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Federal Spending, Robust Market Spur Interest in New Machines at World of Concrete

ENR Construction

Contractors seeking new tools and equipment turned out in Las Vegas for the World of Concrete show, partially buoyed by more infrastructure projects and a tight labor market.

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Federal Spending, Robust Market Spur Interest in New Machines at World of Concrete 2024

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Contractors seeking out new tools and equipment turned out in Las Vegas for the World of Concrete show, partially buoyed by infrastructure projects and a tight labor market.

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Simonson Interviewed on Infrastructure Future

Construction Equipment

During last week's ConExpo in Las Vegas, Ken Simonson, chief economist of AGC , said while he sees some growth in construction for this year, he does not see infrastructure funding coming anytime soon. Simonson raises some interesting questions on how immigration and taxes may affect the construction industry.

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Chinese Construction Equipment Companies Counting on U.S. Infrastructure Fix

Construction Equipment

With tons of machinery shipped across the Pacific to be displayed this week in Las Vegas, China dominated the Gold Lot at ConExpo and left no doubt that the Chinese manufacturers want a share of the estimated $100 billion North American construction market.

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Football Wins Vegas Vote

Construction Equipment

Nevada's governor and state lawmakers still have to meet and approval the deal but if they take their cue from the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee, the proposed new NFL stadium in downtown Las Vegas might be thisclose to becoming the Raider's new home base. billion project.

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9 LV Sites Discussed For Potential Raiders Stadium

Construction Equipment

. . . The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee held a special meeting Monday to discuss nine potential sites for the new Raiders football stadium. Commissioner Steve Sisolak, the Raiders remain committed to moving to Las Vegas, but only if a stadium is built.

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ConExpo 2017 Exclusive Coverage - Emphasis on Technology and Upgrades

Construction Dive

by Neil Opfer ConExpo 2017, held March 7-11, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the largest construction-oriented event in the United States with 130,000 in attendance. This event is so costly for manufacturers to move in and move out their equipment displays that it is only held once every three years here in the U.S. Read more.