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Construction Backlog Indicator 7% Higher than One Year Ago Despite Recent Declines

Source: Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.
Created: May 21, 2013

Backlog expected to expand moderately later in 2013 but construction volumes will be roughly flat for rest of the year
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Source: Greenlee - A Textron Company
Created: May 21, 2013

Submit a photo of your toughest job now through June 21, 2013 for your chance to win
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Created: May 21, 2013

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President to Halve Project Approval Timelines

Source: Associated Equipment Distributors
Created: May 21, 2013

Presidential memorandum directs steering committee to work with federal agencies on streamlining review and permitting processes for major infrastructure projects

Washington Governor Signs $8.7 Billion Transportation Budget with Vetoes

Source: The Seattle Times
Created: May 21, 2013

New budget retains road maintenance spending, but veto stops spending to plan the I-5 Columbia River crossing until the construction can be funded
Equipment Finance Industry Monthly Confidence Increase Reflects Increasing Optimism

Source: Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
Created: May 21, 2013

The Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry is up 2.7 points from April despite concerns over the economy, federal policies
U.S. Pavement Services and The Boston Red Sox to Recognize Wounded Warrior Project

Created: May 21, 2013

Pre-Game ceremony to be held June 8th at Fenway Park will recognize over 300 Wounded Warriors
Anne M. Ellis Elected President of ACI

Created: May 20, 2013

The American Concrete Institute introduced its 2013-2014 president, vice president and four board members during the ACI Spring 2013 Convention

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Rep. Shuster: Obama Budget Missing Transportation Funding Source

News • April 11th, 2013

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) said Wednesday that President Obama did not include a funding source for transportation projects in his proposed budget. Obama's proposal calls for spending $50 billion on immediate road projects and $40 billion on...
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MD Gas Tax Increase Headed for Governor's Signature

News • April 1st, 2013

The Maryland state senate approved the first increase in the state’s gas tax in 20 years, acting to replenish a transportation fund that is rapidly running out of money. The legislation, which transportation officials say would yield $4.4 billion for new projects over the next six years, passed...
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Increased in February 2013

Press Release • April 1st, 2013

Monthly nonresidential construction spending saw a 0.7% increase in February while the total nonresidential spending is up 2.6% from 2012

As a sign of an improving economy, the nation’s nonresidential construction spending rose 0.7 percent in February, according to the April 1 construction spending report by the U.S. Commerce Department. Total nonresidential construction spending presently stands at $575.6 billion on a seasonally...
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Construction Jobs See Largest One-Month Gain in 6 Years