Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingHighway ContractorWhat happens when budge shortfalls cut back vegetation management?March 20, 2012RoadbuildingHighway ContractorWhat happens when budge shortfalls cut back vegetation management?March 20, 2012RoadbuildingHome builder confidence index remains flatBuilder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes was unchanged in March from a revised level of 28 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. This means that following five consecutive months of gains, the HMI is now holding at its highest level since June of […]March 20, 2012RoadbuildingFMI report shows 5 percent 2012 construction growthConstruction consultant FMI‘s first-quarter 2012 Construction Outlook Report shows a 5 percent increase over 2011 for total construction put in place, or $826.3 billion. According to the report, in order for residential construction to achieve the 8 percent increase projected and top $264.4 billion in 2012, a number of factors still have to fall into […]March 20, 2012SafetyIntermat 2012 PreviewPre-show introduces innovative machines and a sneak peek at SCR-equipped equipment By Tom Jackson Innovations Award winners were showcased in an Intermat pre-show reveal for construction journalists. The show, on a three-year cycle with U.S.-based ConExpo-Con/Agg and the Bauma show in Germany, will take place April 16-21 in Paris, France. Volvo’s on-board weighing system […]March 19, 2012HomeFMI predicts 5 percent 2012 construction growthConstruction consultant FMI‘s first-quarter 2012 Construction Outlook Report shows a 5 percent increase over 2011 for total construction put in place, or $826.3 billion. According to the report, in order for residential construction to achieve the 8 percent increase projected and top $264.4 billion in 2012, a number of factors still have to fall into […]March 19, 2012HomeHome builder confidence index remains flatBuilder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes was unchanged in March from a revised level of 28 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. This means that following five consecutive months of gains, the HMI is now holding at its highest level since June of […]March 19, 2012TechnologyGranite JV with Yaquina River Contractors receives Notice of DefaultGranite Construction Inc.'s joint venture with Yaquina River Contractors (YRC) received a Notice of Default from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) relating to the US 20 project, according to a written statement issued by Granite on March 17.March 18, 2012BusinessCost of construction materials escalates dramaticallyThe cost of construction materials accelerated dramatically in February after moderating for several months, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. As a result, construction firms will be forced to pay more for key materials even as demand for construction remains weak. “Prices for […]March 15, 2012HomeSenate passes two-year transportation billIn an overwhelming show of support, the U.S. Senate today voted to pass a two-year transportation bill valued at $109 billion. The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, passed in a generally bipartisan 74-22 vote, reauthorizes federal highway and transit programs for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 at the 2011 investment […]March 14, 2012Previous PagePage 115 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderTake a walkaround tour of the new electro-hydraulic CTL with 40.5 gpm of hydraulic flow, improved undercarriage and upgraded cab.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
