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Contractor Disaster Resources
Five days remain to register for federal disaster assistance
Five days remain for Massachusetts disaster survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. Survivors must register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and return their U.S. Small Business Administration loan applications by Monday, Aug. 22, to be considered for FEMA and SBA disaster assistance. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), FEMA and its federal […]
August 18, 2011
Business
Volvo Rents acquires Okla.-based WED construction equipment rental company
Volvo Rents has acquired WED, LLC, a single location construction equipment rental company based in Oklahoma City. Previously co-owned by Volvo Rents franchisees David Evans, Max Weldon and David Darby, the center is located at 8003 S. Eastern Avenue in Oklahoma City. Anchored by an increase in local construction spending that is projected to total […]
August 18, 2011
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WEBINAR tomorrow Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Surface Transportation Infrastructure
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is hosting a Webinar to provide information on how Congress’ stalling on a new surface transportation reauthorization bill is hurting the economy, attend the webinar titled “Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Surface Transportation Infrastructure” will take place at 11 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, […]
August 17, 2011
Business
WEBINAR tomorrow Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Surface Transportation Infrastructure
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is hosting a Webinar to provide information on how Congress’ stalling on a new surface transportation reauthorization bill is hurting the economy, attend the webinar titled “Failure to Act: The Economic Impact of Current Investment Trends in Surface Transportation Infrastructure” will take place at 11 a.m. (EDT) on Thursday, […]
August 17, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
FEMA federal aid available to Missouri flooding victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made federal disaster aid available to the state of Missouri to supplement the state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by flooding during the period of June 1 to Aug. 1, 2011. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, […]
August 16, 2011
Business
AEM President Dennis Slater: Exports equal jobs for American workers
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says that the growing trade deficit underscores the need to pass pending free trade agreements and that exports equal jobs for American workers. In an Aug. 15 statement released by AEM President Dennis Slater, he says that amid the growing "bad news" about the U.S. and world economies is the latest government data showing a growing trade deficit, the largest since October 2008, and exports declining for a second consecutive month.
August 15, 2011
Business
Industry mourns the loss of Subaru Engine President Jay Peck
Subaru Industrial Power Products and the entire equipment industry suffered a great loss on Wednesday, Aug. 10 when Jay Peck, longtime company president and respected industry veteran, passed away at age 59 after a brief and quiet battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at St. Francis de Sales church in his hometown of […]
August 12, 2011
Business
McKenzie promoted to director of dealer development for East Manufacturing
Bill McKenzie has been promoted to director of dealer development and flatbed product manager, announced David Tate, president of East Manufacturing Corporation. In addition to his current job function as flatbed product manager, McKenzie will be responsible for assisting East’s North American dealer network to improve their performance, and to qualify and sign new dealers. […]
August 10, 2011
Business
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers achieves record first half gross auction proceeds of $2 billion
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers achieves record first half gross auction proceeds of $2 billion
August 8, 2011
Business
Vulcan Materials Q2 report: Average unit sales price up in all major product lines
Vulcan Materials Co. noted in its second quarter ended June 30, 2011 — released on Aug. 3 — that average unit sales price increased in all major product lines. Second Quarter Summary and Comparisons with the Prior Year The average unit sales price increased in all major product lines. Freight-adjusted aggregates prices increased 2.5 percent, […]
August 3, 2011
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Thomas “Tommy” Burleson Johnson City, Tennessee This agile firm keeps a sharp eye on trends that can impact tomorrow’s jobs By Marcia Gruver Doyle When Tommy Burleson calls his firm “a typical after-the-war construction startup,” he means World War II, underlining just how long his third-generation firm has been around. But don’t think longevity translates […]
August 3, 2011
Business
Martin Marietta Q2 results: Net sales were $426.7 million, down from $442.8 million in Q2 2010
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MMM) announced results on Aug. 2 for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011. Ward Nye, president and CEO of Martin Marietta Materials, says in the MMM earnings report that “despite a continuing difficult operating environment,” he is pleased with the company’s performance. “That we were able to […]
August 3, 2011
Business
Metso acquires Copperstate Industrial Services
Metso has acquired Copperstate Industrial Services, Inc., a mining services provider based in Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition strengthens Metso’s position as a leading service and technology provider for the mining and construction sectors. The company is transferred to Metso on August 1, 2011. The value of the transaction will not be disclosed. “This fits directly […]
August 1, 2011
Business
Goodyear reports higher Q2 earnings on 24 percent sales growth
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. on July 28 reported record sales and higher earnings for the second quarter of 2011. “I’m very pleased with our outstanding second quarter results, which represent another step on the path toward our 2013 targets,” said Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief executive officer.  “They present confirmation that our strategies […]
July 28, 2011
Business
Off-road equipment manufacturers talk with Gov. Romney on strengthening the economy and exports
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and leaders of four equipment manufacturing companies today joined former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) at a manufacturing plant in Pataskala, Ohio, to discuss ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing in the global marketplace. AEM member company business leaders from Ohio and Iowa shared their perspectives with Gov. Romney about […]
July 28, 2011
Business
AGC: Aviation hold putting 24,000 construction jobs at risk
Associated General Contractors of America’s chief economist says Congressional failure to pass federal aviation legislation is putting roughly 24,000 construction jobs at risk. Ken Simonson says the failure to act has halted $2.5 billion worth of airport construction projects. “With so few construction segments doing well, halting an entire category of federally-funded construction projects is […]
July 27, 2011
Business
ASCE report: Failing to invest in transportation will cause job loss, shrink household incomes
The nation’s deteriorating surface transportation infrastructure will cost the American economy more than 870,000 jobs, and suppress the growth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product by $3.1 trillion by 2020, according to a new report released today by the American Society of Civil Engineers. The report, conducted by the Economic Development Research Group of Boston, […]
July 27, 2011
Business
Leaders gather in LA to discuss sustainable infrastructure
National League of Cities (NLC) in partnership with the Southern California Association of Governments, will hold “Building Cities, Building Futures,” a national tour centering on sustainable infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth in Los Angeles on July 20. Sponsored by Siemens, the tour will bring together local Los Angeles area business, community and governmental […]
July 26, 2011
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