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Few people are buying machines displayed at shows like CONEXPO without a means to put their investment to work.

The ConExpo event app for mobile devices gets kudos for its availability on all smart phone platforms, but the app has some gaps to fill, especially for the BlackBerry crowd.

Gloomy skies greeting early arrivals during Sunday's set-up phase for Con-expo/Con/AGG, which opens Tuesday in Las Vegas, couldn't tamp down the excitement of watching a big event come together. And bright sun breaking through in the morning Monday only lifts spirits more.

Obama signs a three-week spending measure, but the stopgap's cutbacks hit GSA construction hard.

Doug Oberhelman, the new chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., talks about the economy, equipment, jobs, emerging markets and technology.

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) wants to create a federal infrastructure bank, launched with $10 billion in federal funds to leverage up to $640 billion over 10 years.

Update: Compiling feeds from our editors and contacts monitoring developments in the wake of the March 11, 2011, 8.9 magnitude quake in Japan

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the biggest construction event of the year held March 22-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, we will be setting aside personal time for you, our readers.

LaHood says states must apply by April 4 for funds Florida Gov. Scott turned down

Are craft workers spending enough time on task? Is there enough wrench time? Tell me what you think