RoadbuildingBloomberg report: Construction spending rises for second straight monthTina Grady Barbaccia (EQW)Jun 2, 2011Add as preferred on Google Construction spending in the U.S. rose in April for a second straight month as home-improvement expenditures increased along with construction of schools and power plants, Bloomberg reports. The news agency says that the 0.4-percent gain followed a revised 0.1 percent increase in March that was smaller than previously estimated, Commerce Department figures showed.FacebookLinkedInX (Twitter)Pinterest Add us as a preferred source on Google Related StoriesRoadbuildingNational Demolition Association names six 2011 scholarship winnersRoadbuildingReporterRoadbuildingAllmand introduces next generation night-lite PRO II Light TowerPartner InsightsKeep Your Business Strong During Slower MonthsTop StoriesMini ExcavatorsCat’s New 2.4- and 2.6-Ton Mini Excavators Pack More LiftThe new 302.4 CR and 302.6 bring increased lift capacity, higher auxiliary flow and transport-friendly operating weights.Off-Road TrucksDeere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation ModesPickups2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8sBulldozersConstruction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026Featured SponsorKeep Your Business Strong During Slower MonthsEquipment World Contractor of the YearThe Contractor of the Year contest recognizes contractors who have annual revenues of between $3 million and $20 million and exemplify the highest standards of construction professionals.White PapersCut cycle times and lower your costs with this free operator field guide.
