Construction employment slipped from July to August for the fourth time in five months. Year-over-year job gains and recently released spending data suggest the recent weakness is due to firms having a hard time finding workers rather than lack of demand, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said its recent survey that found…
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ConExpo-Con/Agg to Give You the Boot
June 27, 2016 – With summer construction work in full swing, ConExpo-Con/Agg has launched a social media sweepstakes that gives the hardworking men and women of the construction and aggregates industries a chance to win a new pair of work boots. Any eligible individual who likes ConExpo-Con/Agg on Facebook or Twitter and provides their email address on the sweepstakes page will…
Read MoreConstruction Industry Unemployment at Nine-Year Low
Construction firms added 45,000 jobs in April and 280,000 over 12 months, as the sector’s unemployment rate fell to a nine-year April low of 7.5 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that even as the industry continues to expand, growth has been erratic and inconsistent.
Read MoreJCB Steps Up
March 5, 2015 – At a special media event in Savannah, Ga., JCB introduced a number of new products for the quarry and construction industries, including the new JCB 457 front-end loader (pictured, being introduced by Peter Gallagher). Rock Products’ Associate Editor Josie Smith is on-hand at the event. Also being displayed at the event is the JS 220 Excavator and a variety…
Read MoreDexter + Chaney App for Equipment Data
Dexter + Chaney, developer of Spectrum Construction Software, debuted the latest in its new line of mobile applications for the construction industry: Spectrum Equipment Field Entry. The Equipment Field Entry app is a simple, powerful tool for gathering and analyzing equipment data in the field. Using the app, users can select a job and view all equipment assigned to it,…
Read MoreConstruction Employment Drives Forward
The U.S. construction industry added 16,000 jobs in September, according to the Oct. 3 Bureau of Labor Statistics preliminary estimate. The August estimate was revised downward from 20,000 to 16,000 net new jobs. Nonresidential construction added 3,200 jobs in September, accounting for only 20 percent of the total gain in construction employment.
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A Look at Mobile Apps With Equipment and Technology in Mind. By Josephine Smith
Read MoreCountry Star Kip Moore Debuts Construction Industry Song, Video
Country music star Kip Moore debuted a new song and video today at www.CaseCE.com/OntheCase dedicated to the hard-working men and women of the construction industry. The song, “On the Case,” is a personal homage to his fan base and the people who have inspired and supported him throughout his career. The song and video are also being released in coordination with…
Read MoreChicago Pneumatic Generators Feature Advanced Controls
International construction equipment manufacturer Chicago Pneumatic introduced a new range of portable and stationary generators. Underlining Chicago Pneumatic’s reputation for ease-of-use, high performance and reliability, the new range of generators will offer long-term operation in even the most demanding environments. Chicago Pneumatic’s new stationary generators (CPSG) are based on a frame-and-canopy design, and can serve a variety of stationary applications…
Read MoreNonresidential Construction Index Dips
August 20, 2014 – The failure of Congress to act on a highway bill is weighing heavily on the construction industry. FMI, a leading provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, released its 2014 Third Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report. The NRCI shows a decrease of 3.3 points from Q2, but is still above the…
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