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.FacebookLinkedInX (Twitter)Pinterest Add us as a preferred source on Google Top StoriesExcavatorsHitachi Reveals Its First Wheeled Excavators for U.S. Market"Get a lot of work done from one person with one machine,” says Hitachi of its 18-metric-ton ZX180W-7 and 22-metric-ton ZX220W-7.Compact Track LoadersYanmar’s First 3 Compact Track Loaders With ASV Posi-Track Hit U.S. MarketCompact Wheel LoadersAvant's New e727 Electric Loader Gets 5.5-Hour Runtime, Diesel-Like PerformanceExcavatorsCloser Look: Caterpillar's New 19-Ton 319 CR Excavator Hits a Sweet SpotCompact ExcavatorsHitachi Gives Sneak Peek at Next-Gen Mini Excavators With New Landcros NameEquipment 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 PapersIs driver resistance to dash cams shifting?Learn how video evidence can help protect drivers, resolve claims faster and reduce fleet risk.