Montgomery’s $ 50 million whitewater project is one step closer to reality. The project managers appointed JESCO Inc. as the general contractor for the sprawling project. JESCO was also involved in the construction of the Riverwalk Stadium, the Montgomery Regional Airport and several other flagship projects in central Alabama. The …
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New York City Council bill calls for general contractor licenses
Louis Coletti, CEO of the Association of Construction Trades Employers, and President of the Town Planning Commissioner, Marisa Lago (iStock) Construction companies may soon face additional barriers to working in the city. A new city council bill would create a new licensing program for all general contractors, moving away from …
Read More »The City chooses a general contractor for the new wastewater treatment facility
Render of the Powell River Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Provided by the City of Powell River) City of Powell River selected Graham Infrastructure LP of Calgary as general contractor for new consolidated wastewater treatment plant (STEP) at Townsite. An award notice was sent to Graham on Friday April 16. At $ …
Read More »Jerome A. Manker, general contractor, 65 | Obituary
Jerome A. Manker, independent general contractor for over 40 years, passed away on April 11, 2021. Manker was 65 years old. Manker’s family and friends affectionately called him “Bird.” In addition to his work, he was very active in the community. He was the kind of person who knew every …
Read More »4 things to do when hiring a general contractor
Building the house of your dreams is one of the best things you could ask for. When you live in a place where everything reflects your choice, you feel good. However, you might not have the same feeling when working with a general contractor on your project. Since the management …
Read More »Inside the booming business of a general contractor in Atlanta
Atlanta was already one of the hottest growth areas, and the pandemic has pushed it into high gear. Residential entrepreneur Robert Jackson told Insider his business is profiting from the rise. Sales are up, but so are prices, with lumber costs more than three times higher than last year. Last …
Read More »SR Construction appointed general contractor for the Alper airport shopping center project
SR Construction was recently appointed general contractor for the upcoming development of the Alper airport shopping center. The project, which is located at 1470 Raiders Way, will consist of the construction of a 13,722 square foot shell commercial building. âSR Construction is honored to have been selected to join the …
Read More »Help your general contractor clients to structure their business
When choosing a type of business entity for their business, general contractors should think about the legal, financial and tax implications. How can you help your customers to be better informed about the type of business entity that could be of most benefit to them? Below, I’ll share six key …
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