $2.6 Million or $0.19 per Diluted Share for the Fiscal Second Quarter of 2009 NEW YORK AND BEIJING, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc. ("China ACM") (OTCBB: CADC), a leading provider of ready-mix concrete in China, today announced financial...