| Georgia loses 4,700 construction jobs in Jan. The construction workforce continued to get smaller nationally and in Georgia in January, according to data published Wednesday by the Associated General Contractors of America. bizjournals.com |
Prince George’s lands a new 911 call center St. John Properties Inc. started building a new public safety communications center for Prince George’s County. bizjournals.com |
Average fixed-rate mortage down to 5.07%, from previous week's 5.21% The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 5.07 percent this week, down from 5.21 percent a week earlier, mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday. Last week's average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage had been the highest since mid-August, when it was 5.29 percent. feeds.washingtonpost.com |
5 states get mortgage help Five states hit hard by the mortgage crisis will soon share $1.5 billion in federal funds to help the unemployed and the underwater who owe more than their homes are worth. rss.cnn.com |
Steel reinforcing mats help during and after radiant-heat system installation Contractors often include welded-wire steel reinforcing mats as part of the installation. These are a great idea. They not only strengthen the concrete and ensure that cracks don't grow and put stress on the plastic heating tubes, but they also help hold the plastic tubing in place during the con... Steel - Business - Radiant heating - Construction and Maintenance - Materials and Supplies feeds.washingtonpost.com |