Subject: Construction Sector

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• That Empty Lot Next Door May Stay Empty A Long Time, Suburban Guy

  A homebuilder who has several developments in Houston has gone under.Kimball Hill Homes announced it's filing for bankruptcy."We deeply regret the necessity of today's decision, but given the current housing and financial market conditions we are simply unable to conduct normal operations while the Company continues its sale efforts," said Ken Love, Chief Executive Officer.The company's website shows that Kimball Homes has developments throught the Houston burbs, mostly on t

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• Purchase Orders

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  February 24, 2005

• The Dead Zone

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  Jon C. Vanden Bosch

  September 25, 2003

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  Inman@Lawing

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  September 26, 2002

• Best Lost Monument

  Portland Cement Association Safety Trophy

  September 20, 2001

• Mixing It Up

  She just wanted her comfortable suburban life. But when a concrete company intruded on her paradise, the homemaker turned warrior.

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• Letters to the Editor

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  February 22, 2001

• When Life Gives You Lemons...

  Activists push for a law to keep homebuyers from getting squeezed

  January 25, 2001