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  • National Trade Groups Team Up to Create a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Construction Industry

    Washington, D.C. (May, 8, 2012)– Five of the nation’s largest construction trade associations have teamed up to form the Construction Coalition for a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace (CCDAFW). The coalition’s mission is to create a drug- and alcohol-free construction industry by providing companies and organizations with the resources necessary to implement drug- and alcohol-free policies into their business practices. CCDAFW launched a nationwide effort urging construction-related firms and organizations to sign an online pledge signifying they will create and maintain a workplace free from substance abuse. In addition to listing current pledge signatories, the CCDAFW website, http://www.drugfreeconstruction.org/,  includes educational materials and state-by-state policies for substance abuse testing. The CCDAFW is comprised of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Construction…
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  • Construction Materials Prices Inch Up in April, While Contractors’ Prices for New Nonresidential Buildings Rise Moderately

    The cost of construction materials took a breather in April, while contractors showed slightly greater ability to roll past price increases into their bids, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that despite the temporary reprieve from materials price hikes, market conditions for construction remain difficult. “Contractors caught a bit of a break on major input costs in April, enabling some firms to make up for recent price spikes,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “However, workloads remain uneven by segment and geographical region, leaving many firms very vulnerable to unexpected price hikes for key materials.” Simonson noted that there was a rise of 0.1 percent in April and 2.5 percent…
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  • Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Announces Closing of AssetNation Acquisition

    VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA AND HOUSTON, TEXAS (May 16, 2012)– Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX:RBA), the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of AssetNation, a leading online marketplace and solutions provider for surplus and salvage assets. Ritchie Bros. intends to continue to grow AssetNation’s core business as well as to leverage their e-commerce expertise and technology platform to develop and launch unique new services for equipment owners whose buying and selling preferences may not be met by the Company’s live unreserved auctions. “We are very pleased to have completed the acquisition of AssetNation and are excited to be working together with their team to develop and launch new business solutions to help the world’s builders easily and confidently exchange…
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  • Construction Business Owner White Papers

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  • SANY America Named 2012 Global Impact Awards Finalist

    PEACHTREE CITY, GA, May 9, 2012 – SANY America is pleased to announce that the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce named the company a finalist in the Foreign Direct Investment category of the 2012 Global Impact Awards. Each year, the Metro Atlanta Chamber recognizes international companies making significant contributions to the local community and economy. Over the past five years, Sany America has invested more than $60 million in Georgia and currently employs more than 120 people. Last year, SANY announced its intention to build a new $25 million R&D facility alongside the company’s 400,000 square foot corporate headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia. The new R&D site will employ roughly 300 hydraulic and mechanical engineers focusing on systems research. “We find tremendous value in the…
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  • ISSA Identifies Potential Solutions To Current Industry Challenges

    Annapolis, MD – As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, the International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA) anticipates continued growth for pavement preservation in spite of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) 2012 forecast for a six percent decline in the highway and bridge construction market. America’s highways are deteriorating because age and traffic volume have exceeded the original design of the roadways. Agencies are increasingly turning to pavement preservation because budgets are tighter than ever when considering the current state of the economy and the looming U.S. Highway Bill. Pavement preservation processes, specifically those promoted by ISSA, including slurry and micro surfacing, chip sealing and crack treatment, stretch budgets by extending the life of a road up to seven years when applied at the…
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  • Managing Information Overload: Transitioning to a Paperless Environment

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  • Commercial Real Estate Development and Construction Rebounds in 2011

    WASHINGTON (May 1, 2012) — Development and construction of commercial real estate – office, industrial and retail buildings – rebounded in 2011, the first year to post gains since the recession began in 2007, according to a report, How Office, Industrial and Retail Development and Construction Contributed to the U.S. Economy in 2011, released by the NAIOP Research Foundation. The total economic impact of the development (pre-construction, construction and post-construction) of commercial real estate during 2011 added $261.6 billion to the GDP, compared to $231.7 billion in 2010, a 13 percent increase, according to the report. Construction spending on commercial real estate totaled $92.3 billion, a more than 12 percent increase over 2010.  This spending supported nearly 2 million jobs nationally. The increases in construction…
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  • Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Up Slightly

    The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation releases the April 2012 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI)and is slightly up, Fourth Consecutive Month in April
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  • United Rentals Completes Acquisition of RSC Holdings

    Creates best-in-class equipment rental company Reaffirms stock buyback authorization of up to $200 million
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  • Ready Reckoner Helps Platform Operators Calculate

    “Ready reckoner” helps platform operators to calculate the correct spreader plate sizes
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  • Construction Defect Symposium Examines New Strategies

    July event in Key West will target decision makers in the insurance and construction industries
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