Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, there are some very interesting numbers to be aware of. According to a new analysis of federal employment data released on Monday by the Associated General Contractors of America, construction employment expanded in 218 metro areas, declined in 72 and was stagnant in 49 between May 2013…
DetailsAccording to a new report out by Curt Young, an investment banker with FMI Capital Advisors, the Raleigh-based investment banking firm that deals almost exclusively with engineering and construction firms across the country, the construction industry, over the next five years is poised for growth. Texas-based Expert Heavy Equipment (EHE) says they’re already prepared for the growth, which will…
DetailsThe world Cup is well on the way…..and who would have thought Spain would be heading home early and even the United States playing awesome. But along with great games we’ve also seen the ugly part of the game: Biting. Yes, of all the things, a player has been going around biting other players. In…
DetailsNatural gas is where it’s at when it comes to our industry. In fact, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (or EIA) has projected that the production and consumption of natural gas will increase substantially over the next decade. But the increase is not just projected for the future: The increase is ALREADY HERE! Check this…
DetailsAccording to a recent study, more than half of consumers, 55 percent, say their experience of communicating with brands via social media is “disappointing” or “mediocre” and approximately 30 percent say they expected companies to reply within hours when contacted via social media. Thanks to the initiatives started by Expert Heavy Equipment (EHE), those within…
DetailsLike any machine or heavy equipment, at some point, there will be questions. But not just your normal run-in-the-mill questions: We’re talking about questions that can literally extend the life of your used heavy equipment…..or kill it way to soon before it should stop working on you. As you can imagine, breaking things like this…
DetailsBy now we’re sure that you and virtually everyone else within the construction industry are in wait and see mode when it comes to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). Let’s face it: Without this funding source the construction industry will be dealt a blow that hasn’t been seen in a while. And the scary thing…
DetailsThe latest report released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) gives us a good look at a trend when it comes to U.S. construction machinery. According to the report, U.S. construction machinery exports dropped 18.8 percent in first quarter 2014 compared to 2013 first quarter. “Because Expert Heavy Equipment has very specific goals, it is imperative…
DetailsThe overall economy has been growing at a steady pace through the first two quarters of the month, but that doesn’t jobs are any safer. Caterpillar just announced that it is shutting down three component facilities in Illinois. The sites, all Anchor Coupling facilities which make or distribute hydraulic hose assemblies for both Caterpillar and…
DetailsRepresentatives with Expert Heavy Equipment (EHE) announced today that it has entered into a 12-month contract with Equipment Data Associates (EDA). “EHE is continuing to formulate partnerships with companies that will aid in us in differentiating ourselves,” said Milissa Wise, director of operations for Expert Heavy Equipment, which is female, veteran-owned company. Wise went on…
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