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Political Posturing Steers Highway-Bill Negotiations Toward Stalemate

House Speaker John Boehner’s suggesting a tenth extension, majority leaders' finger pointing do not bode well for 11th-hour passage of transportation-spending reauthorization

US Commerce Department Ignores Antidumping Deadline to Investigate Fraud by Asian Diamond-Sawblade Makers

Commerce will extend administrative review of antidumping duty order to probe allegations of country-of-origin fraud by Korean and Chinese blade manufacturers

US Commerce Department ignores antidumping deadline to investigate fraud by Asian diamond-sawblade makers.

Hyundai's Largest Dealer Expands into North Dakota to Service the Booming Oil/Natural Gas Industry

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.

Four Seasons Equipment Inc., Hyundai Construction’s largest authorized dealer, has opened a new facility in North Dakota to service customers working in the oil and natural gas industry.

Oshkosh Corporation Announces Leadership Changes at JLG

JLG Industries Inc.

Effective August 1, 2012, Wilson Jones, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president of the Access Equipment segment and JLG, is promoted to president and chief operating officer (COO) of Oshkosh Corporation.

Oshkosh Corp. names Frank Nerenhausen president of the access equipment segment and JLG Industries.

Training & Education

Heavy Equipment Camp Scheduled For Aspiring Diesel Technicians and Operators

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)

Heavy equipment camps inspire students to explore careers in heavy equipment

Training & Education

NSAD’s Thomas-Mobley Honored as National Leader in Construction Management Education

National Association of Women in Construction

Carol A. Kueker Construction Education Visionary Award recognizes role in creating NSAD’s online Master of Construction Management program

Balancing Risks Through Contract Language

Contractors should pay close attention to key provisions in construction contracts and consider including alternate language to help balance risks associated with construction projects

Read and understand contract terms and be prepared to offer alternate language to help balance risks on a construction project.

Construction Safety

Kubota's Ten Commandments of Safety - Tractor and Heavy Equipment

Kubota Tractor Corp.

Follow these tractor and heavy equipment safety tips from Kubota Tractor Corporation to keep operators driving safely

WYDOT 6-Year Plan Shifts Away From Expensive Rebuilding

Cash-strapped agency has abandoned many costly construction projects in favor of pavement preservation work

Xylem Expands Its Dewatering Rental Services in Brazil

Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s most challenging water issues, has announced that it will expand its dewatering rental offerings in Brazil over the next three years.

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Texada Announces Closing of $25.0 Ml. U.S. Recapitalization of Equipment Rental Business

Texada Software, division of Noble Iron

Texada Software Inc. announces its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Noble Rents Inc., has completed the recapitalization of its existing debt, previously announced on May 11, 2012.

Whayne Supply Announces $2.45 Million Expansion, Addition of 50 Jobs

A heavy construction equipment dealer has announced plans to build a new facility in Evansville, IN, creating about 50 jobs.

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