Construction Employment Increases in 39 States

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Construction firms added jobs in 39 states between September 2013 and September 2014 while construction employment increased in 34 states and the District of Columbia between August and September, according to an analysis of labor department data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the construction job gains come as more construction firms report having a hard time finding qualified workers to fill key positions. “Construction firms in most states have been expanding during the past year,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But as those firms expand, they have to work harder to attract … Read more

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Equipment Leasing and Finance Industry Confidence Remains Steady in October

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation recently released the October 2014 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry. Designed to collect leadership data, the index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $827-billion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 60.4, slightly better than the September index of 60.2, with survey participants indicating increasing or consistent demand tempered by U.S. economic concerns.   When asked about the outlook for the future, MCI-EFI survey respondent David Schaefer, CEO, … Read more

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Report Reviews Imperfections in Building Design, Construction

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NEW YORK, N.Y. — While the construction industry is often associated with cost and schedule problems, little data has been compiled about typical levels of uncertainty, reasons and remedies. McGraw Hill Construction recently released its new SmartMarket Report, Managing Uncertainty and Expectations in Building Design and Construction, which addresses this issue by identifying: Key drivers of uncertainty that create unanticipated quality, cost and schedule problems and how they can be mitigated. Perspectives and expectations of owners, architects and contractors for their own and each other's levels of performance on projects. The most impactful aspects of performance and how they should … Read more

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WEATHER GUARD Introduces QuickDraw Remote Access System

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WEATHER GUARD has introduced QuickDraw, the industry's first keyless remote access system for truck boxes. The system offers pushbutton access from up to 100 feet away and keyless unlocking within 5 feet of the truck box. Contractors will no longer have to set down heavy tools or equipment, or fumble with keys to lock or unlock their truck boxes. The system also provides multi-level digital encryption for increased security and up to 10 total remote fobs can be programmed per vehicle to give controlled access to multiple users.

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Introduces Versatile Wheel Loader

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. has added to its newest wheel loader model, the HL757-9A. This new model is set to provide end users with many improvements from previous models including a certified Interim Tier 4 engine upgrade, improved durability and enhanced operator comfort. The HL757-9A is part of Hyundai’s new line of 9A series wheel loaders, all of which meet Tier 4 Interim standards. Equipped with a low-emission, low-noise, 197 hp Cummins Interim Tier 4/Stage IIIB, QSB6.7 engine, the HL757-9A provides optimum power, while remaining fuel efficient. Operators can choose between three engine modes, power, standard and economy, which … Read more

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