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Business

U.S. construction starts to be flat in 2019 while another recession looms

Get details on the construction industry's forecast and outlook going into the new year. See what to expect and get other heavy equipment industry news here.

October 31, 2018

Business

U.S. home starts fall 5.3% in Sept.; materials cost, affordability still worrying builders

The U.S. construction industry saw a 5.3% decline in new home starts in September 2018. Despite the decline, homebuilders still optimistic about housing market.

October 18, 2018

Contractor of the Year

Deadline extended to Oct. 12 for Equipment World Contractor of the Year applications

The deadline for applications for the 2019 Equipment World Contractor of the Year contest has officially been extended. Get more details on Equipment World.

October 8, 2018

Business

U.S. construction spending up 0.1% in Aug. on nonresidential gains

Though decreases in spending on residential projects restricted growth, gains from the nonresidential side powered the construction industry in August.

October 5, 2018

Home

Key piece in his hometown’s development, Mo. contractor continues work of pioneer ancestors

A contractor hails from Washington, MO where clay spurred many of the town’s German settlers, who began arriving in the 1830s, to build kilns for firing bricks.

October 1, 2018

Business

U.S. home starts jump 9% in August on surge from multi-family

The rate of construction starts on new homes rose 9.2 percent in August due to an increase in the rate for multi-family homes. More info on Equipment World.

September 20, 2018

Business

Construction adds 23,000 jobs in August, employment remains at 10-year high

The construction industry added more jobs for another consecutive month with thousands of workers being added to payrolls in the month of August. Learn more.

September 10, 2018

Business

Construction spending up 0.1% in July

July sees construction spending grow slightly in July. Growth in residential wiped out increases by a decline in nonresidential. Click for details.

September 4, 2018

Workforce

Lifting up construction workers, I Build America to hold first Construction Appreciation Week

The first annual Construction Appreciation Week is slated for September 17-21, 2018. Check out the details for the week here on Equipment World.

August 28, 2018

Home

Affordable, portable and customizable, shipping containers make great storage units and jobsite offices

There are several unique challenges when using shipping containers for construction tools and material storage. Details here on Equipment World.

August 24, 2018

Business

Applications, nominations for 2019 Contractor of the Year awards now open

The 2019 Contractor of the Year contest is now open for applications and nominations. Don't miss the October 5 deadline. Learn more on Equipment World.

August 22, 2018

Business

U.S. home starts tick up in July as permitted units not started hit 10-year high

After experiencing low construction rates in June, U.S. home starts rose 9% in July. Get the details on single-family & multi-family home starts today.

August 16, 2018