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Scaffolding services have a buyer power score of 2.8 out of 5, indicating a moderate level of negotiating power for buyers. During the three years to 2014, buyer purchasing power has been hurt mainly by rising service prices and moderate market share concentration, says IBISWorld research analyst Deonta Smith, adding that prices are heavily dependent on trends in the residential, commercial and industrial construction markets.

The values of residential and nonresidential construction have risen strongly during the three years to 2014 as a result of the rebounding economy. In addition, corporate profit has been growing at a moderate rate, leading to greater demand for scaffolding services. In turn, these trends have led to moderate service price growth and, thus, reduced buyer power. In the three years to 2017, scaffolding services prices are forecast to continue rising, especially as commercial construction activity accelerates. According to Smith, Growth in nonresidential structure starts will bolster demand for contractors, which will further restrain buyers' ability to negotiate for lower prices.

Conversely, buyers benefit from a high level of competition among the numerous small suppliers in the market, who are engaging in price-based competition to win new customers and maintain or gain market share. In recent years, this trend has allowed buyers to pit multiple suppliers against each other, limiting suppliers' ability to raise prices significantly. Current suppliers include Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services Inc., The Brock Group and Safway Services LLC. Buyers also benefit from low price volatility, which allows for more accurate budget forecasts. Nevertheless, buyers working on multiple construction projects are advised to seek long-term service agreements with key suppliers to lock in current rates before they increase further. For more information, visit IBISWorlds Scaffolding Services procurement category market research report page.

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IBISWorld Procurement Report Key Topics

This report is intended to assist buyers of scaffolding services. Scaffolding is a temporary structure placed on the outside of a building, typically made of wooden planks and metal poles. Scaffolding is used during maintenance, cleaning, painting, exterior remodeling and for other construction-related activities that require workmen to work aboveground. Scaffolding contractors are subcontracted to erect and dismantle scaffolding equipment for construction projects. This report does not include scaffolding material rental without the accompanying erection and dismantling services.

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Thanks in part to allocations of funds from Boone City Council, there are several big happenings slated for Ericson Public Library, from roof replacement to a tuck point and painting project.

The librarys boiler and chiller replacement is among the citys many Capital Improvement Projects for the next fiscal year, which city staff expects to get funded by a $3.1 million bond proposal it will put out to bid possibly in late June.

Council approved $203,000 for the librarys three boilers and a chiller with two compressors, which were installed in 1991. Very little maintenance was done from 2000 to 2008 and the equipment has been failing during the last five years. Instead of making continual repairs, council decided to save money and allocate the $203,000 for new equipment.

Theyve all kind of outlived their life expectancy, library director Jamie Williams said. Well get a newer system for better efficiency.

Another highlight for the library is councils approval of carrying over the Local Option Sales Tax funds, totaling $18,000, for a tuck point and painting project for the building.

The original plan was to paint the first floor stairwell coming in, but there was a lot of chipping paint, Williams said. And also paint the first floor and the second floor. There has been no painting since the remodel in 1995. But there were issues with the chipping and it would require a lot of plaster repair.

It was discovered that moisture was getting in through the buildings brickwork, Williams said, which is the obvious reason for first doing tuck point work before painting. The majority of the tuck point work needs to be done near the main entrance, the windows above it and near the Ericson Public Library sign, Williams said.

Im waiting to hear back on tuck point estimates, she said. A lot of contractors have come and looked at it.

Williams said she hopes the tuck point work can be done in April so the painting and plaster repair can be done in June or July.

The first priority is getting the stairwell painting done, she said, then proceed to painting the first floor.

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Bengaluru, Feb 28, 2015, DHNS:

Painting a grim picture of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palikes (BBMP) financial health, the civic bodys commissioner M Lakshminarayana told its council on Friday that liabilities had gone up to Rs 11,000 crore.

Ahead of the BBMP Council meeting, a large number of BBMP contractors staged a demonstration on the Palike premises demanding payment of their dues. Sympathising with them, some corporators joined them.

Later, the corporators sought an explanation from the commissioner at the Council meeting as to why the contractors were forced to take to the streets for their money. Pending bills

Replying to the Oppositions allegation, the commissioner said pending bills were to the tune of Rs 2,163 crore while the spillover work was worth Rs 4,800 crore. Besides, the Palike has a debt of Rs 4,000 crore.

Lakshminarayana, however, assured the corporators as well as the contractors that he would make every effort to clear the dues in three months. He also added that the BBMP was making arrangements to clear the dues pertaining to solid waste management every three months.

Taking part in the discussion, Basavanagudi MLA Ravi Subramanya suggested that garbage clearance had been affected in his constituency as the contractor had failed to do his duty. The commissioner assured the MLA that he would look into the matter.

Tainted officers

As many as 34 tainted officials, who were either trapped by the Lokayukta police or are being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), are serving in the BBMP.

The matter came up for discussion when Nagapura corporator S Harish wanted to know why the tainted officers were allowed to work in key departments. We were complaining about 45 engineers, mostly from PWD on deputation to the BBMP, in the Town Planning Department. We were told the TP department would be downsized but we recently got to know that its strength has actually swelled to 55. Why is there such a craze to get posted there, he thundered.

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VALDOSTA, GA -- An investigation conducted by the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation's Enforcement Division has led to the arrest of Valdosta business owner Pieter A. Demare, Jr.

According to Enforcement Division Director Stan Bexley, Martinez, age 46 was arrested Wednesday, February 25, 2015, and transported to the Lowndes County jail where he is charged with multiple counts of Insurance Fraud and First Degree Forgery.

Pieter Demare, the owner of Demare Wallcoverings, LLC, and DBA Apartment Turn Key Services is a painting contractor that provides residential and commercial painting in and around the Valdosta and North Florida area.

The Enforcement Division's investigation alleges that Demare altered several workers' compensation insurance certificates and then presented the bogus certificates to general contractors in an attempt to avoid paying premium for a valid policy.

Initial estimates indicate Demare has defrauded several insurance companies out of approximately $50,000.00 in workers' compensation premiums by passing the bogus certificates to several Valdosta area apartment complexes.

If anyone has received a certificate of workers' compensation insurance coverage from Pieter Demare, d/b/a Demare Wallcoverings, LLC, or Apartment Turn Key Services and are unable to verify the coverage by using the Board's website http://www.sbwc.georgia.gov , you are asked to contact the State Board of Workers' Compensation's Enforcement Division at (404) 657-7285 or (800) 533-0682.

All other lines of insurance coverage such as auto, home or general liability should be verified directly with the insurance carrier.

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Updated: Wednesday, February 25 2015, 05:33 PM EST

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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Schlow Centre Regional Library is still trying to overcome flood damage due to a frozen pipe, but the process is a slow one, and their expected reopening date has been pushed back again.

A Closed sign remains on the front door of the library as crews continue to try to repair the upstairs and downstairs that were damaged by water from a frozen pipe.

The drying-out phase is complete, and crews are now painting and making minor repairs, but contractors found yet another frozen pipe a situation they have to take care of before opening day.

Library officials said they know this is an inconvenience, but theyre humbled with the support theyve received. More than $8,000 has been donated so far to help bridge the gap on items their insurance wont cover.

During this closure, library officials want to remind everyone that books that were on hold will still be waiting when their doors do open, and of course, no late fees will be charged.

Library officials said they are confident that theyll be opening next week.

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Published on February 23, 2015

After a series of unexpected delays and service location changes, the community of Maple Creek is excited by the prospect of construction being completed at the Southwest Integrated Healthcare Facility.

Construction completion at the Southwest Integrated Healthcare Facility is anticipated by mid April, which would pave the way for a May opening of the $37 million healthcare facility.

The Cypress Regional Health Authority provided a construction update at their February 11 meeting, noting that work will be completed over the coming weeks.

"We are anticipating, if the schedule continues to go according to plan, and the general contractors are also attempting to pick up where they can as far as scheduling goes, we're hoping to have substantial completion in that area in mid April. Which would then allow us to get in there, do our more substantial cleans, move the remainder of the equipment and furnishings into those areas, and hopefully be ready for occupancy some time in early to mid May," explained Bryce Martin, Vice President of Communications and Stakeholder Relations.

A shortage of skilled tradespeople resulted in a delay from the originally scheduled summer 2014 opening, with a rescheduled mid-November 2014 possession date then stretched into early in 2015.

The construction completion plan will focus on wholly finishing work in one area before moving into other areas. Phase one consists of the Universal Care Unit area and a good portion of the Acute Care area in the Integrated Facility, while phase two is the remainder of the Acute Care area and the three Long Term Care houses.

"Phase one, we are now to a point they're just going through the final deficiency lists with the general contractor in phase one, and we're going to be to a point where we can gain substantial completion on that one for February 23."

By completing this initial portion of the facility, it will allow the health region to begin moving in equipment and furnishings into the rooms. It will also permit staff to start being orientated to their new surroundings in advance of the opening.

However, there is still painting and flooring being installed in the long term care area, so the entire facility remains a construction zone.

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