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Senate confirms new MSHA head
Chris Williamson, who was nominated to be assistant secretary at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) about four months ago, was finally confirmed for the post. Keep Reading
Tsurumi Pump names regional sales manager
Tsurumi Pump introduced Slater Blanchard, who has been with the company since March, as its Southwest regional sales manager. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index up in March 2022
The Dodge Momentum Index was up 4 percent last month to 166.9, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading
AGC: Metro area construction employment above pre-pandemic levels
Nearly 60 percent of U.S. metro areas saw construction employment growth in February 2022 compared to February 2020, a month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
Cemex continues commitment to PLC
Cemex USA is increasing production of portland limestone cement (PLC) at its plant in Lyons, Colorado, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Keep Reading
Polydeck visualizes screening’s future at AGG1
The company hosted a demonstration highlighting what it expects to be the future of screening technology. Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson acquires Atlanta ready-mix operations
Lehigh Hanson came to terms on a deal with Meriwether Ready Mix, a metro Atlanta-based ready-mixed concrete producer for commercial and residential customers. Keep Reading
ABC: Nonresidential construction spending dips in February 2022
National nonresidential construction spending was down in February, according to an analysis by the Associated Builders & Contractors. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment exceeds pre-pandemic levels
The construction industry added 19,000 jobs in March, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors, pushing employment above pre-pandemic levels. Keep Reading
