Thu December 17, 2015
W. Va. Awards $7.5M Contract for Capitol Buildings Project
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) West Virginia has awarded a $7,478,000 contract to demolish and rebuild four floors in two office towers that are part of the state Capitol complex. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reported that the Department of Administration awarded the contract to Maynard C....
Sat December 12, 2015
Deal Makes Industry Tax Breaks Permanent
Forbes is reporting that after weeks of reports ranging from optimism for permanency to another one-year retroactive extender, a deal was in fact reached in the wee hours of December 16th a Tax Code extender deal had been reached....
Lacie Pierson - The Herald-Dispatch - Wed December 16, 2015
Marshall University Shutters Residence Hall to Save Money
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) In the quest to save money in the public sector amid dwindling financial support from the state government, Marshall University officials are pulling the plug on one of the oldest buildings on campus....
Wed December 16, 2015
Finger Lakes Casino Work Continues, as Does Opposition
TYRE, N.Y. (AP) Construction of a new casino in New York’s Finger Lakes is entering a new phase even as opponents continue their effort to block the Las Vegas-style gambling venue. The developers of Lago Resort and Casino say that crews are expected to begin work on the casino’s foundation....
Thu December 17, 2015
City Councilman Arrested at Jobsite Protest
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Officials say a Hartford city councilman was arrested along with four others protesting the lack of minority contractors working on the Dunkin’ Donuts Park site in Connecticut’s capital city....
Tue December 15, 2015
Dallas Passes Mandatory Breaks for Construction Workers
Local Texas news affiliate NBC DFW is reporting that in a vote of 10-5, Dallas city council members passed a proposal that requires rest breaks for construction workers Tuesday morning. The ordinance mandates a 10 minute break for every four hours worked....
Fri December 11, 2015
Commission Gives OK for Nine Projects Using Prop 1 Funding
The Texas Transportation Commission approved nine roadway improvement projects using Proposition 1 funding. The projects, totaling almost $437 million worth of roadway construction, rehabilitation and restoration, will enhance the safety, mobility and connectivity in Texas....
Mon December 14, 2015
Not in My Yard - Lawmaker Now Opposes High-Speed Rail
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Democratic state Assemblywoman Patty Lopez of San Fernando said she is withdrawing support for California’s high-speed rail project amid opposition in her district and that five other legislative Democrats are also reconsidering their support, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday....
Jennifer Sinco Kelleher - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thu December 10, 2015
Telescope Foes Want Equipment Gone
HONOLULU (AP) Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope want construction equipment and vehicles removed from Mauna Kea now that the Hawaii Supreme Court has invalidated the project’s permit. In a Dec....
Thu December 10, 2015
New Highway Bill Will Have Cement Consumption on the Rise
With the passage of a five-year federal transportation bill, cement manufacturers will see a rise in consumption according to the Portland Cement Association (PCA). The Fixing America¹s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act will provide more than $305 billion to maintain and improve the nation¹s roads and bridges....
