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Liebherr expands Virginia headquarters
The $60 million expansion includes a warehouse, office building and equipment repair/maintenance workshop at the company's Newport News, Virginia, campus. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index flat in May 2020
The commercial component of the index improved by 1 percent in May, while the institutional component fell 1.9 percent, according to Dodge. Keep Reading
House introduces $500 billion infrastructure legislation
The Invest in America Act will be marked up on June 17 and, if approved, will be considered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in July. Keep Reading
U.S. construction spending drops in April 2020
U.S. construction spending declined 2.9 percent in April to an adjusted annual rate of $1.346 trillion, according to the Commerce Department. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in April 2020
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes increased slightly in April to 2.1 million tons, according to the Lake Carriers' Association. Keep Reading
Federal rule reforms expand flexibility for contractors
According to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, new provisions will increase flexibility in deploying drivers, delivering construction equipment and assisting with project tasks. Keep Reading
National Mining Hall of Fame names 2020 inductees
The 2020 National Mining Hall of Fame inductees include Alberto Benavides, Dr. Roshan Bhappu, Hugh Evans, Raymond Threlkeld and Dr. Spencer Titley. Keep Reading
Cemex grant funds PPE production in Houston
The $100,000 grant from the Cemex Foundation supports TX/RX's continued innovation and development of PPE across the Greater Houston area. Keep Reading
Construction starts retreat in April 2020
The decline is the result of the coronavirus pandemic and the economic recession that hit the construction sector, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading