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Training & Education

Resilient Structures Play Vital Role in Achieving Sustainable Communities

Joint effort between sectors of the building/construction industry will offer free workshop on creating and maintaining resilient, high performance structures

Global Construction Equipment Manufacturers Face Mixed Outlook: S&P

Economic estimates call for continued slow recovery in 2013, resulting in modest growth in demand for construction equipment

Developing Markets Prefer to Buy vs. Rent Equipment

Many companies in developing countries still prefer to buy, rather than rent, standby power equipment, despite the numerous benefits of renting

Noble Iron Secures $10 Million in Financing to Expand its Houston Fleet

Noble Iron Inc. announced approved financing for the purchase of approximately $10 million U.S. of new rental fleet for its Southeast Texas equipment rental & dealership depot in Houston, Texas.

Worksite Equipment

Balloon vs. Light Tower: When Diffused Light is Better

Should you join the growing ranks of balloon light users, even though light coverage area may be less and setup time greater than traditional light towers?

Balloon lights can be mounted to construction equipment and offer glare-free, diffused light that moves along with the equipment operator while traditional light towers offer more light coverage with four adjustable non-diffused lights.

Survey: Construction Executives See Industry Remaining Flat Through 2013

When asked who would be the better choice for the industry, 71% of survey respondents chose Romney

Business Services

AEMP Launches Global Availability of Certified Equipment Manager Exam

Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP)

The exam will not be available in more than 165 countries and all 50 states in the U.S.

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Business Services

Improve Collection Ratio With Field Change Memos

Construction Business Coaching

When something comes up and you can't wait for a signed change order, use field change memos and ensure you get paid for the extra work

If a problem occurs on the construction jobsite that needs to be fixed right away, always call immediately and follow up with a Field Change Memo by the end of the same day.

Construction News Tracker Video: Construction Sees Good and Bad Increases

Construction employment increasing with positive signs for the future, materials prices rise after crude oil prices increase, cement consumption up but outlook is cautious and more construction news in the September 20, 2012 edition of Construction News Tracker

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Equipment Theft Remains Prosperous for Thieves

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), between $300 million to $1 billion a year is lost nationwide due to the theft of construction equipment and tools.

LoJack-equipped construction assets worth approximately $8.8 million were recovered in 2011.

ARTBA Sponsors Virtual Conference

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

Events cover transportation management and work zone safety

Safety Considerations for Portable Generators

Generators come in all sizes and configurations and accurately calculating power needs is critical to generator safety.

Electricians have the knowledge of what the load requirements are for specific equipment, how to properly hardwire the connections and position the selector switch at the phase needed for the application requirements.

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