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Leaders Make Selling A Priority

Construction Business Coaching

As the leader of your construction business, you set the priorities and the path for your employees to follow - but you must also demonstrate your commitment to these priorities

Construction leaders need to lead by example and make sales a priority if they want their sales staff be successfull.

John Deere Reman Expands Strafford, MO Facility

Last fall, John Deere Reman announced plans to hire 55 people over the next five years. The company says it's investing $14 million in the local economy with the expansion.

Manitou Reports 21% Increase in Second Quarter Revenue Over 2011

Manitou North America, LLC

The company's Compact Equipment Division posted a 24-percent increase in net sales second quarter 2012 over second quarter 2011, with a 42-percent net sales increase in the Americas alone.

Tool & Equipment Rental in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld

Better times are ahead, as the economic recovery will drive up construction and renovations. To save money, households and businesses will opt to rent equipment rather than purchase them.

United Rentals Rises on Positive 2012 Outlook

United Rentals said revenue will grow to a range of $4.6 billion to $4.7 billion. It said it still expects rental rates will grow about 6.5 percent.

Universal Construction Machinery to Open 35 Stores in India Over Two Years

Pune-based Universal Construction Machinery and Equipment Ltd is expanding its retail format in North India. The company has launched its eighth Universal Exclusive Store at Rudrapur recently.

Equipment Rental Sees Increased Competition, says Byrne Chief

The equipment rental market has become increasingly competitive, with more foreign entrants to the market and local companies with excess capacity, says Graeme Clack, chief executive of Byrne Equipment Rental LLC.

Robust Second Quarter Sees Volvo CE Sales Increase by 15%

Volvo Construction Equipment

Company posts strong earnings and strengthens its position in the Chinese wheel loader and excavator market.

Training & Education

Iconic Women's Liberation Leader to Speak at Women in Transportation Conference

The annual conference of WTS International, an association promoting professional advancement of women in transportation will feature Gloria Steinem as the keynote speaker

Construction Safety

Suspended Scaffold Safety Training Program and Certification

Spider - A division of SafeWorks LLC

Spider, a division of SafeWorks, introduced its new Competent Person Training Program which covers proper design and installation of suspended scaffold systems for commercial building environments and industrial sites

Construction Safety

Safety - Electrical Hazards on Construction Sites

Proper safety measures and proper training can help prevent electrical fires and accidents on a construction jobsite

Proper training, awareness and preventative measures can help keep employees, the public and the jobsite safe from eletrical accidents and fires on the construction jobsite.

Training & Education

Salt Lake Community College Students Win Medals in National SkillsUSA Competition

Salt Lake Community College students competed with 23 students in 15 categories and won four gold medals at the 2012 SkillsUSA National Competition

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