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 TowerPartner InsightsDon't let downtime cost you acres. Keep repairs in-house to save time and money with JPRO.Looking 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 StoriesExcavatorsWatch Develon’s New 27-Ton Excavator Run Autonomously With Gravis Robotics KitThe new DX230LC-9 excavator with an aftermarket kit doesn't need an operator in the cab or remote control to dig.Pickups2027 Toyota Tundra Revealed: Lineup Expanded With New Trailhunter PackageGraders/ScrapersCase CE’s Big Motor Grader Bet: Meet the 325-HP GR935Wheel LoadersConstruction's Mighty Material Mover — Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2026Featured SponsorDon't let downtime cost you acres. Keep repairs in-house to save time and money with JPRO.Equipment 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 PapersChoosing The Right Tire and Track Patterns for Maximum Productivity