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Business Services

Free Webcast: A Construction Recovery At Last - But How Long And How Strong?

Economic webcast presented by chief economists from Reed Construction Data, the Associated General Contractors of America and the American Institute of Architects focuses on signs of sustained growth

Construction Technology

ConsensusDocs Now Compatible with Microsoft Word

Work on standard construction contracts from ConsensusDocs using Microsoft Word on both a PC or Mac thanks to cloud-based technology

Pavement Roundabout

Do You Pay Your Workers Properly?

Neff Goes Live on the SmartEquip Network

The SmartEquip Network is supporting service and parts personnel, fleet managers and procurement processes across all of Neff Rentals' 64 locations nationwide

RSC Equipment Rental Releases Third Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

The report outlines the evolution and maturation of RSC's sustainability management strategy and the competitive advantage RSC has realized through specific environmental, social, and governance initiatives.

Nissan, Hitachi Forklift Businesses Form New Venture

Automaker Nissan Motor Co. and Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. are planning to place their respective forklift manufacturing organizations into a new venture in which both companies will be minority stakeholders. The new company, to be called UniCarriers Corporation, will be operated as a subsidiary of Innovation Network Corp. of Japan (INCJ) - a government-backed company.

CERF Incorporated Acquires the Assets of The Bin Company Inc.

CERF Incorporated announces that on April 20, 2012, it completed the acquisition of all, or substantially all, of the assets used in the business of The Bin Company Inc. through CERF's wholly owned subsidiary, The Smart-Way Disposal & Recycling Company Ltd. Bin Company's business involves waste collection, reduction and disposal in and around the Edmonton, Alberta area market.

"Ready Reckoner" Helps Platform Operators Calculate Correct Spreader Plate Sizes

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Conversion tool helps operators calculate appropriate spreader plate sizes to ensure safe use of powered access equipment

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Clark Honored With Ditch Witch Superior Service Award

The Charles Machine Works (CMW), Inc., manufacturer of Ditch Witch underground construction equipment announces that Kelly Clark is the winner of the Ditch Witch Superior Service and Support Excellence Award for 2011.

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IPAF Rental Market Reports Show Bright Outlook for US Market With Mixed Expectations Abroad

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

The US market experienced relatively strong growth in rental revenue to $6.2 billion in 2011, mainly due to increased demand leading to higher rental rates. Continuous growth is expected in the next two years.

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John Deere Power Systems Announces Naming Convention, Power Ratings for Final Tier 4/Stage IV Engines

Building on previous tier nomenclature, John Deere Final Tier 4/Stage IV engine names will start with the PowerTech brand and add a three-letter suffix that specifies the engine's technology package.

Business Services

Contractors' Tax Burden Increased in 2011

More than half of contractors responding to this week's poll question said their tax burden increased in 2011 from 2010

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