RoadbuildingBloomberg report: Construction spending rises for second straight monthTina Grady Barbaccia (EQW)Jun 2, 2011 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 TowerRoadbuildingISUZU ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF ADVANCED TELEMATICS TECHNOLOGY IN N-SERIES TRUCKSLooking for your next job?Careersingear.com is the go-to platform for the Trucking industry. Don’t just find the job you need; find the job you want with the company that wants you!Top StoriesExcavatorsKOBELCO's New 85-Ton SK850LC-11 Excavator Packs More Power, ComfortThe next-gen excavator gets a redesigned cab, 512-horsepower Isuzu engine, enhanced fuel-saving tech and a 66,010-pound lifting capacity.Market PulseYellow Table: 10 Largest Construction Equipment Manufacturers of 2025Backhoe LoadersBackhoes May Be Down, But They’re Far From Out! — Buyer’s Guide 2026Wheel LoadersCase Overhauls G Series Wheel Loaders for Increased Comfort, ProductivityConstruction EquipmentNew, Free Calculator Estimates Your Equipment's Resale ValueEquipment 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 PapersTurn fleet data into real cost savingsWith operating costs on the rise, fleet managers need smarter ways to reduce downtime, improve safety, lower claims, and uncover measurable ROI across their operations.
