Construction Equipment Owner

Probably the most pressing issues facing the heavy/highway construction industry have to deal with the need for increased funding for America’s infrastructure. If finances are not made available many upcoming projects will be delayed or even canceled all-together. Despite having a diverse impact on our road builders, this could have a crippling effect on our nation’s economic health. In the latest edition of this podcast series, Brian Moore discusses the shifting trends of the industry and how it will reshape the industry.

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The latest edition of the Construction Equipment Owner’s Podcast takes a look at the construction industry forecast for the remainder of 2008 and into 2009. Heather Jones, construction economist for FMI’s Research Services, shares the findings of FMI’s Second Quarter 2008 Construction Outlook that points to construction for 2008 remaining much the same with the outlook for 2009 being revised down slightly because. Listen as Heather shares the indicators behind the forecast and provides some additional insights in to the non-residential segment.

If you would like to receive the quarterly Construction Outlook, e-mail Heather at hjones@fminet.com.

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Sam Simon talks with Al Cervero, Senior VP with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, about the Construction Challenge - how it’s helping promote careers in the construction field and its culmination at CONEXPO-CON/AGG & IFPE 2008 in this edition of the Construction Equipment Owner’s Podcast.

More information about the Construction Challenge can be found at ConstructionChallenge.org.

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