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AGC: Construction spending dips in October
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says downturns in homebuilding and most major nonresidential categories drove spending downward. Keep Reading
Belt cleaner design reduces maintenance time
Superior Industries tweaked its Exterra belt cleaners, making them more maintenance friendly for operators. Keep Reading
Granite executive addresses Senate committee
Granite Construction Co.’s Gary Johnson touched on a number of industry issues before the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction job openings down in October
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says construction job openings dropped by 52,000 positions in October and 21,000 positions from a year ago. Keep Reading
R.W. Sidley chairman dies
Bob Sidley, a longtime executive at the Ohio company, served his family company for more than 40 years. Keep Reading
Cat debuts excavator for quarry use
Caterpillar says its 352 hydraulic excavator can be equipped with high-capacity buckets to dig and load tonnages in fewer passes. Keep Reading
Momentum continues for U.S. aggregate production
The U.S. Geological Survey says aggregate production jumped 3 percent in the third quarter this year. Keep Reading
PCA names environmental, safety award winners
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) distributed awards recognizing companies and operations that excelled in sustainable and safe practices. Keep Reading
Adams elevated to Superior president
Jason Adams, whose career in the aggregate industry spans four decades, was promoted to president of Superior Industries. Keep Reading
