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ABC: Construction job openings, unemployment down in June
Construction job openings decreased by 71,000 jobs from May to June, while industry unemployment dropped 3.8 percent from June 2021. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction spending down
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says rising materials prices and labor shortages are offsetting demand for construction. Keep Reading
Cemex reports U.S., global sales growth in second quarter
Cemex reports that net sales increased 11 percent globally to $4.08 billion and that net sales at U.S. operations were up 15 percent to $1.29 billion. Keep Reading
Report: Economy, nonresidential construction down in second quarter
The U.S. economy contracted last quarter, and nonresidential spending is down in 10 of the last 11 quarters. Keep Reading
AGC: June construction employment behind pre-pandemic levels
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says June construction employment lagged pre-pandemic levels despite record job openings. Keep Reading
Astec unveils new portable screen plant
The PTSC2818VM is Astec Industries’ latest innovation, featuring higher g-force and reducing heat load from material to motors. Keep Reading
Sandvik appoints Country Boy Supply as distributor
Country Boy Supply, a Georgia-based equipment distributor, is partnering with Sandvik to supply drill booms, rock tools and more. Keep Reading
Doosan introduces crawler excavator series
Doosan Infracore North America debuted its -7 Series line of crawler excavators, which the company says deliveres fuel efficiency and productivity. Keep Reading
Dodge: Total construction starts down in June
Dodge Construction Network reports that total construction starts were down 5 percent in June, despite gains in nonbuilding construction starts. Keep Reading
