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Construction materials prices dip 0.4 percent in October
National construction materials prices fell 0.4 percent in October, according to the U.S. Labor Department’s producer price index (PPI). This was the first time in three months these prices have decreased. Materials prices are 2 percent higher year-over-year. Nonresidential construction materials prices decreased 0.5 percent for October, but were 1.8 percent higher than one year […]
November 19, 2012
Business
Nonresidential construction up in fourth quarter
FMI’s Nonresidential Construction Index hit 55.5 in the fourth quarter, an increase of less than one point from the third quarter, according to the FMI Fourth Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report. FMI is a management consulting and investment banking provider for the engineering and construction industry. While panelists are a little more positive about national […]
November 19, 2012
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November 15, 2012
Business
Felling hires Kyle Wald as lead professional engineer
Felling Trailers has hired Kyle Wald as the company’s lead product engineer. Wald’s responsibilities include new trailer designs and enhancements, as well as assisting in improving engineering standards and processes. Wald has more than 10 years of experience in engineering, four of which are trailer-specific. Prior to joining Felling, Wald worked with Millerbernd Manufacturing as […]
November 15, 2012
Business
Liebherr tackles qualified labor shortage through training
As I toured Liebherr’s plant in Guaratingueta, Sao Paulo, Brazil, it was interesting to see how the company answered the challenge of a qualified labor shortage.
November 15, 2012
Business
Home Depot third quarter exceeds expectations thanks to housing recovery
The Home Depot has seen its stock price increase 52 percent so far this year and it’s finally comfortable with saying those gains are thanks to what the Wall Street Journal calls a “housing revival.”
November 14, 2012
Business
MacAllister Machinery breaks ground on facility expansion
MacAllister Machinery, a Caterpillar equipment distributor, will begin construction of a major expansion of its Washington, Indiana, facility on November 20.
November 14, 2012
Business
ABC reports 3.5-percent increase in construction backlog for third quarter
In the third quarter, the CBI indicated an 8-month, or 3.5-percent, increase from the second quarter. CBI reflects the amount of construction work under contract but not yet completed.
November 14, 2012
Business
Construction spending improves, but there are threats
The architecture, engineering and construction industry is seeing an upward trend, but three economists warn of issues that could negatively affect it.
November 13, 2012
Business
AEM inducts Deere, Bataille and Wood brothers to Hall of Fame
On Friday November 9, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers added three new inductees into the AEM Hall of Fame, which seeks to recognize ”outstanding individuals in the off-road equipment industry, and their legacy of innovation, service and leadership.”
November 12, 2012
Business
FMI forecasts 8 percent boost in U.S construction for 2013
FMI, a management consulting and investment banking provider for the engineering and construction industry, has released its third quarter 2012 Construction Outlook report, which forecasts total construction put-in-place (CPIP) for 2013 to increase by 8 percent.
November 12, 2012
Business
AEM elects 2013 officers
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected its slate of 2013 officers. The new officers are as follows: Chair is Stuart Levenick, Group President of Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Ill. Vice Chair is Richard Patek, president of Telsmith & group vice president Aggregate & Mining of Astec Industries Inc., Mequon, Wis. Treasurer is Michael Haberman, […]
November 12, 2012
Business
Salting may corrode steel-reinforced roads, bridges
Gritting and salting roads, methods used to prevent automotive accidents in winter conditions, may lead to corrosion over months or years.
November 9, 2012
Business
TechShop: where fab dreams come true
TechShop, TIG MIG welding, CNC, water jet cutting machines, lathes, mills, electronics
November 9, 2012
Business
Natural gas saves the day after hurricane Sandy
Natural gas, hurricane Sandy, electrical grid, generators
November 7, 2012
Business
AEMP 2012 Asset Management Symposium: A fresh new look at telematics
AEMP, Association of Equipment Management Professionals, telematics
November 5, 2012
Business
Getting started with Telematics (AEMP 2012)
The second half of the telematics portion of the Association of Equipment Management Professionals 2012 Fall Symposium honed in on the practical aspects of using the technology.
November 5, 2012
Business
Vote, even if you don’t like either candidate
Voting, elections,
November 5, 2012
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