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ABC provides updates on construction employment, unemployment; nonresidential spending
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports that construction employment was up in January and construction unemployment remained flat in December – both on year-over-year bases. Keep Reading
IME senior director receives ISEE President’s Award
Joshua Hoffman, senior director of scientific and regulatory affairs for the Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME), received the award from the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE). Keep Reading
Which truck size is best for autonomous hauling?
A case study analyzing ‘small’ and ‘medium’ haulers presents a surprising finding about autonomous tech. Keep Reading
Eriez establishes sales rep in northern Ontario
The company is teaming with Alpha Industrial & Mining Supplies out of Lively, Ontario. Keep Reading
PCA chief economist provides 2024 outlook
Ed Sullivan, chief economist and vice president of market intelligence, shared his 2024 economic outlook at World of Concrete 2024 in Las Vegas. Keep Reading
Planning for vibration when blasting
Keeping the right factors in mind ahead of a blast will improve performance and community relations. Keep Reading
Komatsu debuts motor grader to North America
Komatsu’s GD955-7 offers ample horsepower, excellent maneuverability and is designed to minimize planned and unplanned downtime, according to the company. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction input prices decrease in December
Construction input prices were down 0.6 percent in December, but remain 1.2 percent higher year-over-year, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
AGC: Construction industry adds jobs in December
According to an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) survey, contractors expect to hire more employees in 2024 but are struggling to find enough qualified workers. Keep Reading
