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Nonresidential projects push construction spending to largest monthly gain in more than 2 years in July
After seeing its first drop in one year during June, construction spending in the U.S. fully recovered and then some in July, with its largest monthly gain in more than two years. Construction spending rose 1.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $981.3 billion in July, according to preliminary estimates by the Commerce […]
September 3, 2014
Roadbuilding
State agencies focus on travelers for July 4th weekend
With many highway work zones closing for the long weekend, some state agencies are turning their focus to safety and ease of travel for drivers. The Illinois Tollway is putting a major focus on child safety this weekend. The agency suggests drivers in Illinois stop by a Kids Identification and Safety Seat (KISS) event to […]
July 3, 2014
Roadbuilding
Chevy kicks off 2014 Silverado “Strong” campaign July 4
Chevrolet’s marketing for its 2014 Silverado kicks off this month with its latest campaign, featuring an original song called Strong, written and performed by country recording artist Will Hoge. [youtube 3ngOek2J65s nolink] Chevrolet says the ad, which is set to air July 4 in Texas before appearing in other parts of the U.S., includes real […]
July 3, 2013
Roadbuilding
ARTBA reminds motorists to drive carefully in construction zones during July 4 holiday
The upcoming Independence Day holiday will likely bring more traffic to the roadways. And with highway construction season in full swing, safety is a top priority. That’s why the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is reminding drivers to stay alert and slow down in construction zones this holiday. It’s also important to remember […]
July 1, 2013
Safety
Construction spending declines in July
Construction spending decreases 0.9 percent in July, according to the September 4 report by the United States Census Bureau, which also reports construction spending is up 9.3 percent year over year. Nonresidential construction spending fell 0.6 percent in July, with outlays slipping to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $563.2 billion. Year over year, total […]
September 6, 2012
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Housing production declines, permits rise in July
Nationwide housing production was down 1.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 746,000 units in July, according to HUD and the United States Census Bureau. However, builders pulled more permits for planned new-home projects than they have in any month since August of 2008. After four consecutive months of gains, single-family housing starts […]
August 16, 2012
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Construction material prices decline
Construction materials prices declined 0.7 percent in July, according to the Producer Price Index (PPI) report the United States Department of Labor released on August 14. Construction materials prices are down 0.6 percent for the year; this is the first year-over-year decline since November 2009, when nonresidential construction spending was at its lowest point. Nonresidential […]
August 15, 2012
Business
Wacker Neuson reports strong business development in first half of 2012
Wacker Neuson reported strong performance in the first two quarters of 2012. The group expects double-digit revenue growth for 2012 as a whole, despite signs pointing to a slowdown in demand in Europe for the second half of the year. In the first quarter of 2012, Wacker Neuson saw an increase of 29 percent on […]
August 9, 2012
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Daimler Trucks North America names company leaders
Daimler Trucks North America has assigned two new leadership positions within the company. All transitions will take effect July 1. John O’Leary will be DTNA’s new chief financial officer. O’Leary, who is currently senior vice president of service and parts, will continue to serve on the company’s executive Operating Committee.  O’Leary joined DTNA in […]
June 19, 2012
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