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 MonthsLooking 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 StoriesCompact Utility LoadersDeere Debuts Its First Stand-on Mini Track Loaders: The New 10 G-Tier and 12 G-TierCalling them "utility track loaders," Deere joins a growing market for these tool-carrying alternatives to manual labor.Market PulseIron Insider: The Top-Selling Construction Equipment So Far in 2026Pickups2026 Ford Bajas Revealed: F-150 Boasts 1,000+ HP; F-250 Tows Up to 11 TonsThe DirtYanmar Rolls Out New Compact Track Loaders — So, What Happens to ASV?Featured 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.