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Construction News

March Construction Unemployment Rates Match Lowest on Record

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

The national construction unemployment rate was 8.4% in March, matching the lowest on record back in March 2001

The national not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate of 8.4% was down 0.3% from March 2016.

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Top 3 Reasons Shops Shouldn’t Purchase “Cheap” Equipment or Parts

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Purchasing a diagnostic tool? Continue reading to learn the top 3 reasons shops should prioritize quality over cheap.

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Case Releases Limited Edition Compact Equipment for 175th Anniversary

Case Construction Equipment has rolled out 175 limited edition red skid steer and compact track loaders in honor of the company’s 175th anniversary in 2017.

Case rolled out 175 limited-edition skid steer and compact track loaders in honor of its 175th anniversary in red trade dress to connect the company’s construction equipment to its deep agricultural heritage.

Serious Labs' VR Training Simulator Wins International Award for Innovative Technology

The Mobile Elevated Work Platform simulator developed by Edmonton’s Serious Labs Inc. recently received industry recognition at the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Summit in London.

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US Construction Spending Surprised with March Slip after February Record

Total value of U.S. construction put in place for the first quarter of 2017 is at record highs even as March spending slipping 0.2% on weakness in public construction and private nonresidential spending

The dip in total value of construction put in place in the U.S. in March was due to a 0.9% drop in public construction spending, Private residential spending rose 1.2% in March, as new multifamily spending increased 2% and single-family was up 0.3%.

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Hitachi to Acquire Sullair

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc.

Hitachi’s goal in this acquisition is to gain access to Sullair’s global sales network, mainly in North America.

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JLG Virtual Reality Training Simulator Featured at 2017 Unity Vision Summit in Los Angeles

JLG Industries Inc.

Featuring 6 degrees of freedom VR, hand tracking, real-world controls, and multi-user interaction, attendees will find themselves behind the controls of a fully functional, yet virtual, JLG 800S telescoping boom lift.

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Oils, Lubricants & Greases

Don’t Rely on Engine Oil Myths

While there is an abundance of information on best oil selection and maintenance practices, common myths still plague the construction industry.

It’s okay to switch between oil brands and even between synthetic and conventional petroleum-based oil during changes as long as the oil meets required manufacturer specifications.

Compact Track Loaders

[VIDEO] Takeuchi TL12R2 Compact Track Loader Walkaround

A brief introduction to Takeuchi's radial boom design track loader, the TL12R2.

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Caterpillar First-Quarter 2017 Revenues Increase First Time in 2 Years

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Profits fall on extraordinary restructuring costs – the company expects continued volatility in 2017 – associated with closing the plant in Belgium and production changes at Aurora, IL

Caterpillar operating profit for the first quarter of 2017 fell 15.5% (-$77 million) to $417 million, compared with the first quarter of 2016. Restructuring costs of $752 million in the first quarter of 2017 were primarily related to closure of the facility in Gosselies, Belgium.

United Rentals Reports 7% Growth in Q1 Volume

United Rentals Inc.

United Rentals Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter 2017, reporting total revenue was $1.356 billion and rental revenue was $1.166 billion for the first quarter.

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Manitou Q1 Sales Revenues Up 22% Year Over Year

Manitou North America, LLC

Manitou reports first-quarter sales revenues were $415.7 million, up 22 percent year over year. Order intake on equipment in the first quarter were $473.7 million vs. $335.8 million in Q1 2016.

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Tips to Extend the Life of Compact Track Loaders' Rubber Tracks

Training operators on proper compact track loader operation, and monitoring equipment can save service and replacement costs and reduce downtime

Daily cleaning is usually sufficient for rubber tracks, but operators should adjust the frequency based on the challenges of the application. Remove cohesive and abrasive material, such as mud, clay and gravel, as often as possible, even several times a day.

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