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Salt Lake Community College Students Win Medals in National SkillsUSA Competition

Salt Lake Community College students competed with 23 students in 15 categories and won four gold medals at the 2012 SkillsUSA National Competition

Sage Estimating

Sage North America

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July Equipment Lease Finance Industry Confidence Improves

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

The July 2012 Monthly Confidence Index is at 51.5, up from 48.5 in June 2012, showing improved confidence in the equipment finance industry

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation July 2012 Monthly Confidence Index is at 51.5, up from 48.5 in June 2012.

Construction Employment Decreases in More than Half the States in June 2012

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Twenty-seven states saw a decrease in construction employment between May and June 2012, and employment could stagnate or shrink in more states if federal and state officials continue to cut investments in public infrastructure and buildings

Software Solutions Create Accurate and Fast Estimates

Fierce competition in construction has intensified demand for consistent, accurate estimates - two benefits estimating software solutions provide

Contractors can use these digital takeoff tools to download digital plans, figure out material quantities and import those quantities into an estimating software tool.

What You Need to Succeed at Rental in the Future

Leaders of the largest and most successful rental companies shared opinions on everything from the extent of the market's shift toward renting vs. buying, to what customers will expect from their rental suppliers as our industry continues to evolve.

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Contractors Feel Heat Exhaustion

Many construction contractors have experienced the symptoms of heat exhaustion on the job

Rate Manipulation Scandal Could Impact Construction Financing

Backlash from a recent interest rate manipulation scandal may have an effect on lending in markets where rates aren't fixed, including the construction industry

Webinars Available on Pavement Marking and Sealcoating

Professional Pavement Products (PPP, Inc.)

Professional Pavement Products Webinar School for Pavement Pros are now available.

How to Cement Customer Relationships with Decorative Concrete

The decorative concrete market spells opportunity for rental houses. Equipment and products are specialized -- and in many cases, costly -- so it pays to rent from both a DIYer's and contractor’s perspective.

Shown here is the Rental Branch decorative showroom: “One of the best things about getting in the decorative concrete business is that it complements what most rental stores already rent,” says Mike Branch.

10 Tips to Measure Training ROI

Follow these 10 tips to measure ROI and prove the value of the return from your construction training program

Measuring the return on investment for training can help prove the value of a training program and the need to put dollars toward training.

American Concrete Institute Recognizes Four CIM Schools as Excellent Universities

Concrete Industry Management

Winning universities selected on number of ACI members in the student chapter, student and faculty member participation in ACI and participation in other concrete industry related activities

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