West Fraser says worst is over as lumber industry recovers from a depressiona

West Fraser says worst is over as lumber industry recovers from a depressiona: "

Logs are piled up at West Fraser Timber in Quesnel, B.C., in this April 21, 2009 photo.

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Interfor reopens mill as lumber pricing and demand pick up

Interfor reopens mill as lumber pricing and demand pick up: "

International Forest Products Ltd. lost $3.4 million or seven cents per share in the quarter ended March 31, compared with a loss of $13.6 million or 29 cents per share a year ago.

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The Top 500 Design Firms

The Top 500 Design Firms: "In 2009, design firms looked for a turnaround this year, but so far there has been little relief. Industry companies now await a bounce back in 2011."

Housing Starts And Permits Rise in March

Housing Starts And Permits Rise in March: "Press Release"

Arizona Unemployment Reaches 9.6%

Arizona Unemployment Reaches 9.6%: "

Arizona's unemployment rate inched upward in March as the construction industry slipped again and schools' spring breaks took a toll on local government employment.

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MARYLAND ADDS 5,200 CONSTRUCTION JOBS AS SECTOR EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 26 STATES, DC FROM FEBRUARY TO MARCH 2010

MARYLAND ADDS 5,200 CONSTRUCTION JOBS AS SECTOR EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 26 STATES, DC FROM FEBRUARY TO MARCH 2010: ""

Five Guys Tops List of Fastest Growing Chains

Five Guys Tops List of Fastest Growing Chains: "Five Guys Famous Burger and Fries is planning to more than triple in size in the next 24 months."

Restaurants See Slow Recovery From the Recession

Restaurants See Slow Recovery From the Recession: "Restaurants have begun to see signs of a recovery in the last few months, and the industry has hired thousands of additional workers.




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After a Stagnant 2009, Some Retail Chains Begin to Expand

After a Stagnant 2009, Some Retail Chains Begin to Expand: "A brighter outlook for U.S. economy and better pricing on available space has led to an increase in expansion announcements in 2010."

Maui home sales continue big turnaround

Maui home sales continue big turnaround: "Single-family home sales in Maui County rose by 25 percent year over year in March, while condominium sales almost doubled.

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Retailers Reported a 9.1% Gain in March

Retailers Reported a 9.1% Gain in March: "The nation’s retailers reported their strongest monthly sales growth in a decade.




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Off the Charts: In New Business Orders, a Sign of Economic Growth

Off the Charts: In New Business Orders, a Sign of Economic Growth: "Service providers worldwide have joined manufacturers in reporting an increase in business.




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UK construction sector grows for first time in two years

UK construction sector grows for first time in two years: "

Britain's embattled construction industry grew for the first time since February 2008 last month as the sector ended two years of 'relentless contraction', according to a report today.

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Gymboree doubles plan for its low-cost brand - San Francisco Business Times:

Gymboree doubles plan for its low-cost brand - San Francisco Business Times:

Spurt in Manufacturing Fails to Help Construction

Spurt in Manufacturing Fails to Help Construction: "While an expansion in manufacturing is expected to help lead a recovery, real estate continues to be a drag on the economy.



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Retail Leasing Market to Stabilize in 2010, but Rent Growth Won’t Materialize for Two Years

Retail Leasing Market to Stabilize in 2010, but Rent Growth Won’t Materialize for Two Years: "researchers predict retail real estate fundamentals will start stabilizing in 2010."

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT RISES FOR FIRST TIME SINCE JUNE 2007; UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS AT DEPRESSION-LIKE 24.9 PERCENT

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT RISES FOR FIRST TIME SINCE JUNE 2007; UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS AT DEPRESSION-LIKE 24.9 PERCENT: ""

New Method Tested To Sharpen Work Measure

New Method Tested To Sharpen Work Measure: "Large contractors are putting a new standard for productivity measurement to the test in the hope of producing better project process controls."