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Great Lakes limestone trade up in October
Limestone shipments on the Great Lakes hit 3.6 million tons in October, up 8.3 percent compared to a year ago, per the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading
The ‘weight’ is over for legal-for-trade weigh in motion
While legal-for-trade weigh-in-motion scales aren’t coming in the form expected, the development signifies a step toward quicker, safer weighing options. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction firms add 44,000 jobs in October
Employment growth comes amid supply chain struggles and a continued wait for a House vote on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Keep Reading
Cemex USA again named to Texan by Nature 20
Cemex USA was recognized for the third straight year for its commitment to conservation and leadership in sustainability. Keep Reading
Labor shortage weakening housing supply, affordability
A new report from the Home Builders Institute says thousands of skilled workers are needed to meet current housing demands. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs down in 20 percent of metro areas
Between September 2020 and 2021, the Associated General Contractors of America say one-fifth of metro areas lost jobs due, in part, to gridlock in Washington and supply chain issues. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending slumps in September
The Associated General Contractors of America says a drop in residential work projects has added to an ongoing downturn in nonresidential construction. Keep Reading
Second delayed infrastructure vote causing industry angst
Frustration is growing in construction materials industry circles as the U.S. House of Representatives, for a second time, delayed a vote on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Keep Reading
IRock brings on new dealer
B.J. Rees’s Enterprise is joining IRock Crushers as a dealer in three Western states. Keep Reading
