Construction Employment Hits Two-Year High
But industry's 17.7 percent unemployment rate remains double overall rate.

U.S. adds 243,000 Jobs in January
The United States economy gained momentum in January, the second straight month of better-than-expected gains.

Wacker Neuson Ends Contract with Gehl
Will no longer manufacture compact excavators and wheel steer loaders for Gehl.

December 2011 Construction Advances 1.5 Percent over November
Nonresidential construction climbs 3.3 percent for month.

Generac Acquires Gen-Tran Corporation
Acquisition of complementary transfer switch products broadens residential product offering.

4-year Measure Authorizing FAA Programs Advances
Deal to allocate $63B for airport construction projects.

CURRENT ISSUE:
DECEMBER 2011/JANUARY 2012   

Cover Story — Feet on the Street   
Service Construction Supply has been staffing-up to get a jump on the recovery for a year already.   

STAFDA News December 2011/January 2012

STAFDA 2011 Convention Report — STAFDA Makes a Strong Showing

Inventory Consultant Jon Schreibfeder: Are You in Business for the Money or the Glory?

Exploring the PEX market

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