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Asphalt
Staying Cool in the Summertime
Business
OSHA Campaign Highlights Prevention of Heat-Related Illnesses for Contractors
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
“Water. Rest. Shade.” and acclimatization are critical in preventing heat illness and fatalities
Utility Vehicles
UTVs Give Pickups a Run for Their Money on Construction Jobsites
You'll find UTVs at sporting events, local festivals, performance venues, and of course, construction sites, where they're quickly gaining ground as the premium choice for jobsite transportation of workers and equipment.
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Sustainability
3 Game-Changing Building and Construction Innovations in 2014
Patric and Leslie Horn of Three Squared, Inc., a property development market leader in the cargo-based construction industry. Learn more at www.threesquaredinc.com.
Rental
JLG's Second Quarter Financial Results Show Upward Trend Continuing
JLG Industries Inc.
JLG's operating income increased 22.7% to $116.6 million, or 13.5% of sales in the second quarter, compared to $95.0 million, or 11.6% of sales in the same period last year.
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Business
March Index Suggests Architecture Billings Mired in Slowdown
American Institute of Architects
Architectural Billings Index shows billings shrinking in March, following two months of modest rise; Northeast and Midwest saw steepest drop in demand for design services
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Business Services
Calcium Chloride: Friend or Foe?
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
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Construction News Tracker
Construction News Tracker Video: Bipartisan Senators Move on a Highway Bill
45% of road contractors suffered workzone crashes last year, Holcim and Lafarge to merge, United Rentals rises to the top of equipment rental
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Material Processing & Debris Handling
NDA: California Earthquakes a Reminder to Strengthen Disaster Response Efforts
National Demolition Association
National Demolition Association urges local governments and agencies to pre-qualify contractors now in order to provide immediate and effective response.
Business
Construction Employment Increased in 48% of Major US Metro Areas
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Only 19 of 175 metro areas with construction employment growth in February topped previous highs for the month
Business
Q2 Economic Outlook Upgrades 2014 Equipment and Software Investment Growth Forecast to 4.2%
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
Report features newly expanded "Momentum Monitor," now tracking 12 equipment and software investment verticals
Business
Nonresidential, Housing Growth Overcomes Slipping Public Spending in February
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
The 11.8% jump in nonresidential construction spending since the first of the year is a big turnaround, as private nonres spending dipped 0.4% in 2013
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