Pearl Dubai Awards AED8.85 Billion Construction Contract to Al Habtoor Leighton Group

Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, has awarded an AED8.85 billion (US $2.4 billion) main contract for the construction of its iconic Dubai Pearl project, to the Al Habtoor Leighton Group, the UAE’s largest construction group. The deal is the largest single contract of its kind in the region and arguably one of the largest in the world for a real estate project. Construction is due to begin in January 2009. “While... 

Orion Marine Group Presenting At the FBR Capital Markets 2008 Fall Investment Conference

Orion Marine Group, Inc. a leading marine specialty contractor serving the heavy civil marine infrastructure sector, today announced it will be presenting at the FBR Capital Markets 2008 Fall Investment Conference on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 2:20 p.m. (ET)/1:20 p.m. (CT). A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://www.orionmarinegroup.com.... 

State and Local Architect Groups Support California Fire Survivors With Important Rebuilding Resources and Warn Against Fraud and Re-Entering Homes Prematurely

The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) and local chapters, AIA Santa Barbara, AIA Los Angeles, AIA Inland, and AIA Orange County are again actively working with city and county building officials to simplify and facilitate the process of rebuilding the communities devastated by the wildfires. John Grounds, AIA, president of The AIACC, states, “As we’ve learned from post-fire recovery in the past, this is not the time... 

RSMeans Announces the 2009 Edition of Its Perennial Best Seller, Building Construction Cost Data

Now available: the 2009 edition of the industry’s most used, quoted and respected construction pricing guide. Building Construction Cost Data has been the leading construction cost resource since 1942. It offers unit costs for materials, labor and equipment; overhead and profit; and crew and productivity data for a wide range of construction products and tasks. Location factors allow cost adjustments to more than 930 cities and towns in the U.S.... 

Husqvarna to launch demolition robot

This November marks the production start of Husqvarna’s first demolition robot – a remote-controlled demolition machine developed by Husqvarna Construction Products in Jonsered, Sweden. The robot is the first product from a new Demolition Robots category, which is projected to strengthen the Group’s leading position in machinery for the construction industry. The market for demolition robots has grown continuously and has been dominated... 

Redevelopment Risk Services Insures $22 Million San Francisco Environmental Cleanup

Redevelopment Risk Services, LLC (RRS), a business insurance brokerage specializing in environmental risk protection, has been selected to provide insurance services for the $22 million reclamation of the former Schlage Lock manufacturing facility in San Francisco, CA. This property and facility insurance enables the developer, Brownfield Partners, LLC, to undertake the liability transfer, environmental remediation, demolition and site preparation... 

New Bosch RS35 boasts lowest vibration AND best cutting power

In the world of reciprocating saw users, there are three groups – light-duty handymen, heavy duty contractors and then there are the extreme, cut-through-everything, demolition users. This is the user Bosch Power Tools & Accessories had in mind when it designed the powerful RS35 Demolition Reciprocating Saw. Featuring a robust motor, the fastest cutting action, and lowest vibration in its class, the RS35 is an impressive entry for Bosch... 

The Overton Hygienic Building: 3617-3625 South State

Developed during the first decades of the 20th century, the “Black Metropolis” was home to numerous nationally prominent, African-American-owned and -operated businesses and cultural institutions. This building was constructed in 1922 by noted entrepreneur Anthony Overton, a purveyor of cosmetics for black women. This once-vacant and boarded-up building was threatened with demolition before being rehabilitated by the developer for their own offices... 

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen offers Five Tips for Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget

It’s the height of remodeling season during a weak economy, which is a tough combination for homeowners needing to make upgrades to their kitchen. This summer, things are heating up as people debate a costly home improvement that also offers one of the best returns on investment. To help, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen offers these five tips for kitchen updates that look good and also make “cents.” 1. Granite counters: Look for thinner... 

Hilti DCH 230 & DCH 300 Diamond Cutters

The new Hilti DCH 230 and DCH 300 Electric Diamond Cutters set new standards in performance, safety and comfort, proving that cutting and grinding with an all-purpose tool isn’t the best choice for every application. With a 2.6 kilowatt motor, clever design and new cutting depth adjustment mechanism, the DCH 230 and DCH 300 reach the unrivalled and impressive depths of 3.4″ inches and 4.7″ inches, beating their competitors –...