Licensed Contractors News
- Proposal focusing on child-care safety Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30AMKansas state senators soon will debate a bill that would require all day-care facilities in the state to meet certain standards and be subject to regular inspections.
- NEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of March 1, 2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:03PMNEW BUSINESS LICENSES: Week of March 1, 2010
- Danvers man elected president of trade agency Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:11PMJoseph Whitney, of Danvers, founder and president of the specialty plumbing firm North Shore Mechanical Contractors, has been elected president of the New England Council of the National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (NAPHCC), serving the six New England states.
- Nevada State Contractors Board catches unlicensed contractors on Craigslist Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:08PMThe Nevada State Contractors Board has increased its criminal investigations into unlicensed contractors who use Craigslist.org to advertise their businesses.
- Tax decrease expected in Hornell Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:52PMProperty owners in the City of Hornell will likely see a small tax break in their city taxes, Mayor Shawn Hogan told officials at the Common Council’s Monday meeting.
- City man facing child pornography and weapons charges Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:24AMA 57-year-old Greater Sudbury man will be appearing in bail court Tuesday facing a barrage of child pornography and weapons charges. Greater Sudbury Police say they received information in February that a local man was in possession of sexually graphic images and videos of prepubescent children.[...]
- Australia- Western Power awards contract to Mincom Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:11AMAustralia- Western Power awards contract to Mincom
- U.S. Enriches Companies Defying Its Policy on Iran Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:55AMJO BECKER and RON NIXON A Times analysis shows that the U.S. has rewarded companies with more than $107 billion in contracts and loans while they were doing business with Iran.
- Sphinx Glass Announces the Start of Commissioning of its EGP 1.1 Billion Float Glass Factory Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:51AMCitadel Capital Citadel Capital (CCAP.CA on the Egyptian Stock Exchange), the leading private equity firm in Middle East and Africa with US$ 8.3 billion in investments under control, announced today the start of commissioning at its 220,000-square-meter greenfield float glass factory.
- U.S. Enriches Companies Defying Its Policy On Iran Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:43PMThe U.S. federal government has awarded more than $107 billion in contract payments, grants and other benefits over the past decade to foreign and multinational American companies while they were doing business in Iran, despite Washington’s efforts to discourage investment there, records show.
- Scarano Scarred From Being Barred Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:11PMA starchitect no more.Architect Robert Scarano, perhaps the most prolific building designer in the borough, reacted to news of being barred by the city from filing building plans by musing that he might appeal the decision... or retire.“I don’t really know what I’m going to do...
- News Briefs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:09AMVandalism Reported — Several residents on the northwest side of Ponca City reported spray paint vandalism Wednesday morning.
- District fined for using janitors as electricians Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:40PMA Twin Cities school district was ordered to immediately stop using unlicensed and untrained janitors to do electrical and plumbing work...
- New legislation affects tradesmen, apprentices, journeypersons Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:45AMBreaking News: No State Sen. Thomas A. Colapietro), co-chairman of the General Assembly’s General Law Committee, and Senator Edith G. read more
- Water main project begins in Troy Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:05PMBy Canda Harbaugh, The Western News A water main replacement project to stop 500,000-plus gallons of city-owned water from leaking into the ground on a daily basis got under way on Monday in Troy.
- Franchising Continues to Increase as Demand For Einstein Bros. Bagels Brand Grows Nationwide Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:37PMLakewood, Colo. — March 3, 2010 — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BAGL), a leader in the quick-casual segment of the restaurant industry, is opening new franchise territories nationwide as demand builds among local investors to be part the Einstein Bros. Bagels brand.
- Toronto Carpet Cleaning Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:49PMVenservices today announced the launch of www.venservices.com as an information portal for Toronto area home owners and businesses to find information about industrial cleaning and restoration projects.
- Road to school needs urgent attention Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:57PMKUCHING: The road that links SJK Chung Hua Sungai Buda, Muara Tebas to the main road has been in a bad condition for the past one year or so, and fingers are pointed at trucks that travel to and from a nearby earth extraction site.
- Nashville People in Business Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:39AMThe Mid-Tennessee Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. installed its 2010 board:
- Nevada governor candidate Rory Reid changes Laughlin appearance date; assembly candidate will sub for him Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:33AMLAUGHLIN — The Leadership Forum speech by Rory Reid addressing a public meeting of the Laughlin Economic Development Corporation has been postponed. Richard Stubbs will take over Reid’s original date.
- Ellen James Martin: how to find the best contractors Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:13AMSmart Moves: Practical real estate advice
- Local engineering firm taking advantage of Marcellus development Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:49PMA local engineering and construction firm, unfazed by the economic doldrums gripping the rest of the country, expects to continue rapid growth helped in part by Marcellus Shale prospects.
- Zainal denies mismanagement Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:27PMFINANCIAL deficit has long plagued the Selayang Municipal Council (MPS), but its president, Datuk Zainal Abidin Azim, maintains that the situation is still manageable.
- Work resumes on Oak Grove community center Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:02PMA construction delay at the Oak Grove Community Center, and city officials hope to have the facility open when schools close for the summer break.
- Rich Cove residents get access to homes as slide cleanup continues Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:46PMMAGGIE VALLEY — Nearly three weeks from the date a 35-foot high wall of mud came crashing down the side of Buck Mountain, displaced residents finally have access to their homes.
- Looking Back In History, 2/24/10 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:44AMOne year ago February 24, 2009 edition The first-ever Native American Youth Conference at Coolidge High School took place Feb. 20. The conference offered students the chance to talk with college recruiters and tribal representatives from the Pascua Yaqui, Tohono O’Odham and Gila River communities. The conference was hosted in the auditorium and students listened to representatives from Pima ...
- Petition to repeal ordinance changes Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:31AMNew London - Residents have submitted a petition
- COURTS: New lien filed for $4.1M against Seneca golf course Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 11:23PMA West Seneca-based contractor filed paperwork with the Niagara County Clerk claiming it is owed more than $4.1 million for construction work performed at a golf course owned by the Seneca Niagara Gaming Corp.
- Roof Replacement: Jacksonville Roofing Contractor Delivers Roofing Estimates Fast Using Google Maps Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:37PMJacksonville, FL, -- Excel Roofing, a Jacksonville Roofing Contractor , delivers estimates for roof replacement within hours of receipt using the power of Google Map Technology.
- Alabama Power responds quickly to customer’s complaints Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:24PMAlabama Power Meter Services Project Manager Reggie Murchison said this week that the company is following up on all complaints presented by some 64 Cleburne County residents last week in a public meeting in Heflin.
- Bruce Power workers exposed to radiation last year Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:18PMIt will be another four months at least before all 192 workers who may have been exposed to dangerous radiation at the Bruce A nuclear plant know whether their health has been jeopardized.
- North Dakota military contracts remain steady in recession Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 6:40AMDuring his nearly 30 years in the defense contracting business, Tim Pribula has seen the ups and downs of military spending, depending on who’s in office and whether the nation is at war.
- Rebuilding the business Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 5:14AMWith Jackson County nearly leading the nation in the rate of construction job losses, local contractors are traveling farther, considering projects they would have passed up in the past and redefining the services they offer.
- Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Will Patrol the Super Bowl for Underage Drinking Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 6:20PMThe Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco will be cracking down on underage drinking at Super Bowl events.
- Roofing Contractors In Plano, Carrollton, Denton, And Mckinney, Texas Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:35PMThe #1 choice for roofing contractors in Plano is Peak Performance Construction. They uphold an outstanding reputation among roofing contractors for roof repair, new roof installation, and roof replacement.
- Alabama Power responds quickly to customer’s complaints Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 10:22AMAlabama Power Meter Services Project Manager Reggie Murchison said this week that the company is following up on all complaints presented by some 64 Cleburne County residents last week in a public meeting in Heflin.
- The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Encourages Consumers to Hire a Certified Public Accountant to ... Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 10:04AMWith tax season underway, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation encourages Floridians to hire a Certified Public Accountant for tax preparation.
- Composite Technology Announces Line Completion in Belgium Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 8:09AM150kV ACCC (R) Conductor Line Installed Between Mol and Beringen
- Composite Technology Announces Line Completion in Belgium Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 8:05AMIRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - 02/05/10) - Composite Technology Corporation (CTC) (OTC.BB: CPTC - News ) is pleased to announce the completion of the first ACCC conductor transmission line in Belgium. Both circuits of this 20 kilometer overhead line were reconductored in 2009 and are now fully energized. Lamifil in Belgium produced the conductor. With the choice of ACCC Lisbon conductor, Elia, the ...
- Project ReEnergize a rare weatherization success story Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 5:42PMProject ReEnergize encountered no stimulus-funding-related delays. In fact, the innovative project went from concept to implementation in just a couple of months.
- Winter Storm update Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 4:10PMThe State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is in contact with emergency managers in the affected areas.
- Fresno cracks down on unlicensed contractors Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 1:18AMA rising tide of complaints has led to plans at Fresno City Hall for a crackdown on unlicensed contractors. For several weeks, city staffers have been studying what other cities do and talking with local contractors.
- Unlicensed contractors on the rise in Collier Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 6:32PMYou might think people working on construction sites and homes in Southwest Florida are a good sign, but we found out, unlicensed contractors are getting busted every day in Collier County.
- Pharma Is at Pains to Replace Blockbusters: Has It Found the Cure? Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 4:58PMAs the pharmaceutical industry comes to grips with the expiration of some $130 billion in patented products over the next four years, executives can no longer bank on a single drug like Lipitor to drive earnings. Instead, they are aiming to diversify their drug portfolios, hoping to develop products for far less than the $800 million-plus figure often cited as the price of bringing a new drug to ...
- Building Permits Are Called Into Question Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 10:13AMAn anonymous caller who last week asked the Sentinel to examine the propriety of a building permit for the new apartment and office building under construction on the Trenton square apparently took her beef directly to Jerry Kyzer, the city’s building inspector and fire marshal, shortly afterward.
- County Council passes bill requiring same-sex benefits from some contractors Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 5:28AMThe Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to require some businesses that contract with the county to provide benefits to the same-sex partners of their employees.
- Nigeria : Sim Card Registration - Alton, Natcoms May Drag NCC to Court Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 4:34AMLagos — NOTWITHSTANDING assurances by telecommunications industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that the registration of Subscribers Identification Module (SIM) cards in the country come March 1 this year, would be free, bigwigs of Association of Licensed Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) have kicked ...
- Archit8 Studio Introduces a New Walk Through Service to Provide an Unbiased Professional Assessment of a Property When ... Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe Walk Through Service, conducted by a Licensed Architect, provides Buyers with some certainty that the purchase of a specific property will meet their potential need before they make an offer. When walking through a building with our clients, we provide verbal assessments of many elements, including but not limited to the following: 1) Evaluate the basic soundness of the structure and/or any ...
- Optimum Energy Expands Engineering Services Offering To Help OptimumHVAC Chiller Plants Achieve Maximum Efficiency Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 1:24AMOptimum Energy, LLC, provider of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) software solutions that set a new standard in energy efficiency, recently announced the availability of an expanded range of engineering services that will help customers employing OptimumHVAC Ultra High Performance software solutions maximize the efficiency of their HVAC systems
- Commission favors residency for personal care home Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 1:10AMCOBB COUNTY - The Cobb County Planning Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of a zoning request that would allow six unrelated residents to live together in a house at 1130 Vonda Lane in Mabl...
