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Business
Labor Department Revisiting Overtime Rule
Department of Labor plans to revise stalled overtime rule; asks for right to use salary levels to determine eligibility for time-and-a-half pay
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Sponsored Content
When The Electric Grid Isn’t Reliable – Propane Is.
Propane Education and Research Council (PERC)
The DOE warns of a 100x surge in blackouts by 2030. Propane is reliable, on-site energy that keeps critical systems running when the grid can’t.
When The Electric Grid Isn’t Reliable – Propane Is.
Business
Nonresidential Construction Remains Stagnant in May
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Private nonresidential construction spending fell 0.7% in May while public nonresidential construction spending was up 1.9% for the month
Nonresidential construction spending expanded by 0.3% on both a monthly and yearly basis in May and stands at $714.3 billion on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis.
Business
Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 24 States Since May 2016
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
May 2017 unemployment rates are down in 24 states as the construction industry added 192,000 more workers than in May 2016
The national NSA construction unemployment rate was 5.3%, up 0.1% from a year ago.
Construction News
Construction Materials and Equipment Cost Escalation Hit Lowest Level This Year
IHS Markit
While costs rose in June, index indicates less broad price increases across the industry
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Construction News
Prototypes Planned for Trump Border Wall Construction
U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans to select four to eight firms in the coming weeks to build the prototypes
A Customs and Border Protection truck patrols the border fence east San Diego. The region has been deemed a high priority for President Donald Trump's new border wall, which is scheduled to begin construction in September. (Alejandro Tamayo / Tribune News Service)
Compact Track Loaders
Southeastern Equipment Donates to Team Rubicon's Urban Blight Response Project in Detroit
Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. donated the use of two TR310 compact track loaders with grapple buckets to Team Rubicon for Operation Joe Louis
The CASE TR310 CTLs were used in debris management initiatives during the project, including the removal of fallen or dangerous trees, trash, overgrowth and the consolidation of debris and refuse, as well as the demolition of several garages and other outbuildings.
Rental
Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services and Safway Group Complete Merger
With nearly $5 billion in revenue, approximately 32,000 employees worldwide, and over 350 locations in 30 countries, Brand is a leading provider of specialized services to the global industrial, commercial and infrastructure end markets.
Rental
Franklin Equipment Adds Branch in Nashville
Franklin Equipment, based in Groveport, OH, has opened a new branch in Nashville, TN, giving it branch locations in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
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Rental
Sunbelt Continues Buying Streak With Addition of Denver-Based Van's Equipment Co.
Sunbelt Rentals is in acquisition mode, adding a handful of companies over the past few months, including most recently Van's Equipment Co. in Denver but also MSP Equipment Rentals, based in New Castle, DE, as well as Los Angeles-based Noble Rents.
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Business
House Passes Bill to Improve, Strengthen Career and Technical Education
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 2353) is the first major overhaul of the program since 2006
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Construction News
AEM Wins Innovation Honors for ‘Tech Experience’ at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
Award recognizes organizations that distinguish themselves with innovative, effective and broad-reaching programs and activities that positively impact America and the world
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Portable Lighting
Milwaukee Tool TRUEVIEW M18 LED Stand Light
Milwaukee Tool Corp.
Set up in seconds and provides up to 2,000 lumens that can light large areas
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