Volvo CE confident of sustained recovery in US
May 17, 2012
Having posted a 111% increase in like-for-like sales in the first quarter of the year, President and CEO of Volvo Construction Equipment Pat Olney has reiterated his company’s belief in a North American recovery that could see demand jump by up to a quarter during 2012. Volvo CE President and Chief Exeuctive Pat Olney has used a press conference in Miami to confirm his belief that the...
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Western Star's new powertrain options for its 6900 truck model
Western Star Truck Sales, Inc. has announced new powertrain options for its 6900 truck model. Now available for all 6900 truck configurations, the Detroit DD16 engine...
Hitachi introduces the Zaxis 180LC-5: a new model to North America
New to the North American market, the Hitachi ZX180LC-5 excavator is specifically designed to appeal to small local contractors, water and sewer contractors, and those who dig...
Allied’s all-new AMS Series Mobile Shears pack up to 1,446 tons of cutting force
Allied Construction Products, LLC has announced the addition of the AMS Series Mobile Shears to their full-product line. These all-new new Allied AMS Series Mobile Shears...Products | Latest »
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New Link-Belt 210 X3 Series now available
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[Asphalt Equipment, Cold Planers & Milling Machines]
Bomag's new cold planer milling machines feature quick drum replacement
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[Articulated Trucks, Trucking and Hauling]
Terex TA400 articulated truck powered by Scania DC13 engine
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Terex adds Midnight Sun as distributor for full compact equipment line
May 14, 2012
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Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers to acquire AssetNation
May 14, 2012
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Four new Merlo dealers across Canada
May 14, 2012
Events »
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June 19, 2012 to May 20, 2012
21st Century Asphalt Pavements: Building Trust Through Sustainability
Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel, Cincinnati, OH
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June 19, 2012 to June 21, 2012
HILLHEAD 2012
Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, UK
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September 24, 2012 to January 28, 2012
International Pipeline Conference 2012
Calgary, Alberta
Editor's Comments »
Construction in Canada enters 2nd decade of strong growth
May 15, 2012
Construction employment will remain at all-time record high levels in Canada for the next decade or so.
That is the conclusion of the Construction Sector Council (CSC) in their national summary report, Construction Looking Forward, 2012–2020 Key Highlights.
In terms of job numbers, Canada will need an estimated 319,000 new construction workers from 2012 to 2020.
There are two factors driving this: increased construction demand and retirement of existing...
