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Walk-Behind Trenchers

[VIDEO] Basic Chain Trencher Productivity Tips

In this edition of Construction Equipment Closeup, Barreto Product Manager Tim Phelps offers advice that will help novice trencher users overcome some of the basic challenges to getting productive.

[VIDEO] Basic Chain Trencher Productivity Tips

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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.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls in December But Up Nearly 5% Compared to 2015

Private nonresidential spending was flat for the month and public nonresidential spending contracted 1.7% resulting in a drop of 0.7% for total nonresidential construction spending in December

Nonresidential spending decreased from $713.1 billion in November to $708.2 billion in December on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis.

Volvo CE Gives Up Margin for 20% Sales Growth in Q4, 2016 Sales Slip 1%

Volvo Construction Equipment

Net sales increased by 20% in the fourth quarter of 2016, operating margin slid 1.7 to 3.8%, and the company ended 2016 with sales down 1% to $51 billion with a 4.4% operating margin

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Latest Forecast Expects Accelerated Construction Equipment Rental Revenue Growth

American Rental Association (ARA)

A new five-year forecast for equipment rental industry revenues released by the American Rental Association (ARA) shows a moderate strengthening compared to the November forecast.

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Business Services

15 Employee Retention Strategies to Start Using Today

Employee turnover is a major problem, and there are many factors at work, including generational factors, the economy, sweeping changes in the workplaces and more

These 15 actionable strategies will help you reduce employee turnover and retain the talent you need to run your construction company.

California Rental Association's 2017 Tradeshow Attendance Up by 50 Percent

The California Rental Association drew a record crowd of approximately 450 rental professionals to its 2017 Rental Rally Tradeshow in Las Vegas this week, marking a 50-percent increase in attendance over last year's event.

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Lifting Equipment

Genie Names New Directors to Lead Terex Aerial Work Platform Teams

Genie - Terex AWP

The company says the appointments will help it continue to meet rental industry and aerial market demands, as well as to focus on continuous improvement

Adam Hailey, Director of Product Management

How President Trump is Already Impacting the Construction Industry

In less than two weeks, President Donald Trump has issued a number of executive orders and memoranda that will impact the construction industry

The Trump administration has issued an order to fast-track future infrastructure projects by requiring federal agencies to streamline and expedite environmental reviews on 'high priority' infrastructure projects.

Caterpillar to Move Global Headquarters from Peoria to Chicago

New location will improve access to global customers, dealers and Caterpillar’s worldwide operations, while also enhancing executive recruitment

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Business Services

Year-over-year Construction Unemployment Rate Continues to Decline

National not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate has fallen from the previous year’s reading every month since October 2010

The national not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate of 7.4% was down 0.1% from a year ago, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

United Rentals Reports Flat Full-Year Results for 2016, Expects Notable Growth This Year

United Rentals Inc. announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2016, reporting flat rental revenue year over year. The company also announced its acquisition of NES Rentals Holdings II Inc. for approximately $965 million in cash.

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Nonresidential Fixed Investment Expands 2.4% in Q4

Despite expanding during three quarters in 2016, nonresidential fixed investment still contracted by 0.4% for the year

While the fourth quarter represents the 11th consecutive quarter of GDP expansion, overall GDP growth for 2016 totaled 1.6%, the slowest rate of expansion since 2011.

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