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All rights reserved.Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:15:01 GMTTue, 24 Nov 2009 22:15:01 GMT608831http://www.zibb.com/construction/interstitial/newsblogs/Construction_Construction+Industry+General+%26+Related http://www.zibb.com/images/en/g_zibb_logo_beta.gif http://www.dcnonl.com/rss/id36476Premier Jean Charest is sticking to his guns that a police investigation, not a public inquiry, is the best way to deal with a corruption scandal rocking Quebec, even after police officers themselves have demanded an inquiry.http://www.dcnonl.com/rss/id36476Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 22:15:01 GMThttp://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/integrated-electrical-services-awarded-contract-to-provide-electrical-systems-for-us-army-medical-research-institute-of-infectious-diseases-72854557.htmlIntegrated Electrical Services Awarded Contract to Provide Electrical Systems for U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/integrated-electrical-services-awarded-contract-to-provide-electrical-systems-for-us-army-medical-research-institute-of-infectious-diseases-72854557.htmlConstruction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 21:03:00 GMThttp://www.realwire.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=14389We are pleased at today’s news that trade union consultation with the engineering construction workforce resulted in the acceptance of the employers’ offer...http://www.realwire.com/release_detail.asp?ReleaseID=14389Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 15:40:00 GMThttp://ecmweb.com/ezone/nfpa-technical-document-information-20091124/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ECMMostRecent+%28Electrical+Construction+%26+Maintenance%29The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) introduced improved document information Web pages to make finding information on its more than 300 codes and standards easierhttp://ecmweb.com/ezone/nfpa-technical-document-information-20091124/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ECMMostRecent+%28Electrical+Construction+%26+Maintenance%29Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 15:28:00 GMThttp://www.housingzone.com/article/CA6708932.html?rssid=198Working in partnership with locally-organized Remodelers Councils at more than 150 NAHB-affiliated state and local builders' associations, NAHB Remodelers provides information, certification, education, and recognition programs geared to keeping remodeler members competitive.http://www.housingzone.com/article/CA6708932.html?rssid=198Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMThttp://www.ameinfo.com/217119.htmlTekla is showcasing its industry leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution at this year's Big5 exhibition taking place in Dubai from 23 - 26 November. Industry experts agree that BIM can...http://www.ameinfo.com/217119.htmlConstruction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 11:56:07 GMThttp://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/business/leaders-welcome-new-chief-adviser-but-warn-of-significant-challenges/5211251.article?referrer=RSSThe Government’s first ever chief construction adviser, Paul Morrell, is facing “significant challenges” on key issues such as low carbon and infrastructure spending, trade bodies have warned, adding that carrying out the role in a three-day week would “be a hugely demanding task”.http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/business/leaders-welcome-new-chief-adviser-but-warn-of-significant-challenges/5211251.article?referrer=RSSConstruction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 11:39:00 GMThttp://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/11/24/awe-burghfield-periodic-review-of-safety/?rss=This summary report presents the findings of the NII assessment of the AWE periodic review of safety in respect of its nuclear licensed site at Burghfield.http://news.hse.gov.uk/2009/11/24/awe-burghfield-periodic-review-of-safety/?rss=Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:09:41 GMThttp://www.buildingtalk.com/news/jcw/jcw117.htmlJC Wilkins has released a Guide to School Acoustic products, to help construction professionals involved in education projects.http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/jcw/jcw117.htmlConstruction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://constructionmarketingideas.blogspot.com/2009/11/best-construction-industry-marketing_24.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ConstructionMarketingIdeas+%28Construction+Marketing+Ideas%29Construction Marketing Ideas Blog at http://www.constructionmarketingideas.com. Nevertheless, we've received eight entries so far; and I think there will be many more in the weeks ahead. Any legitimate blog serving and for the architectural, engineering and construction industry qualifies.http://constructionmarketingideas.blogspot.com/2009/11/best-construction-industry-marketing_24.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ConstructionMarketingIdeas+%28Construction+Marketing+Ideas%29Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 07:54:52 GMThttp://www.arabianbusiness.com/574413-jeweller-closures-inevitable-as-gold-demand-slumps---wgcIf the slump in demand for gold does not improve in Dubai the closure of some of the city’s legendary jewellers is ‘inevitable’, according to a new report by the World Gold Council.http://www.arabianbusiness.com/574413-jeweller-closures-inevitable-as-gold-demand-slumps---wgcConstruction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 05:30:19 GMThttp://www.zibb.com/article/5689201/UK+Government+Government+Names+its+First+Chief+Construction+AdviserPaul Morrell OBE has been appointed to the new role of Government Chief Construction Adviser, Construction Minister Ian Lucas and Economic Secretary to the Treasury Ian Pearson jointly announced today. The CCA role will work with Government and the industry to act as a link between the two andhttp://www.zibb.com/article/5689201/UK+Government+Government+Names+its+First+Chief+Construction+AdviserConstruction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 05:11:37 GMThttp://www.prosalesmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?referer=rss420&sectionID=420&articleID=1128030Bison Building Materials and its related units reported a net loss of $563,323 in October, its fourth full month under Chapter 11 protection from creditors. That pushes to $2.4 million the Houston-based company's net loss since filing for bankruptcy-law reorganization.http://www.prosalesmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?referer=rss420&sectionID=420&articleID=1128030Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.interiordesign.net/article/CA6708622.html?nid=4348According to a new study from the U.S. Green Building Council and Booz Allen Hamilton, green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the American economy—including $396 billion in wages—between now and 2013.http://www.interiordesign.net/article/CA6708622.html?nid=4348Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.BuildersMerchantsJournal.net/news/news.asp?id=6500&title=CPA+Welcomes+first+Chief+Construction+AdviserThe Construction Products Association has welcomed the appointment of Paul Morrell as the government's first Chief Constructi...http://www.BuildersMerchantsJournal.net/news/news.asp?id=6500&title=CPA+Welcomes+first+Chief+Construction+AdviserConstruction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.erosioncontrol.com/the-latest/astm-international-certification.aspxW. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., November 19, 2009—The ASTM board of directors at its Oct. 27-28, 2009, meeting authorized ASTM’s management to develop the capability to offer certification services.http://www.erosioncontrol.com/the-latest/astm-international-certification.aspxConstruction/Construction Industry General & RelatedTue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=E835883CF0C24229A9AEA8E2408079C2HEALTHCARE DESIGN intends specifically to fulfill the informational needs of architects, designers, administrators, facility managers, consultants, and key members of the construction community who are responsible for designing, building and renovating healthcare buildings. Articles, architecturalhttp://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=E835883CF0C24229A9AEA8E2408079C2Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:15:15 GMThttp://www.constructionnewsportal.com/Construction_article6864.htmlconstruction news: Aquarian Cladding awarded contract to supply materials for James Leicester Halls in Islingtonhttp://www.constructionnewsportal.com/Construction_article6864.htmlConstruction/Construction Industry General & RelatedMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:11:39 GMThttp://www.joconl.com/rss/id36420Greater Toronto Area construction stakeholders are excited by the opportunities that will come from the 2015 Pan Am Games.http://www.joconl.com/rss/id36420Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedMon, 23 Nov 2009 08:15:02 GMThttp://kansascity.bizjournals.com/kansascity/stories/2009/11/23/focus5.html?ana=from_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+vertical_51+%2528Construction+Industry+News%2529If you are already a Kansas City Business Journal subscriber please create or sign into your bizjournals.com account to link your valid print subscription and have access to the complete article.http://kansascity.bizjournals.com/kansascity/stories/2009/11/23/focus5.html?ana=from_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+vertical_51+%2528Construction+Industry+News%2529Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedMon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://sanantonio.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/stories/2009/11/23/newscolumn2.html?ana=from_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+vertical_51+%2528Construction+Industry+News%2529That’s an apt way to sum up the findings of the 2009 Emerging Trends report released recently by the Washington, D.C.-based the Urban Land Institute (ULI).http://sanantonio.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/stories/2009/11/23/newscolumn2.html?ana=from_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+vertical_51+%2528Construction+Industry+News%2529Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedMon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3241024.htmPR: Thanks to a collaboration between BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, and the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization is one step closer to transforming an old textile factory in inner city Philadelphia into a new green jobs training center.http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3241024.htmConstruction/Construction Industry General & RelatedMon, 23 Nov 2009 01:20:05 GMThttp://www.glassonweb.com/news/index/10519/November 23rd, 2009 - Legislation Could Boost Business For AGC Flat Glass - Legislation filed in the House and Senate could benefit AGC Flat Glass and ultimately boost business for the companys Church Hil ...http://www.glassonweb.com/news/index/10519/Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedMon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.build.co.uk/construction_news.asp?newsid=103114Mortgage Deal Aids Construction Prospects - The building trade will be joining mortgage brokers in welcoming moves by Coventry Building Society to offer 125% loan-to-value mortgages.http://www.build.co.uk/construction_news.asp?newsid=103114Construction/Construction Industry General & RelatedMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_6383.htmlThe scheme is an industry wide Code of Considerate Practice helping to improve performance and minimise the impact of A&J activities with those who come in to contact with its sites.http://www.hoteldesigns.co.uk/industrynews/news_6383.htmlConstruction/Construction Industry General & RelatedMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT