RoadbuildingBloomberg report: Construction spending rises for second straight monthTina Grady Barbaccia (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 Related StoriesRoadbuildingNational Demolition Association names six 2011 scholarship winnersRoadbuildingReporterRoadbuildingAllmand introduces next generation night-lite PRO II Light TowerRoadbuildingISUZU ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF ADVANCED TELEMATICS TECHNOLOGY IN N-SERIES TRUCKSLooking for your next job?Careersingear.com is the go-to platform for the Trucking industry. Don’t just find the job you need; find the job you want with the company that wants you!Top StoriesExcavatorsCloser Look: Case's New Short-Radius, 27-Ton CX255E SR ExcavatorThe latest E Series model brings advanced payload technology, customizable hydraulics and an automotive-style cab to tight spaces.Skid Steer LoadersJCB Launches New 250, 290 Skid Steers for Material Handling, Tool VersatilityExcavatorsKOBELCO Packs 4 Configurations Into New SK650DLC-11 Demolition ExcavatorExcavatorsWhen It’s Time for Some Serious Digging — Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026Wheel LoadersInside LiuGong’s T Series Wheel Loaders: Bigger Cabs, More Standard TechEquipment 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 PapersChoosing The Right Tire and Track Patterns for Maximum Productivity