$40M Navy deal for Ecology & Environment
Ecology and Environment Inc. has been awarded a contract with a top-end ceiling of $40 million for environmental planning and engineering services by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic. bizjournals.com |
Ferguson wins $30M in work
In a year where construction companies are expected to see decreased opportunities and projects falling off their backlogs, one local company is on pace to surpass last year’s billings. bizjournals.com |
Homebuilder stocks on fire
Shares of major U.S. homebuilders rallied Friday, even as the broader market sputtered, after the government reported a surge in new home sales. rss.cnn.com |
Canada's conservative approach to mortgage finance could provide model for U.S.
TORONTO -- When he bought a home last week with a 40 percent down payment, lawyer Kevin Fritz didn't see the transaction as particularly relevant to the debate over global financial stability. United States - Canada - Financial services - Business - Mortgages feeds.washingtonpost.com |
New U.S. home construction surged in August
Construction of new homes and apartments surged 10.5 percent in August from a month earlier, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. That's the highest level since April. United States Department of Commerce - Construction - Construction permit - Construction and Maintenance - Commerce Department pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |