April Construction Jobs Data Shows Uneven Signs of Employment Growth

Construction employment declined in 32 states and the District of Columbia in April even as 29 states added jobs between April 2012 and April 2013, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. Association officials noted that construction demand in a number of states appears to be slackening amid federal construction spending cuts and relatively weak private sector demand. “The industry shows signs of recovering, but employment...
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April Construction Jobs Data Shows Uneven Signs of Employment Growth

Construction demand appears to be slackening amid federal construction spending cuts and relatively weak private sector demand

Press Release • May 20th, 2013
US Equipment Rental Revenue to Top $34 Billion in 2013

Represents a 7.3% increase over 2012, with revenue growth reaching 7.9% in the fourth quarter

Press Release • May 20th, 2013
Texas Increases Safety Focus - Fatality Rate Drops

Texas saw 26% drop in fatality rate between 2008 and 2011 - the eighth largest decline among states

Press Release • May 17th, 2013
John Deere 644K Hybrid Electrifies Loader Operation

Electric system recaptures energy to lighten the engine load and reduce fuel consumption.

Article • May 17th, 2013
Government Tops List of Contractors' 2013 Business Concerns

Contractors responding to the weekly poll said government concerns such as taxes and Obamacare are top of mind in 2013

News • May 17th, 2013
2015 City Express Cargo Van

Chevrolet's makes its entrance into the small cargo van segment with the City Express. The 2015 City Express van, which is available in LS and LT trim levels, will join the full-size Express van as part of the fall 2014 lineup. 122.7 cu. ft. of...

Product • May 16th, 2013
April Housing Starts Slip with Multifamily Correction

Nationwide housing starts dropped 16.5% in April 2013 but permits gained 14% in the month to an over-million-unit pace

Press Release • May 16th, 2013
R300LC-9A, R330LC-9A & R380LC-9A Crawler Excavators

Hyundai's construction class crawler excavators feature fuel conservation innovations including a variable speed fan clutch, two-stage auto decel system and economy mode. The excavators are ideal for mid- to large-size excavation jobs, site prep...

Product • May 16th, 2013
PermaPro Countertop Mix

PermaPro Countertop Mix is a special cementitious blend of aggregate and graded sands plus performance enhancing additives that can be used for cast-in-place or pre-cast concrete countertops. Available in 50-lb. bags of white mix 8,870 psi in 28...

Product • May 16th, 2013
5 Lamp Adjustable Light Tower

The PLM-18-5X150W-LED Pneumatic Light Tower features a pneumatically powered mast for easy setup and deployment. Powered by a 1/3-hp compressor, the mast can be extended quickly with minimal effort, and a valve at the bottom of the tower allows for...

Product • May 16th, 2013
Passage of Water Resources Development Act Praised for Bipartisanship

AED says passage of WRDA invests money in critical infrastructure projects that will create jobs and spur economics growth

Press Release • May 16th, 2013
Construction News Tracker Video: Signs of Industry, Economic Growth

Both employment and pickup truck sales are rising, showing signs of industry improvement

Video • May 16th, 2013
M 30 & M 50 Rough Terrain Forklifts

The Tier 4 M 30 and M 50 rough terrain vertical masted forklifts provide an estimated 13% reduction in fuel consumption, according to Manitou. The specially designed mast is available in multiple configurations to meet specific needs. Available in...

Product • May 15th, 2013
3TNM72 MINIMAX

The 3TNM72 MINIMAX series 903cc three-cylinder, Tier 4 Interim-compliant diesel engine utilizes indirect injection technology. Vertical cylinder, four-cycle, water-cooled design In-line ML type fuel injector pump ensures more precise fuel...

Product • May 15th, 2013
3TNM68

The 784cc 3TNM68 three-cylinder, four-cycle, water-cooled diesel engine features indirect injection combustion. Proprietary combustion technologies and MC fuel injection pump and nozzle enable Tier 4 Interim compliance Ladder frame cylinder...

Product • May 15th, 2013