Asparagus crops are seeing a comeback for the first time in decades, partially due to an increased demand for healthy, homegrown foods.
Those in the construction industry know that home building has a close relationship with the real estate market. When new home sales are down, tough times typically follow for contractors who depend on those jobs for business. Although recent housing data suggests that new home sales have fallen slightly in recent months, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) remains optimistic for a rebound in the near future.
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Strong U.S. growth helps spur Caterpillar construction equipment sales
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IronPlanet on Apr 25, 2012 7:04:00 AM
Construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar reported a rise in profits for the first quarter of 2012, although the increase was slightly below analyst estimates, according to Bloomberg.
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Mad cow disease detected in California, but no price drop expected
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IronPlanet on Apr 25, 2012 7:03:00 AM
Mad cow disease has been detected in a cow in California, but it's expected to be an isolated incident rather than a full outbreak, reports Bloomberg BusinessWeek.
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Revised February home sales affect construction industry outlook
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IronPlanet on Apr 24, 2012 7:43:00 AM
The construction industry is closely linked with real estate in many ways, as it's ultimately the demand for housing that fuels a large percentage of construction jobs. Industry analysts were recently disappointed to hear that March's number of home sales dropped off from their original estimate.
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Potential projects could jumpstart Massachusetts construction industry
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IronPlanet on Apr 23, 2012 9:20:00 AM
A number of possible projects on the horizon could rejuvenate construction job growth in Western Massachusetts, but in the meantime many construction workers are struggling, reports MassLive.com.
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The Manatee County Port Authority has announced it has chosen a contractor for the final expansion of Port Manatee, which first began in 1997.
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Dry weather predicted in several states this year could lead to an outbreak of a deadly disease that affects horses, according to The Associated Press. Agricultural officials in Louisiana and Arkansas have warned farmers to be vigilant about the disease, as the conditions appear to be right this year for a potential pandemic.
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The San Francisco 49ers have officially broken ground on a new stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., which the team hopes to be playing in for the 2014 NFL season.
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Bridge construction innovations allow quick replacement jobs
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IronPlanet on Apr 19, 2012 9:21:00 AM
New construction techniques may soon change the way bridges are built and replaced, as technological innovations have resulted in projects that can be completed in days, not months.
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