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Business
Nonresidential Construction Starts Stumble in June
June 2017 construction starts, excluding residential activity, fell -13.7% versus May 2017
June of this year versus a strong June of last year was -16.3%. Standalone June of this year versus June’s average level over the previous five years (2012-2016 inclusive), however, was a more upbeat +2.8%.
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Rental
Online Equipment Rental: Where Do We Go from Here?
Jim Arabia, vice president of marketing at BigRentz, talks about how smaller rental companies stand to gain significant advantages from partnering with an online rental marketplace.
Jim Arabia is a marketing and branding executive with over 20 years of experience leading businesses with growth initiatives. In his role as Vice President of Marketing, Jim’s responsibilities include leading market positioning strategies, creating programs to align and support the strategic vision, and directing the activities of the brand advertising efforts. BigRentz.com.
Equipment
Highway Construction Costs Up 68% Since 2003
New FHWA study indicates that over the last 13 years, key highway components like asphalt, concrete and metal, grew at 107%, 61% and 45%, respectively with financial support not keeping pace with the nation’s growing transportation needs.
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Business
June US Housing Starts Rebound after Three-Month Slide
After several months of decline, significant increases for the month in single-family and multifamily starts bring total housing activity more in line with 2017 forecasts
Total U.S. housing starts in June jumped 8.3% to a 1.215-million-unit seasonally adjusted annual rate and the Census Bureau and HUD’s revisions halved the decline estimated in May. Permits for future residential construction also increased, climbing 7.4%.
Lifting Equipment
US MEWP Market Exceeds Expectations; European Outlook Improves
In the US the MEWP, previously known as aerial work platform (AWP), rental market grew by 8% in 2015 to stand at a value of around $8.9 billion.
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Construction News
Ditch Witch Organization to Represent Oklahoma in Made in America Product Showcase at White House
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Ditch Witch will represent Oklahoma at the Made in America Product Showcase
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Rental
Sunbelt Rentals to Acquire Canada-Based CRS Contractors Rental Supply
The acquisition of Ontario-based CRS, which employs over 400 people across 28 locations, is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete in the next few weeks.
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Rental
BlueLine Rentals Acquires Capital Rentals, Expands to DC Market
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Business
Volvo CE Reports Sales Up 36% in Strong Second Quarter
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Transformation program and increasing demand in key markets help drive improvements in both sales and earnings
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Rental
Franklin Equipment Opens Branch in Louisville
On the heels of opening a new location in Nashville in May, Franklin Equipment now opens a new branch in Louisville, KY.
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Skid Steers
[VIDEO] Equipment Today 2017 Skid-Steer Loader Spec Guide
Find the 2017 Skid-steer Spec Guide in the July issue or visit the exclusive online interactive version sponsored by Wacker Neuson
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Construction News
US Builder Confidence Slips Two Points in July, Remains Solid
Builder confidence in newly-built single-family homes slipped on concerns over rising material prices
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