Bloomberg report: Construction spending rises for second straight monthEquipment World Staff (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.Related StoriesHomePhoto GalleryTop StoriesRoadbuildingWatch Remote-Control Cat Dozers, Excavator Tackle Big Sur Landslide (Video)D8 dozers and an excavator are being operated by Cat Command from a trailer 1,000 feet away to keep workers out of dangerous conditions.Compact Excavators"Big on Power" – Case CE Rolls Out 4 New Mini Excavators in Diesel and ElectricAttachmentsAre You Ready for a Tiltrotator? Here’s What’s on the MarketBackhoe LoadersDeere Unveils New Backhoes with Redesigned Cabs, Camera SystemFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade ChecksEquipment 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
