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New Study says Gas Tax, Road Tolls Imperative to U.S. Road, Tunnel & Bridge Markets

Study claims the pay-as-you-go system is failing and will result in significantly reduced spending over the next decade

Ritchie Bros. Conducts Final Auctions of 2012 and Sets New Records

Ritchie Bros. Asset Solutions

Record $3.9 billion of equipment sold in 2012, including $1.3 billion sold to online bidders

ICUEE-The Demo Expo Sponsors New Diesel Technician Scholarship

Show partners with AEMP to advance quality industry workforce, increase fleet management presence

Housing Remains on Growth Track for 2013

National Association of Home Builders

But tight lending standards, inaccurate appraisals and mortgage interest deduction proposals could dampen future housing demand

Housing Starts Slip, Permits Rise In November 2012

National Association of Home Builders

November housing starts slipped 3% from an above-trend October to an annual rate of 861,000 units, while permits rose 3.6% to strongest level in four years

Following October's above-trend rate of housing starts, November starts slipped 3.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 861,000 units. Permits for new construction rose to their strongest level in more than four years, with a 3.6 percent gain to 899,000 units.

Construction Technology

Brochure: Telogis Fleet 10

Theft Prevention

Lojack Names Top Five Construction Equipment Theft Recoveries of 2012

LoJack Corporation

Recovery stories demonstrate LoJack's success in protecting construction equipment from thieves

Cold-in-Place Recycling Wins Raves from Residents of Environmentally Sensitive Area

New York's Adirondack State Park requires a "green" choice for rebuilding a two-lane highway

Adirondacks 3800 Cr Horiz 10844641

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Fiscal Issues Influence Decline in Equipment Finance Confidence Index

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

Despite overall optimism in the equipment finance industry, December confidence has dropped 1.4 points mostly due to fiscal uncertainty

While December confidence has decreased, 35% of survey respondents did indicate they believe their company will increase spending on business development activities during the next six months, an increase from November indications.

NPE Early Bird Registration Closes January 4

Register for National Pavement Expo 2013 education sessions Jan. 23-26 in Nashville at up to 31% off the regular price

Business Services

The Art of Appreciation

Construction Business Coaching

Small tokens of appreciation and unexpected thank you’s get you remembered

Make it a habit to thank your clients on a regular and unexpected basis.

Sunbelt Acquires Energy-Related Rental Firm JMR Industries

Sunbelt Rentals has acquired JMR Industries of Odessa, TX for an initial consideration of $32 million with deferred consideration of up to $12 million payable over the next three years depending on future profitability.

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