Thu August 11, 2011
Unpredictable Economy Downsizes Crestview’s Projects
As Whalley Park nears completion, few people are as familiar with the site as Aaron Dziengelewski. He did all of the final grading on the portion of the property that has been cleared. Having flexible equipment options for this project and others has helped Crestview Construction, Inc., a company started 28 years ago by his father, John, and partner, Bernie LeDuc, keep working in today’s unpredictable construction economy....
Cindy Riley - Fri August 05, 2011
Tar Heel Machinery Survives Tornado, Tough Economy
For Penn McMichael and Scott Woody, running a successful heavy equipment rental business centers around these principles —respect, fairness, integrity, all focused around a strong ethical core. “Our operating philosophy is based on the principles of Christ,” said Penn McMichael, co-owner of Tar Heel Machinery....
Tue May 24, 2011
Caterpillar CFO: U.S. Economy Not Far From Liftoff
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) Caterpillar Inc. believes the American economy isn’t far from taking off again but needs a better idea of where government policy is headed in key areas such as taxes, Chief Financial Officer Edward Rapp said May 19....
Wed May 04, 2011
Liebherr Wheel Loaders Offer Economy of Operation
U.S. customers can choose from a total of nine Liebherr wheel loaders with tipping loads from 16,090 to 45,040 lb. (7,300 to 20,430 kg). All these machines have one thing in common: economy of operation and environmental friendliness....
Tue July 13, 2010
Report Shows Economy Needs Freight Infrastructure Investments
Freight volume will double in 40 years, resulting in 50 percent more trucks on highways and straining air, rail and port capacity, according to a new report highlighted by Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell....
Wed January 13, 2010
ASSE March Symposium Addresses Navigating Difficult Economy
The March 11 to 12 American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) symposium titled “Delivering Safety Results in Changing Times” will provide attendees with tools they can use now on how to analyze and rise above today’s difficult economy at work by leveraging the changes taking place to increase safety excellence....
Thomas Houck - Wed December 30, 2009
10 Survival Tactics in a Tough Economy
Jim is a small business owner who’s been watching the economy evaporate in front of his eyes. Stress isn’t the word to explain how he feels. With his wife staying at home to raise their youngest child, his business bears the entire financial burden of funding their mortgage and lifestyle....
Mon October 26, 2009
Expanding Into Asphalt Paving in a Tough Economy
In spring 2008 when the housing decline stagnated the construction industry, one contractor saw his glass half full. Ty Trulove saw an opportunity to expand his excavating business and move into asphalt paving....
Wed September 30, 2009
JCB’s North American Dealer Coverage Climbs Despite Difficult Economy
Going against the grain in a down economy, JCB is rapidly expanding its dealer network in North America. In 2009, JCB has added seven new dealers and increased market coverage by five percentage points and the company expects this number to continue climbing....
Geoff MulvIhill - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Fri September 25, 2009
Sunken Economy Boosts Public Construction Projects
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) Public construction projects, usually an exercise in cost overruns, are getting cheaper as material prices fall and builders compete for contracts just to stay afloat, a silver lining for cash-strapped governments but a worry to some contractors who risk lowballing themselves out of business....
