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December 1, 2009 – The city of Daytona Beach, Florida is taking steps to bolster its capacity to withstand heavy rains as it has several years worth of projects in the works, the first of which kicks-off in January. The initial construction includes adding pipes and creating retention ponds to help mitigate the flooding of the Noval Canal along Nova Road. Daytona Beach contractors who qualify for positions on these public works projects are likely to experience several years of steady employment.

Presently, an engineering study funded by a collective of local governments is assessing the best approach for reducing flood waters.  Nearly all plans on the table, though, involve the construction of several large storm water storage ponds to temporarily hold excess water.  Daytona Beach general contractors should pursue opportunities associated with the excavation and logistics of these ponds.

jobtrio.com Staff
Construction Industry Newswire

December 1, 2009 – With the Santa Clara, California construction industry jobless rate currently around 30 percent, the city of Santa Clara is trying to make haste on the proposed 49ers new football stadium. The $937 million project could bring 700 construction jobs to the area, which is welcome news to struggling Santa Clara general contractors and Santa Clara electricians.

The new stadium will be voted on by the public on June 8th of next year, but the city has already started preliminary efforts by nearing signoff on the Environmental Impact Report for the 68,500-seat venue. Construction is expected to begin in 2012, which couldn’t come soon enough for local builders like Santa Clara plumbing contractors.

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December 4, 2009 – City officials for Odessa, Texas are currently in the process of shoring-up $350 million in federal stimulus dollars for the construction of a $1.7 billion clean coal plant. The Summit plant project will be part of the Texas Clean Energy Project (NowGen). The plant’s construction would generate over 1,200 jobs, which would bring much needed relief to the likes of Odessa electricians.

The 400 megawatt Summit plant is to be located in Penwell, 20 miles west of Odessa. If the federal funding comes through as expected, the plant project has a planned completion for 2014. Thus, the construction could bring years of steady work to Odessa HVAC contractors and other tradesmen.

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Construction Industry Newswire

December 4, 2009 – By Wednesday, both the United States Senate and House of Representatives will have made their decision on a funding bill that includes significant allocation for Florida’s ailing commuter railway system. Many proponents think that the approval of the bill will pave the way for the state to eventually receive $2.6 billion in stimulus funding for a new rail running between Tampa and Orlando. It is expected that the rail projects would generate thousands of construction jobs for everyone from Brandon general contractors to Ocala general contractors.

With Florida’s unemployment rate presently at 11.2 percent, these railway projects cannot come soon enough.

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Construction Industry Newswire

December 6, 2009 – The city council for Yuba City, California has made further steps to secure $6 million dollars for the reworking of the 40 year-old water intake structure on Feather River. Officials view this project as a necessity to assure that the city and surrounding areas will continue to receive free water. If all stays on track, construction could begin this spring, and will likely put dozens of Yuba City contractors to work.

The goal of this large project is to revamp the fish screens which prevent wildlife from being sucked into the municipal water pipes. It is expected that Yuba City general contractors will be competing to secure positions on this public works project.

jobtrio.com Staff
Construction Industry Newswire