When purchasing a crane, an inspection report can help alert buyers to potential risks for the future, such as mechanical issues.
Louisiana construction budget to be whittled down in coming weeks
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IronPlanet on Jun 8, 2012 2:13:00 AM
After weeks of negotiating, the construction budget for the state of Louisiana still has an extra $120 million worth of projects, leaving the fate of many buildings and upgrades in the hands of Governor Bobby Jindal.
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Las Vegas site allows visitors to dig to their heart's content
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IronPlanet on Jun 8, 2012 2:08:00 AM
A new "playground" has opened up just outside Las Vegas that allows adults to try their hands at controlling a number of different types of construction equipment, reports NPR.
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National Safe Driving Week applies to heavy machinery operators as well
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IronPlanet on Jun 8, 2012 2:02:00 AM
This year, June 24-30 is National Safe Driving Week, and awareness events will be held throughout the country to help ensure people are safe on the road. However, those who operate heavy machinery have a responsibility to stay safe as well.
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Farmers from all across the country are expected to attend the upcoming Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, which will be held July 17-19 in Outagamie County, Wis.
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University of Michigan plans more than $1 billion in new construction projects
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IronPlanet on Jun 7, 2012 2:51:00 AM
Business is booming for construction crews in the Ann Arbor, Mich., region, because the University of Michigan is spending more than $1 billion on nine new construction projects on campus, according to AnnArbor.com.
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A federal program that provides direct payments to farmers may soon be axed in favor of a new plan that helps subsidize the cost of crop insurance, according to The Associated Press.
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Spending on construction rose for the second straight month in April, thanks primarily to an increase in demand for residential housing.
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Construction jobs decline, partially due to slowing in public hiring
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IronPlanet on May 31, 2012 5:26:00 AM
Despite promising trends in some metropolitan areas, most cities saw a decline in construction jobs over the past year, according to the latest data analyzed by The Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA).
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Second Avenue Subway construction equipment carries major costs
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IronPlanet on May 31, 2012 5:24:00 AM
One of the largest public construction projects in American history is underway in New York City, where workers are expanding the city's subway system for the new Second Avenue Subway.
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