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John Deere sees record Q3 income of $997 million despite 11% decrease in construction sales
Thanks to higher shipment volumes and an increase in sales within its agriculture and turf division, John Deere reported a jump in income of 26 percent for its third financial quarter. Net income for the company was $996.5 million for the quarter, compared to $788 million for the same period last year. Net sales for […]
August 14, 2013
Business
First buyer of John Deere’s 644K hybrid loader seeing 25% fuel savings
In 2009, RJS Construction Group, based out of Superior, Wisconsin, was the second construction company to buy John Deere’s 764 HSD high-speed dozer. Hoping to be an even earlier adopter on Deere’s latest technology, the company recently made sure it was first out of the gate to buy Deere’s new 644K Hybrid loader. Both moves […]
August 13, 2013
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Forecast expects global demand for construction equipment to reach $189 billion by 2017
Citing growth in Asia, primarily in China, a new forecast expects global demand for construction equipment to rise at a click of 6 percent per year, reaching $189 billion by 2017. The report, put together by market research firm the Freedonia Group, says the Chinese market “will climb at a double-digit annual rate” while the […]
August 13, 2013
Business
Long Walk: Builders of 47-story Spanish skyscraper forget to install the elevator
We all make mistakes. But very few of us have made one as monumental as this one. Via Gizmodo, sourced from a report by El Pais, after building 47 stories of the Intempo skyscraper in Benidorm, Spain—designed to be a monument signaling the city’s return from the country’s financial crisis—the builders realized they had forgotten […]
August 12, 2013
Business
Outpacing U.S. economy by 4 times, equipment rental revenues expected to grow 7%
The latest forecast from the American Rental Association shows the U.S. equipment rental industry outpacing gross domestic product by four times with revenues expected to reach $33.5 billion by the end of the year. Should revenues reach that mark, it would mean a 7-percent increase over 2012, according to ARA’s Rental Market Monitor. According to […]
August 12, 2013
Business
Former contractor breaks down communication barriers with ELSA, a device that speaks 180 languages
Imagine yourself in the middle of an important project. You need to tell your workers about a crucial step in the building process. You attempt to speak with them, but all you get in return are several confused faces. You’re clearly not getting through. This was the place Charles Howerton found himself seven years ago. […]
August 9, 2013
Business
Caterpillar to lay off 125 workers at Indiana Large Engine Center
Due to slumps in demand and earnings in the first half of this year, Caterpillar has confirmed to the Layfayette, Indiana Journal & Courier that it will lay off 125 workers at the Large Engine Center there. The indefinite layoffs will take effect August 26. About 1,800 employees work at the plant. In a statement to […]
August 8, 2013
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7 steps to stay in the black
August 6, 2013
Business
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August 5, 2013
Business
Three reasons every contractor should have taken a summer vacation
In Alabama, we’ve just had our tax-free weekend for parents to buy all the back-to-school stuff their kids need. Every year, it’s the signal the summer is, for all practical purposes, over. So, where did you take your vacation this year? Did you even take one? If you didn’t, you should have. If you can, […]
August 5, 2013
Business
Construction loses 6k jobs in July, unemployment drops to lowest rate since 2008
The U.S. construction industry lost 6,000 jobs in July, but enjoyed the sixth straight month of unemployment rate decreases. The total number of Americans employed by the industry now stands at 5.793 million, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The industry’s unemployment rate fell from June’s mark of 9.8 percent to 9.1 […]
August 2, 2013
Business
Seven low-cost ways to market your construction firm
You don’t have spend big bucks to start putting your best foot forward. Here are seven tactics you can easily implement: Put your company and your principals on LinkedIn. Detail your experience, skills and expertise, organization and awards. Solicit recommendations from clients and vendors. The result: an instant, easily found resume of you and your key […]
August 2, 2013
Business
Timely feedback: Building success in the construction industry with 6 management actions (PART 4)
In my last post, I wrote about my industrial minerals company learning experience and the importance of asking for input. I’ve got another example from that experience I’d like to share. Action No. 5: Provide information and feedback in a timely manner Asking for input before making the decision to undertake the Total Quality Management […]
August 2, 2013
Business
Construction spending falls 0.6% in June as government spending falls to lowest level since 2006
Snapping two consecutive months of increases, U.S. construction spending fell 0.6 percent in June to $884 billion due to larger decreases in nonresidential and government spending. The decline is the biggest seen in the last five months. Government construction spending fell 1.1 percent in June to $261 billion—it’s lowest level since 2006. Public residential construction […]
August 1, 2013
Business
How to begin effectively marketing your construction company
There are several contractor misconceptions about marketing, says Cynthia Paul with industry consultant FMI. First, marketing is not sales. Second, it’s not just directed at gaining new customers; In fact, 80 percent of it should be directed at your existing clients. Third, it’s not voodoo. “It’s fairly easy to get your arms around,” Paul says. […]
August 1, 2013
Business
Surveys find Americans willing to support 10-cent fuel tax increase to maintain roads
Ever wonder why some research studies show substantial public support for increased fuel taxes and other studies show the opposite? It turns out, it’s all in how you ask the question. Exhaustive proof of that is provided in the Mineta Transportation Institute’s fourth annual survey of public opinion about paying additional taxes to support transportation […]
August 1, 2013
Business
How I almost got thrown off a boat: The importance of marketing to a construction business
True confession time. About 30 years ago, in between journalistic gigs, I worked for a construction management firm. My tenure was short, all of 10 months. My boss was not your typical construction guy. He came from the aerospace industry, and settled on CM as a well-paying opportunity. He built schools. Or rather, the contractors […]
August 1, 2013
Business
Lester Contracting grows 50% in one year thanks to focus on customer service, training and investments in machine control
Like many who work in construction today, Ken Lester got his start as a teenager working for his father. His father was wise enough to start him as a laborer and let him develop a broad range of skills. He did everything from handling a shovel to welding on the equipment to operating it. After […]
August 1, 2013
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