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AGC: Construction input costs up in June
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says rising construction materials prices are adding pressure to contractors. Keep Reading
ABB launches support app
The company says Ability Mobile Connect will provide quick and easy troubleshooting to help avoid unnecessary costs and delays. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in June
The Lake Carriers’ Association says shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.8 million tons in June, slightly up from a year earlier. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction backlog, confidence down in June
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says both its Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index dipped last month. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index reaches 14-year high
The monthly measure of the initial report for nonresidential building projects in planning grew by less than a percentage point in June, moving the index to a 14-year high. Keep Reading
Rock Machinery Co. hires sales manager
Garrett Ashburn, a 23-year veteran of the aggregate, mining and recycling industries, was hired by Rock Machinery Co. as a territory sales manager. Keep Reading
Dealers electrifying their on-road fleets
Sunbelt Rentals and United Rentals are making the switch to electric vehicles to increase sustainability and lower the intensity of their carbon emissions. Keep Reading
Gingrich projects 2022 midterms, 2024 presidential elections
Newt Gingrich handicapped upcoming U.S. elections during a virtual visit to the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference last month. Keep Reading
Astec expanding Northern Ireland factory
Astec Industries is adding square footage to its factory in Omagh, Northern Ireland, bringing the total space to more than 100,000 sq. ft. Keep Reading
