Associations
Construction association launches climate change initiative
The Associated General Contractors of America detailed measures that are needed to lead to a more environmentally friendly built environment. Keep Reading
Lake limestone shipments from Michigan, Ohio up in June 2021
Great Lakes limestone shipments were up nearly 18 percent last month compared to June 2020, the Lake Carriers' Association (LCA) reports. Keep Reading
Construction employment dips in June 2021
Nonresidential construction firms are struggling to find workers and materials to complete projects, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading
How conveyor sales are trending in 2021
Although the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association says April 2021's booked conveyor orders were up sizably compared to April 2020's, this April's orders were down versus March. Keep Reading
ROCKS Act included in surface transportation reauthorization bill
The ROCKS Act would establish a working group to study the use of aggregates and recommend practices and policies to ensure continued access to them. Keep Reading
AEM mourns loss of longtime staffer
Michelle Sanford, who was an instrumental figure at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and played a key role in ConExpo-Con/Agg, died this week. Keep Reading
AED leaders embark on infrastructure discussion tour
The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) will be visiting equipment dealers across six states to talk about the potential impact of an infrastructure bill. Keep Reading
Cement consumption outlook positive for 2021, 2022
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) released a cement consumption and construction activity outlook, forecasting an increase for the next year and a half. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending slips in February 2021
Shrinking demand, soaring costs and supply delays are threatening construction project completion dates and finances, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports. Keep Reading
