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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

Builder Confidence Improves for Single-Family Housing Market

Builders see increased sense of urgency among potential buyers and builder expectations remain strong

Press Release • May 15th, 2013

Construction Materials Prices Dropped Slightly in April 2013

Monthly percentage changes in nonresidential materials prices have shown little movement; emerging volatility is a concern

Press Release • May 15th, 2013

The Mega-Beak

The Mega Beak allows the operator to maintain a constant grip on material while utilizing the excavator's full range of motion. 57-in. jaw opening 39-in. fork width and 48-in. fork length Provides increased visibility and load capacity...

Product • May 15th, 2013

Hertz Dayim Equipment Rental Brings Large Scale Power Solutions To Saudi Arabia

The Hertz Corporation has announced that APR Energy and Hertz Dayim Equipment Rental have entered a partnership agreement to develop business for fast-track power solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Press Release • May 15th, 2013

Strongco Reports First-Quarter Rental Revenues Up 29%

Rental revenues were $6.7 million, up 29% from $5.2 million, and product support revenues totaled $30.2 million compared to $29.6 million from the same period in the prior year.

Press Release • May 15th, 2013

Deere's Record Q2 2013 Earnings Cover Falling Construction Sales, Outlook

Total equipment sales projected to increase 5% in 2013, but the company downgraded its Construction & Forestry Division sales outlook to -5%

Press Release • May 15th, 2013