61.   The equipment rental industry has undergone a resurgence as construction activity in the past few years has bounced back from recession.

62.   The German economy rebounded in the second quarter, as a cheaper deutsche mark stimulated exports and warmer weather spurred construction activity, the Economics Ministry said.

63.   The joining of the three modules should trigger an unprecedented flurry of space station construction activity.

64.   The most outspoken critics were Steve and Sigrid Guyton, both doctors, who complained that dust from the construction activity affected their health.

65.   The program will soon expire, but the extra construction activity and jobs it created should persist for another six months or so, economists said.

66.   The strained ties have contributed to declines in Taiwan stock prices, construction activity and consumer spending growth this year, Chiang said.

67.   The shuttle crew is scheduled to reach the station Friday to begin a week of construction activities.

68.   The warm weather, however, helped boost new home sales and overall construction activity in the district.

69.   The warmer-than-usual weather encouraged above normal shopping and construction activity, strengthening the economy temporarily, particularly in the first quarter.

70.   The West was the only region to report an increase in construction activity.