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Jack Austhof, Sobie Company Inc., to Serve as 2013-14 President of the American Subcontractors Association

The ASA amplifies the voice of and leads trade contractors to improve the business environment for the construction industry

Press Release • March 29th, 2013

Video: Oberhelman - The World is Looking for Economic Leadership

With 70% of Caterpillar's business outside of the US, the Cat CEO's perspective says there's real domestic growth opportunity if our country can lead globally

Video • March 29th, 2013

Video: Tax, Education, Political Reform Necessary for Real US Prosperity

Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman talks about critical hurdles the US must clear in order to realize its economic potential

Video • March 29th, 2013

Video: Investments Prime Cat to Capitalize on Recovery

Cat CEO Doug Oberhelman says the company's off-cycle investments in modernizing plants put the company in position to profit from growing global recovery

Video • March 29th, 2013

US Construction Industry Fueling Up 1.5% in February

Month-to-month growth in February for the WEX Construction Fuel Consumption Index follows a recent uptick in U.S. home sales

News • March 29th, 2013

Falcon MINI 1/2- to 1-ton Asphalt Recycler & Hot Box (Slip-in or Trailer)

The Falcon MINI asphalt recycler and hot box comes in 1/2- and 1-ton capacities as either a slip-in (truck mountable) unit or a trailer model. It is designed to be a companion to infrared repair equipment, used with vacuum excavation equipment or for...

Product • March 28th, 2013

Four Post TR-33 through TR-75

The Mohawk TR-33 through TR-75 model four post automotive lifts are capable of raising all types of public works vehicles including winged snow plow trucks, loaders, buses and all regular type passenger vehicles. Feature the most under-vehicle...

Product • March 28th, 2013

Zaxis Dash 5 Compact Excavators

The Hitachi ZX35U-5, ZX50U-5 and ZX60USB-5 compact excavators use the same major components as the Dash-3 models, allowing operators to use their current front-structure attachments. Yanmar Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV engine Improved access...

Product • March 28th, 2013

CFMA Confindex: Commercial Construction Expecting More-Rapid Recovery

Construction Financial Management Association's quarterly CFO confidence survey shows a 13% surge in overall business confidence and an 18% improvement in 2013 outlook

Document • March 28th, 2013

Commercial Contractors Poised for Faster Industry Recovery

CFO confidence index surges 13% in first quarter of 2013, with concerns about finding skilled workers at the top of the worry list

Press Release • March 28th, 2013

Mobile Column Lifts

Easily positioned by one person, the Mohawk MP series electric/hydraulic mobile lifts can turn any flat area into a productive work bay. Per column capacity rating of 12,000 to 40,000 lbs. Per post, the lifts range from 24,000 to 240,000 lbs...

Product • March 28th, 2013

New Standard Contract for Teams Submitting Bids on Design-Build Projects

ConsensusDocs 498 Design-Build Teaming Agreement covers critical issues for parties desiring to form a team to submit bids

Press Release • March 28th, 2013

Corecon V7 Software Named Top Product for Third Consecutive Year

Corecon V7 is now compatible with all Web browsers; new Teamlink Portal facilitates collaboration with outside team members

Press Release • March 28th, 2013

TBB-3002 Brush Blazer

The self-propelled Peco TBB-3002 Brush Blazer is a mid-sized brush cutter for clearing underbursh and trees, trail maintenance, cleaning retention ponds or clearing right-of-ways. The Brush Blazer can clear up to 6 acres per day. Rotary brush...

Product • March 28th, 2013

Cat Dealer Wagner Equipment Purchases Bucyrus Distribution Business for CO, NM and West TX

Wagner Equipment Co. acquired the Bucyrus equipment distribution and support business for its territories allowing it to expand product offerings

News • March 28th, 2013