by admin | May 20, 2016 | Constuction & Business News
Reuters reports the number of residential building permits granted in Germany jumped by nearly a third to over 84,000 in the first three months of 2016, data showed on Friday, boosting expectations that construction will continue to support growth in Europe’s...
by admin | May 19, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Energy News
ENR.com reports the market finally has come all the way back to pre-recession levels for U.S. general contractors and construction managers. The market is strong without overheating and without the crippling worker shortages that were predicted. However, large...
by admin | May 19, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Energy News, Manufacturer News, Mining News
Mining.com reports world’s number one heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) logged Thursday retail machines sales results for the first three month of the year, which were down 12% compared to the same period of 2015, making it the 41 straight...
by admin | May 19, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Crane & Lifting News, Equipment & Construction Videos, Manufacturer News
Since December of 2015, Maxim Crane has provided crane and heavy haul assistance for the modernization of the first class facility, Sun Life Stadium. According to Vice President of Maxim’s Florida Operations, Frank Fioravanti, “It is the largest commercial project...
by admin | May 19, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Crane & Lifting News, Equipment Rental News, Mining News
A Standard Procedure now ruled a violation will have a negative impact on the Crane and Rigging Industry. Two separate governmental agencies now have different rulings on how the use of a Spreader Bar is defined. Spreader Bars make rigging much safer and greatly...
by admin | May 18, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Equipment Rental News, Heavy Machinery News
Biz Journals reports Fort Mill-based Sunbelt Rentals Inc. will spend $8 million to expand its headquarters near the former Charlotte Knights stadium. The S.C. Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits for the project. But neither...