construction

• Harford

Building Harford to what it is today [Editorial]

The good news is, predictions to the contrary notwithstanding, Harford County remains economically viable even without the home building industry operating at the breakneck capacity of a decade or so ago.

• Harford

Building a legacy in Harford and beyond

From Baltimore's Camden Station and American Visionary Art Museum to schools throughout the area, Warren Hamilton has helped bring them all to life.

• Baltimore County

Beltway widening to increase ease for drivers but noise for neighbors

A massive construction project to widen the southwest section of the Baltimore Beltway promises to ease congestion for drivers, but say those who live nearby, at the cost of more noise and disruption for their neighborhoods.

• Politics and Government

Expiring terrorism insurance program alarms Md. industries

Insurance and real estate firms are scrambling to prepare for the expiration of a federal terrorism insurance program at the end of the month that supporters say is critical for construction projects and large buildings, such as utilities and sports stadiums.

By John Fritze

Dec 27, 2014

• Baltimore City Paper

Baltimore's New Deal: WPA-level spending has the power to remake the city, but much of it might be going away

• Laurel Leader

McCullagh to retire as Laurel Public Works director

After seven years as director of Laurel Public Works, Paul McCullagh said it's time to retire so he and his wife, Jan, can spend time with their grandchildren.

• Opinion

Nuclear power doesn't add up [Letter]

Finances of nuclear power make it a poor investment for today or the future

• Opinion

Red Line roadblock [Editorial]

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz jettisons regionalism and Baltimore's economic future to take a $26.5 million stand on a $2.6 billion light rail project

• Opinion

Construction: a boys club [Commentary]

Harassment, intimidation and sabotage are a major reason why women do not enter or remain in jobs in the construction industry, according to a provocative and hard hitting study on women in construction by the National Women's Law Center.

• Harford

The latest developments on the economy [Editorial]

Given the strength of the building industry in the halls of power in Harford County in recent decades, though, it's likely the pressure will be on as the economy improves.

• Maryland

Cost of county schools projects would rise if prevailing wage bill passes

• Baltimore County

Project could bring new restaurant and retail business to Arbutus

Arbutus may see two new commercial buildings if a project by Catonsville developer Steve Whalen gets underway.

• Construction

Two-year construction project on I-95 in Baltimore begins

A major construction project on Interstate 95, set to begin Sunday, will impact traffic in Baltimore for the next two years — shifting and narrowing lanes and forcing ramp closures and detours.

• Maryland

Carroll proposes rain tax compromise

• Baltimore County

Loch Raven school construction questioned by planning board, comptroller

Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dallas Dance faced questions last week from the Baltimore County Planning Board and Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot regarding the controversial central area elementary school construction plan.

• Obituaries

Rose Vassallo, bookkeeper

Rose G. Vassallo, a retired construction firm bookkeeper, died of complications of renal failure Thursday at the Ellicott City Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 84 and lived in Ellicott City.

• Baltimore County

Design started for new dorms at Towson University

Towson University recently began design on a pair of on-campus student apartment buildings in the campus' West Village area, and plan to begin construction late next year.

• Harford

New construction projects in Bel Air halted; Roland Place stormwater repairs to continue

The issuing of building permits and restarting of stalled construction projects have been suspended in Bel Air until the town can find a solution to its drought issue.

• Baltimore County

Towson Family Center Y gets ready for opening Nov. 11

The Y of Central Maryland will celebrate the grand opening of its new $11 million center in West Towson Monday, marking a new beginning for the organization and ending a long-discussed process of upgrading the Towson facility.

• Education

Balto. Co. to fund new school buildings to ease overcrowding

Baltimore County plans to fund elementary school construction over the next few years to add more than 1,700 seats in its central and southwestern neighborhoods, where overcrowding has pushed students and teachers into portable classrooms and hallways for their lessons.

• Casino and Gambling Industry

State 'concerned' about Caesars allegations

Maryland gambling control officials said Tuesday they're "concerned" about allegations in other states involving the company building Baltimore's casino, Caesars Entertainment Corp., and are gathering information.

• Environment

Chromium taints groundwater beyond Harbor Point

Even as some Fells Point residents worry that building over toxic soil at Harbor Point could endanger their health, records show elevated levels of cancer-causing chromium in groundwater just beyond the site targeted for an upscale development.

• Maryland

Commissioners to decide on training center costs

• Baltimore City

Harbor Point safety to get another airing

The developer planning to build an office tower at Harbor Point agreed Wednesday night to hold another public meeting on the controversial project after Fells Point residents who showed up for an open house there demanded a more formal discussion of the safety of developing the former chemical plant site.

• News

Harbor Point project stirs environmental concerns

• Opinion

Young bought Harbor Point hook, line and sinker

Young bought into Harbor Point's job promises hook, line and sinker

• Auto Racing

Grand Prix of Baltimore track build shortened by 10 days

The construction time of this year's Grand Prix of Baltimore course has been reduced by 10 days, softening the effects on city traffic and downtown businesses, officials for the Labor Day weekend event announced Tuesday.

• Rentals

Baltimore's rentals in high demand, fueling building boom

Increased interest in urban living and a tight supply have made Baltimore's rental market extremely competitive in recent years.

• Maryland

Commissioners looking for new changes to building code

• Maryland

Local construction industry not seeing code change benefits

• Harford

Havre de Grace councilman vows to continue fight for new high school [Letter]

In a recent edition of our local newspapers, one of the main stories was that Fallston schools were the big winners in Harford School construction plans. It

• Obituaries

William K. 'Bill' Lee III, SHA chief engineer

William K. Lee III, who rose from an obscure laborer working for the old State Roads Commission and later became chief engineer for the State Highway Administration, died Tuesday from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson. He was 82.

• Opinion

Harbor Point's risk not worth reward

Proposed $107 million tax break for Harbor Point is a bad deal for Baltimore

• Politics

Caesars breaks ground on Russell Street casino, plans opening next year

Mayor says project brings `promise of a new day¿

• Casino and Gambling Industry

Casino license competitors have strengths, weaknesses

Three major casino companies are vying for Maryland's final license to operate a gambling facility in Prince George's County.

• Politics

$1 billion for new city schools: From non-starter to law

A bill to finance $1 billion in school construction in Baltimore won approval through the efforts of many people, including a General Assembly leader who wanted to support his members as well as his hometown.

• Harford

Harford Community College rejection of bids on new building a good precaution [Commentary]

While there are plenty of variables in calculating construction costs, there are plenty of people who are well versed in those variables working for our government and quasi-government entities and their estimates are worth taking seriously both by the general public and by those bidding on the work.

• Politics

Construction industry expects big boost from Annapolis spending measures

The construction sector, which has been in the tank for the better part of five years, is on the verge of receiving a sizable infusion of money from recent decisions in Annapolis.

• Politics

House vote nears on city school construction plan

A sweeping plan to invest $1.1 billion in building and replacing Baltimore's aging public schools won preliminary approval in the House Thursday, after delegates voted overwhelmingly to reject Republican efforts to put additional strings on state funding to be provided the city.

• Obituaries

Ernest T. Davis, construction project manager

Ernest T. Davis, a retired construction project manager and World War II B-24 pilot, died Feb. 13 from heart failure at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson. He was 92.

• Opinion

Yes to city schools plan

Now is the time to rebuild our schools

• Politics

Thousands rally in support of Baltimore schools

Supporters of a $2.4 billion plan to rebuild Baltimore's crumbling schools made a show of support in Annapolis Monday night as thousands of people staged a loud, festive rally outside the State House to urge passage of legislation to launch the program

• Harford

Havre de Grace has ambitious, $2.6 million plan to renovate old opera house

An ambitious, $2.6 million plan to renovate the Havre de Grace opera house on Union Avenue would include joining the former city hall building with the neighboring firehouse, installing a first floor theater and making the entire building accessible to handicapped people.

• Maryland

Carroll representatives offer preview for 2013 legislative session

• Howard County

Wilde Lake Village Center redevelopment moving forward

Joyce Ardo, chairperson of Wilde Lake's Village Board, said last week the community is "very supportive and very excited" to see plans moving forward for the redevelopment of the village center.

• Opinion

Baltimore's bold — and necessary — school plan

Mr. Alonso's massive school repair, renovation and construction plan is exactly what the city needs to improve educational opportunities for students and attract new families to Baltimore

• Tax Credits

Congressional candidate profiles

• Business

Dixie Construction names fitness center at HCC

Dixie Construction Company has made a $150,000 gift to the Harford Community College Foundation Inc. In return, the fitness center in the newly renovated Susquehanna Center will be named in their honor

• Laws and Legislation

5th Congressional District - Election Guide 2012

• Retirement

8th Congressional District - Election Guide 2012