Construction underway on new firehouse in Boonton, New Jersey

Posted by IronPlanet on Apr 2, 2012 7:03:00 AM

The construction of a new firehouse in Boonton, NJ, is progressing nicely, according to NorthJersey.com.

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Hawaii looks to streamline construction approval process

Posted by IronPlanet on Mar 30, 2012 8:26:00 AM

Hawaii is hoping to stimulate its construction industry, and the current idea is to streamline the construction approval process in order to get more projects underway, reports The Associated Press.

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Construction on Bronx clinic delayed due to lack of government funds

Posted by IronPlanet on Mar 30, 2012 8:22:00 AM

Students in New York are fighting to get funds for a new health clinic that will be built on the Adlai E. Stevenson Educational Campus in the Bronx, after the state Department of Education did not provide funds to match a grant.

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Major Ford factory employing subcontractors around Kansas City

Posted by IronPlanet on Mar 29, 2012 9:40:00 AM

Ford is constructing a major upgrade to its factory in Claycomo, Mo., and subcontractors in the area are reaping the benefits, reports The Kansas City Star.

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Cities with major construction projects underway

Posted by IronPlanet on Mar 29, 2012 9:39:00 AM

As a result of the economic downturn, the construction industry took a hit across the country. Fortunately, things are beginning to turn around in major cities, with more projects available for contractors and construction jobs slowly on the rise.

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Tornado leads to construction boom in Missouri

Posted by IronPlanet on Mar 28, 2012 9:56:00 AM

While the tornadoes that swept across the Midwest last year were devastating for many Americans, there was a silver lining in the clouds - an uptick for local construction companies.

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How construction companies are using iPads

Posted by IronPlanet on Mar 28, 2012 9:55:00 AM

When it comes to digital devices, the construction industry usually isn't the first that comes to mind in terms of cutting-edge technology. However, The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that many construction companies have adopted the use of the Apple iPad in order to make things just a bit easier.

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Construction begins on new bridge in Washington

Posted by IronPlanet on Mar 27, 2012 9:31:00 AM

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced that construction is set to begin on a new floating bridge that will be connected to Route 520, according to Komo News.

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Discovery's "Machines of Glory" to highlight construction equipment

Posted by IronPlanet on Mar 26, 2012 8:09:00 AM

The Discovery Channel has become known for a range of shows that shine a spotlight on jobs that people may not know much about, such as The Deadliest Catch or World's Toughest Trucker. Their latest series, Machines of Glory, hopes to do the same for the construction industry.

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San Francisco readies for construction boom

Posted by IronPlanet on Mar 23, 2012 9:42:00 AM

Though construction jobs are hard to come by in many parts of the country, some cities are doing better than others. The San Francisco Chronicle reports a major apartment boom in the city is right around the corner, with thousands of projects in the approval stages.

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