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Jack Kopanski

Jack Kopanski is the Managing Editor of Pit & Quarry and Editor-in-Chief of Portable Plants. Kopanski can be reached at 216-706-3756 or jkopanski@northcoastmedia.net.

AGC: Record-high job openings still plaguing construction

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say while construction employment is above pre-pandemic levels in 32 states, record job openings could threaten further gains. Keep Reading

Doosan names top dealers of 2021

Doosan made its 10 selections out of 170 equipment dealers in North America, with Barry Equipment named the company’s No. 1 dealer. Keep Reading

BossTek introduces dust control cannon

The company’s new dust control cannon, the DustBoss DB-60 Surge, comes with more water delivery options in three stages, according to BossTek. Keep Reading

Dodge: Construction starts up 3 percent in April

Total construction starts rose last month, with nonresidential and residential building starts growing and nonbuilding falling. Keep Reading

Sandvik showcasing electric concept rig

Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions says its concept drill rig will provide operations with several sustainability benefits. Keep Reading

Philippi-Hagenbuch introduces new rear-eject body

Philippi-Hagenbuch expanded its rear eject engineering capabilities to include what it calls the largest articulated haul truck, the Volvo A60H. Keep Reading

AGC: Nonresidential construction input prices soar in April

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say nonresidential construction input prices jumped 21 percent in April compared to a year earlier. Keep Reading

Durex Products hires South-Central regional sales manager

Durex Products announced its hire of Bo Doll, a six-year veteran of the aggregate industry, as its new South-Central regional sales manager. Keep Reading

ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down among contractors in April

The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) say its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in April while its Construction Confidence Index dipped. Keep Reading

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