Associated Builders and Contractors expects decline in 2009
Associated Builders and Contractors, a national trade association based in Washington, D.C., released its economic forecast for next year on Wednesday, and the predictions are not pretty.

Contractors forecast downturn in construction in 2009
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today released its 2009 economic forecast for the commercial and industrial construction industry.

ABC forecasts challenging year
WASHINGTON ? Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its 2009 economic forecast for the commercial and industrial construction industry, and the outlook is not positive.

Builders don't expect more pain
Residential contractors do not expect further deterioration in the building industry, a new survey shows.

Builders fight new circuit breaker rule
In January, new homes will be required to have a special circuit breaker that can prevent electrical fires.

Local contractors kick off annual Toys for Tots campaign
The Central Wisconsin Home Builders Association along with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve is sponsoring the annual Toys for Tots campaign in the Wisconsin Rapids area.

Helping hand for seniors
The majority of those who have volunteered their services are retired builders and contractors, who are not in need of work, but have a desire to help seniors with around-the-house jobs, said Wideen.

Kimball won't survive housing crash, but will finish homes
The crash of the housing market will mean the end of operations for Kimball Hill Inc., formerly one of the largest builders in the Chicago suburbs.

Building industry woes
Once one of the busiest builders in the fastest growing county in Montana, Ian Northcott looked out Wednesday, over an oddly quiet Bitterroot Valley landscape where few hammers, saws and levels are being wielded these days.

Builders name leader for tough times
The Gulf Coast Builders Exchange has turned to a formidable fundraiser and lobbyist to guide the group through the housing downturn while increasing its membership and working to scale back slow-growth initiatives.

Construction company wins awards
ACI ConstRUCTION Co. received two awards from Associated Builders and Contractors, Central Ohio Chapter, at an awards banquet in Columbus. ACI won the Pyramid Award, Commercial Category, for the LaRiche Toyota Subaru dealership expansion in Findlay. It also won the Pyramid Award, Commercial Category, for the Delaware County Commissioners Senior Service Campus in Delaware, Ohio.

Fine time to build as industry races to slash margins
Commercial builders are cutting their margins in an attempt to shore up business and win market share before construction demand plummets, according to cost research.

Skanska USA wins merit award
Skanska USA Building Inc.?s San Antonio office has been honored for its work on the Bell County Jail project by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of South Texas.

AmLand Development fined, loses contracting license
The State Contractors Board recently revoked the license of AmLand Development, a Las Vegas high-rise and home builder. The company has thousands in unpaid bills related to its residential developments, Prima and Vila Di Lago, at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson.

Rockford builders sentenced for breaking and entering crimes
Two Rockford area contractors were sentenced recently for their roles in several breaking and entering burglaries.

Builders Sue Over Subdivision Regulations
A state building group sued Flathead County over subdivision regulations last week, just as commissioners were nearing the final steps of a year-and-a-half long process to revise the rules. The Montana Building and Industry Association filed the lawsuit Monday in Flathead County District Court, describing the county?s subdivision regulations as ?illegal? and ?the most burdensome and costly in ...

Students to rally against MSU project labor agreement
EAST LANSING - A group of Michigan State University students is organizing a 3 p.m. "Rally for Responsible Spending" today outside the university's Hannah Administration Building.

Ark. Court Hears Arguments Over State No-Bid Deals
The Arkansas Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday morning over a lawsuit challenging a 2001 law that allows no-bid contracts for buildings worth more than $5 million.

Arkansas justices hear lawsuit challenging state's no-bid construction projects
Arkansas violated the constitution when it allowed all state agencies to award no-bid contracts for some construction projects, an attorney argued

Ark. court hears arguments over state no-bid deals
Associated Press - December 4, 2008 12:04 PM ET LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Arkansas Supreme Court heard arguments this morning over a lawsuit challenging a 2001 law that allows no-bid...