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Komatsu Income, Sales Rise in 3Q

Construction Equipment

announced its third-quarter financial results for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, reporting gains in income and sales. For the quarter, net income rose to 38.5 Komatsu Ltd. billion yen ($326 million), up 5.5 percent from 3.65 billion yen ($309 million) a year earlier. Sales totaled 494 billion yen ($4.1

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Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2016

HardHatChat

A continuing construction labor shortage will result in higher pricing and scheduling challenges in 2016. As we close in on the finish line for 2015, we’re happy to report it’s been a terrific year at Englewood Construction and for many others in the commercial construction industry.

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Housing Costs are the Top Financial Concern for Older Millennials

Pro Builder

Rising housing costs, a scarce supply, lack of new construction, increased debt, and stalled wage growth are just some of the burdens this age bracket faces. According to a study by the PM Group, Millennial budgets are already stretched thin, with the typical Millennial spending 30% of their income on rent in 2015. million U.S.

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7 Construction Equipment Sharing Services

Lets Build

A 2015 study in the United States revealed that as many as around 70% of government’s heavy construction equipment remains unused. Basically, these services simply rent out construction equipment to contractors or businesses who need them, usually temporarily, and don’t have the required resources or financial stability.

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AED: Highway Program 'Year Zero' Threatens Income, Jobs

Construction Equipment

In FY 2015 the Highway Trust Fund will be unable to support any transportation spending, risking more than $50 billion in annual investment, according to analysis of Congress Budget Office data, reported by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). AED officials estimate these "year zero" conditions will cost the equipment industry $2.3

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Weakness in China Dents Volvo Construction Equipment’s Q1

Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment's total sales dropped five percent in the first quarter of 2015 due to continued weakness throughout Asia, particularly China.

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Oshkosh Access Equipment Sales Rise in FY2015 1Q

Construction Equipment

Oshkosh Corporation reported results for its fiscal 2015 first quarter, with access equipment sales up 7.2 The company reported a fiscal 2015 first quarter net income of $34.7 Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 included a $2.1 Results for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 included a $2.1 million. '