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Presents news briefs related to the construction industry in the United States as of March 2001. Joint venture formed by Sauer-Danfoss Inc. with Topcon Laser Systems Inc.; Appointment of Ezra Shashoua as executive vice president and chief financial officer of NationsRent company; Opposition of the labor sector to the four executive orders issued by President George W. Bush on February 17, 2001.

Presents news briefs on the construction industry in the United States as of October 2001. Reason for the collapse of the World Trade Center, New York City after it was hit by hijacked aircraft on September 11, 2001; Findings of a survey by the Associated Equipment Distributors organization on the sales of construction equipment in 2001; Decision of the Bankruptcy Court to confirm the reorganization plan of Grove Worldwide company.

Reports on the objection of the Associated General Contractors (AGC) to the steel erection rule in the U.S. which is scheduled to take effect on January 18, 2002. Concerns of the AGC; Provisions under the rule.

Presents news briefs related to the construction industry in the United States as of April 2001. Decision of the Supreme Court to uphold the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency to set federal Clean Air Act standards; Introduction of a bill in the Texas Legislature that would increase tax on motor fuels; Launch of a nationwide equipment safety awareness campaign by the International Equipment Association.