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Construction Equipment

AGC: Construction material prices rise moderately

The cost of construction materials is showing signs of accelerating after moderating in January, according to an analysis of producer price index figures and recent market information released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

February 16, 2012

Roadbuilding

Highway Contractor

Within a handful of bright, or at least not gloomy, spots there may be opportunities for transportation agencies and highway and bridge contractors to be pro-active in their fight against the agonizingly slow recession climb-out.

January 12, 2012

Roadbuilding

Nonresidential construction employment increases

Nonresidential construction employment increased in December by 17,000 despite a 16 percent decrease in overall construction employment. Associated General Contractors of America officials said unseasonably warm weather likely extended the construction season, benefitting construction employment. “Nonresidential construction is clearly driving last month’s employment gains,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But it is too […]

January 9, 2012

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Nonresidential construction employment increases

Nonresidential construction employment increased in December by 17,000 despite a 16 percent decrease in overall construction employment. Associated General Contractors of America officials said unseasonably warm weather likely extended the construction season, benefitting construction employment. “Nonresidential construction is clearly driving last month’s employment gains,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But it is too […]

January 9, 2012

Business

Final Take

By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle   Get rewarded for your giving Charitable projects are standard operating procedures for many contractors. You donate labor and equipment to drain a community baseball field, grade the new city park or put in bike paths and consider it part of your civic duty. To recognize such efforts, Case Construction Equipment […]

June 28, 2011

Roadbuilding

Roadworks

Political contributions by contractors, Intelligent Construction, construction employment and the Stimulus impact are among the industry issues featured.

June 3, 2011

Roadbuilding

Roadworks

Political contributions by contractors, Intelligent Construction, construction employment and the Stimulus impact are among the industry issues featured.

June 3, 2011

Roadbuilding

Roadworks

Political contributions by contractors, Intelligent Construction, construction employment and the Stimulus impact are among the industry issues featured.

June 3, 2011

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Stimulus funds boost construction spending

Construction spending rose to $869 billion between March and April this year thanks to stimulus funds, according to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of the Census Bureau’s latest spending figures. Total construction spending rose by 2.7 percent, or $23 billion, over the month according to Census Bureau data released June 1, 2010. […]

June 16, 2010

Roadbuilding

Stimulus funds boost April’s construction spending numbers

Construction spending rose to $869 billion between March and April this year thanks to stimulus funds, according to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) analysis of the Census Bureau’s latest spending figures. Total construction spending rose by 2.7 percent, or $23 billion, over the month according to Census Bureau data released June 1, 2010. […]

June 15, 2010

Business

Final Take

Got snow? Hit the slopes By Amy Materson   If you’re inundated by more snow than you know what to do with, perhaps you can draw inspiration from the mountain bike course – built entirely from snow – in just 10 days. Typically, mountain bike events are held on dirt courses. White Style, held in […]

March 1, 2010