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Offensive launched against bogus contractors

Wally Northway — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:39:11 +0000

A new anti-contractor fraud campaign is underway with a two-fold goal — educate Mississippi consumers on the best practices when choosing a contractor, particularly in the wake of a natural disaster, and give would-be bogus contractors a stern warning that preying on vulnerable homeowners will not be tolerated. “In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in [...]

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Non-residential contractors finally hear good news

Wally Northway — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:48:31 +0000

While there has been a fair amount of good news lately about a rebound in homebuilding in Mississippi and across the U.S., commercial contractors have been waiting impatiently for a little sunshine to come their way. Perhaps their long wait is over. “I’m cautiously optimistic,” said C.J. “Buddy” Edens, president of the Mississippi chapter of [...]

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Retirement won’t stop Nations’ legacy

Becky Gillette — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:11:26 +0000

Perry Nations, 75, a strong voice for the construction industry for more than 35 years, retired as executive director of Associated General Contractors on Dec. 31, 2012. Two days later, he took a new job as vice president of the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation. “I’m a workaholic,” Nations admits. “It is a challenge to come [...]

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State showing signs of recovery

Becky Gillette — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 06:01:27 +0000

Home building in many areas of the state is gradually improving with most major cities showing an increased number of building permits in 2011 compared to 2010. “We’re seeing a little bit of market activity pick up, and are actually forecasting a slight increase this year,” said Marty Milstead, executive vice president, Home Builders Association [...]

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White promotes Linebaugh

MBJ Staff — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:01:26 +0000

Michael Linebaugh, chief estimator, has been promoted to vice president-estimating for White Construction’s Ridgeland-Jackson location. Linebaugh has 37 years of experience in the construction industry, including 19 years as a senior and chief estimator and 18 years as owner of an estimating and software consulting firm. Linebaugh is certified by the American Society of Professional Estimators.

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Read Feb. 27 Construction Insert

Stephen McDill — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:41:08 +0000

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