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 TRUCKSTop StoriesDozersCat’s New Biggest Bulldozer Beast! — The Electric-Drive D11 XEThe 120-ton, 861-horsepower behemoth features 25% lower fuel consumption, 10% production increase and 20% longer life between rebuild.Wheel LoadersHitachi’s New ZW140-7 Wheel Loader: Basic vs. Premium, What’s the Difference?The Dirt“That’s Game Changing!” Bobcat’s New Skid Steer Choice: Classic or Pro?Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Wheel Loaders for 2025 - 2026ExcavatorsLiebherr Launches 3 New 50-Ton-Class Excavators for Heavy-Duty ProductionEquipment 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 PapersHow upgrading excavator machine control boosts your productivity