For Construction Pros

Recently Introduced Legislation Would Mandate GC's Bid Listing of Subs for Federal Projects

Legislation would require GCs who bid directly with federal construction agencies on projects over $1 million to list each subcontractor that will perform over $100,000 of work on their bids

Press Release • May 31st, 2013

HeavyJob Time Card App

Smartphone app allows foremen to enter time in the field and check on job production data

Product • May 30th, 2013

Significant Rise in Equipment Auction Sales for Q1 2013

The Southeastern US dominated the auction landscape in Q1 2013 with a 79% increase in units sold compared to Q4 2012

News • May 30th, 2013

Construction News Tracker Video: Lending Standards Begin to Ease

Easing of commercial business lending shows growth and a positive sign for the construction industry; plus more industry news on the May 30, 2013 edition of Construction News Tracker

Video • May 30th, 2013

Ames Engineering Aids FHA on Highway Smoothness Project

Ames high-speed inertial profiling equipment will collect longitudinal pavement profile and surface macrotexture data

News • May 29th, 2013

Private Sector Demand Helps Metro Areas See Construction Employment Increases

More areas could experience worker shortages in the near future amid a lack of available workers with experience in certain key construction skills

Press Release • May 29th, 2013

Orion Software Partners With Mercury for Payment Processing

Orion and Mercury's partnership provides a PCI-compliant, reliable solution built into the SiriusPro POS system

Press Release • May 29th, 2013

Haulotte Opens Subsidiary in India

The move is part of the company's strategic focus on "customer proximity," and its intention to capitalize on a market where it sees a strong potential for growth.

Press Release • May 29th, 2013

Spring Renews 2013 Construction Industry Forecast

Trends through the first quarter of 2013 fit 13 graphs that show which sectors and which states are growing fastest

Article • May 28th, 2013

Metrolinx Proposes Transport Trust Fund for Toronto/Hamilton Transit

Intermodal transit agency recommends committing to transportation funds from a 1% sales-tax increase, 5-cent-per-liter fuel tax and other new revenue sources

Press Release • May 28th, 2013

New-Home Sales Rise 2.3% in April

'While the cost of constructing homes is rising due to tightened supplies of materials, lots and labor, to some extent, this may be creating greater urgency among potential buyers'

Press Release • May 28th, 2013

House Bill Would Create $50 Billion Infrastructure Fund from Corporate Repatriations

Partnership to Build America Act would fund loans with bonds purchased by global corporations in exchange for lower taxes on earnings brought back to the US

News • May 24th, 2013

2013 Q2 Nonresidential Construction Index Hits Record High

Panelists also report few labor shortages at this time, but 22% expect severe shortages to come

News • May 24th, 2013

PowerCore and PowerCore G2 Filters

PowerCore air filtration technology features a straight-through airflow design and high-density filtration to reduce system restriction and extend filter life. Compact, metal-free, cartridge-style design Ultra-Web nanofiber filter media offers...

Product • May 23rd, 2013

Volvo AB Considering Sale of Volvo Rents

The Swedish company is exploring a sale of its North American rental unit as it shifts its focus to profitability from sales growth

News • May 23rd, 2013