construction
Nonresidential construction index rises slightly
FMI's Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) is up less than one point from last quarter to 55.5. FMI panelists attribute the uptick in nonresidential construction to optimism over the national and local economies. Still, FMI's panelists are hesitant about the economic… Keep Reading
Near double-digit growth in works for construction put in place
FMI is forecasting an 8 percent increase in total construction put in place for 2013, attributing the forecast to more robust growth in residential construction and a few strong markets in nonresidential and non-building construction. According to FMI, private markets… Keep Reading
AZFAB
AZFAB is an industry leader in plant and process engineering, which enables it to go beyond the traditional role of manufacturer. The company offers innovative solutions to key industry problems, such as designs on materials to meet required specifications for… Keep Reading
Garlock now capable of producing belts up to 25 tons
Garlock Rubber Technologies (GRT) has nearly doubled the weight of individual, bulk-haulage conveyor belts it can produce for a wide range of industries, including mining and construction. "With the recent acquisition of a larger crane, we now have the capability… Keep Reading
Construction industry adds jobs as unemployment rate falls
Construction employers added 17,000 jobs in October while the construction industry's unemployment rate fell to 11.4 percent, according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials noted that total construction… Keep Reading
Report: Construction starts to increase further
McGraw-Hill Construction is predicting total U.S. construction starts for 2013 to rise 6 percent to $483.7 billion, a mark that's slightly higher than the 5 percent increase to $458 billion estimated for this year. McGraw-Hill Construction made the prediction in… Keep Reading
CalCIMA pays tribute to Vulcan Materials director
The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) named Brian G. Anderson, director of legislative and public affairs for Vulcan Materials Co.'s West region, the winner of its 2012 President’s Award. The award recognizes an association member for dedication to… Keep Reading
Bauma 2013
Bauma, the International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment, takes place April 15-21, 2013, at the trade fair grounds in Munich, Germany. The last Bauma in 2010 attracted 3,256 exhibitors from… Keep Reading
U.S. construction equipment exports up 24 percent
Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment grew 24 percent and totaled $13.7 billion for the first half of 2012 compared to January-June 2011, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The off-road equipment manufacturing trade group consolidates U.S. Commerce Dept.… Keep Reading
