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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

Construction Equipment

Solar panels cheaper to operate with new thermal energy storage system

A new method of storing the thermal energy collected through solar panels is not only cheaper than current methods, but does less damage to the storage tanks themselves.

November 13, 2012

Equipment

Century-old fermentation process may produce cleaner-burning diesel

University of California, Berkeley scientists have discovered a way to produce renewable diesel fuel by using a fermentation process once used to produce explosives.

November 13, 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

Construction Equipment

Warn Winch’s new upgraded option for Landoll trailers

Landoll has partnered with Warn Winch to offer an upgraded winch option that includes a standard two-speed winch.

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

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Paris to feature intentionally-wobbling bridge over Seine river

Citizens and visitors of Paris will soon see an interesting new structure over the city’s Seine River. French architecture firm bureau faceB’s plans won in a competition, allowing the firm to build an innovative bridge over the river.

November 12, 2012

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East Coast transportation faces big cost for fending off future storms

In order to strengthen defenses against future storms, those East Coast transportation systems heavily affected by superstorm Sandy will likely be forced to issue more debt in order to meet the large costs associated, according to Reuters.

November 9, 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

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World Trade Center site to withstand future hurricane conditions

WTC officials said expectations for flooding and other hurricane damage should be significantly better after the completion of the 16-acre redevelopment.

November 9, 2012

Construction Equipment

Doosan Portable Power names Roland Machinery as authorized dealer

Doosan Portable Power has named Roland Machinery as an authorized dealer of portable and utility-mount air compressors, generators, lighting systems and light compaction equipment.

November 8, 2012