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Anne M. Ellis Elected President of ACI

Created: May 20, 2013

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2013-2014 president, vice president, and four board members during the ACI Spring 2013 Convention in Minneapolis, Minn.
US Equipment Rental Revenue to Top $34 Billion in 2013

Source: American Rental Association
Created: May 20, 2013

Represents a 7.3% increase over 2012, with revenue growth reaching 7.9% in the fourth quarter
Texas Increases Safety Focus - Fatality Rate Drops

Source: Associated General Contractors of America
Created: May 17, 2013

Texas saw 26% drop in fatality rate between 2008 and 2011 - the eighth largest decline among states
April Housing Starts Slip with Multifamily Correction

Source: National Association of Home Builders
Created: May 16, 2013

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

Anne M. Ellis Elected President of ACI

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2013-2014 president...

Press Release • May 20th, 2013
Maryland Announces 10 Projects Paid For with Gas-Tax Increase

Gov. Martin O'Malley signed Maryland's first gas tax increase in 20 years...

News • May 20th, 2013

B.R. Amon & Sons in Wisconsin Closing Its Doors After 90 years

Construction industry has been particularly slow to recover from the...

Press Release • May 18th, 2013
Texas Increases Safety Focus - Fatality Rate Drops

Associated General Contractors of America

Texas saw 26% drop in fatality rate between 2008 and 2011 - the eighth...

Press Release • May 17th, 2013

Government Tops List of Contractors' 2013 Business Concerns

Contractors responding to the weekly poll said government concerns such...

News • May 17th, 2013
April Housing Starts Slip with Multifamily Correction

National Association of Home Builders

Nationwide housing starts dropped 16.5% in April 2013 but permits gained...

Press Release • May 16th, 2013
Safety Basics: Walk Around Inspections

Your safety, your co-workers' safety and the productivity of your machine...

Video • May 16th, 2013
New JLG Mobile Analyzer Provides Remote Access for Technicians to Troubleshoot Lifts

JLG Industries Inc.

Tool combines a free mobile app and a wireless access module to provide...

Press Release • May 16th, 2013
JCB Secures $41 Million Order from Leading UK Rental Firm

JCB Americas

Order includes more than 800 micro, mini and midi excavators and 240...

Press Release • May 16th, 2013
New Virginia Transportation Funding Law Pumps Additional $4B into Six-Year Program

The enhanced draft program includes $11.1B - a $2.1B increase - for...

Press Release • May 16th, 2013

Passage of Water Resources Development Act Praised for Bipartisanship

Associated Equipment Distributors

AED says passage of WRDA invests money in critical infrastructure...

Press Release • May 16th, 2013
Free Webinar on OSHA's New Hazard Communication Requirements

The July 25 event is designed to answer some of the most common questions...

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

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

Video • May 16th, 2013
Two New Members, Six Reappointments to Construction Safety and Health Advisory Committee

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Two new members join six reappointed and seven current members serving...

Press Release • May 15th, 2013
Video: How the 2014 Chevy Silverado Handles a Rocky Climb

The new Silverado Z-71 suspension takes on Texas Hill Country to show...

Video • May 15th, 2013