Malaysian state to blacklist builders hiring foreign workers
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's opposition-ruled northern state of Penang announced Monday that builders hiring foreign workers over local applicants would be blacklisted from receiving state contracts. Contractors and developers awarded contracts would on...

Uganda: Sh2 Billion for Road Builders Withheld
Kampala ? THE National Roads Authority has withheld sh2b for two construction companies, which were hired to do repair works on the Kampala-Jinja highyway. The authority said the companies did substandard work.

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SEA PARK: The pier leading to the underwater observatory at the former Ela Beach sea park site is being renovated. Workers from Lae Builders and Contractors were busy yesterday replanking the pier. Pictured is Eric Henini spreading soil over the rocks which make up part of the pier.

Brickbats for builders
8 January, 2009 - The quality of construction in the country was once again brought under the microscope as members of parliament pointed out fronting and sub-contracting as the main causes of poor construction quality.

Steel Industry Looks for a Piece of the Stimulus-Plan Pie
After a roller-coaster 2008 of record highs to devastating lows, domestic steelmakers are now turning to government for orders that, until the September collapse, had come from manufacturers and builders.

Malaysian state to blacklist builders hiring foreign workers
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia?s opposition-ruled northern state of Penang announced yesterday that builders hiring foreign workers over local applicants would be blacklisted from receiving state contracts.

A billion here, a billion there...
As construction spending nationwide continues to decline, many builders are hoping for a big boost thanks to the economic stimulus package being drafted in Congress. Details of the massive package ? likely to total $750 billion or more ? haven?t been fleshed out, but billions no doubt will be included to fund construction of new homes, offices, roads [...]

Builders say $1.3B Dubai race course deal nixed
Companies building the centerpiece of a prominent Dubai race course said Tuesday the original $1.25 billion contract has been canceled, putting the fate of the future site of the Middle East's premier horse race in doubt. The project's developer, Meydan LLC,...

Builders say $1.3B Dubai race course deal nixed
Companies building the centerpiece of a prominent Dubai race course said Tuesday the original $1.25 billion contract has been canceled, putting the fate of the future site of the Middle East's premier horse race in doubt.

Dubai's $1.3b race course deal nixed: builders
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Companies building the centerpiece of a prominent Dubai race course said on Tuesday that the original $1.25 billion contract has been cancelled, putting the fate of the future site of the Middle East?s premier horse race in doubt.

Builders say $1.3B Dubai race course deal nixed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) ? Companies building the centerpiece of a prominent Dubai race course said Tuesday the original $1.25 billion contract has been canceled, raising questions about the future site of the Middle East's premier horse race.

Pre-licensing course open to builders
A 60-hour pre-licensing course required for builders and contractors to become licensed in Michigan is available through the Builders License Training Institute based in Williamsburg.

More gvt contracts for builders?
Registered builders could be considered for larger government contracts this year as upper limits have been increased, but some say the adjustments are "far too low".

Not all giving up on construction in economic downturn
Dentist Josh Green opens the doors Jan. 19 to a brand-new office in Hellgate Meadows. Green, who currently practices at a dental complex on Southwest Higgins, is among a select group of people who are building in a down economy.

Small contractors still 'know nothing' about silicosis
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has vowed to step up its "Clear the Air!" campaign warning workers against the dangers of silicosis after it concluded that smaller companies still know very little about the condition and its causes.

Texas companies eye a piece of Obama's stimulus package
WASHINGTON ? Suffering Texas companies are eyeing President-elect Barack Obama's stimulus package as the fastest way to get through hard times, lining up behind a package of tax cuts and infrastructure spending that could top $800 billion.

Progress Energy Florida Signs Contract For New, Advanced-Design Nuclear Plant
Progress Energy Florida (PEF) has signed a contract with Westinghouse Electric Company LLC and The Shaw Group Inc.'s Power Group for the engineering, procurement and construction of two nuclear units for a proposed nuclear power plant in Levy County, Fla

Web site tracks bad contractors
Since Jan. 1, 2007, the New York state Attorney General's Office has mediated more than 1,550 complaints against contractors resulting in restitution of more than $800,000 to consumers. Check on your contractor and complaints across New York State

Nine practical home-renovation projects for '09
Experts suggest home renovations that make sense in these tough economic times.

Tennessee shifts to online accounting system
With the start of the new year, Tennessee state government begins the next phase of a massive, $134 million reorganization of the state's accounting system, flipping the switch to move toward a new online process for procurement, bidding and payment for state contractors.