News
AGC: Construction input costs up in June
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says rising construction materials prices are adding pressure to contractors. Keep Reading
Hills Machinery, SEC named top Rokbak dealers
Hills Machinery and Shafer Equipment Co. earned Rokbak’s Dealer of the Year award, sharing it based on sales volume and market share. Keep Reading
ABB launches support app
The company says Ability Mobile Connect will provide quick and easy troubleshooting to help avoid unnecessary costs and delays. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade up in June
The Lake Carriers’ Association says shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.8 million tons in June, slightly up from a year earlier. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction backlog, confidence down in June
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says both its Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index dipped last month. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index reaches 14-year high
The monthly measure of the initial report for nonresidential building projects in planning grew by less than a percentage point in June, moving the index to a 14-year high. Keep Reading
Rock Machinery Co. hires sales manager
Garrett Ashburn, a 23-year veteran of the aggregate, mining and recycling industries, was hired by Rock Machinery Co. as a territory sales manager. Keep Reading
Major expands its customer service, sales teams
The screen media manufacturer is growing its leadership team by expanding roles, including Ian Edwards’ as senior director of global sales and customer service. Keep Reading
C&W DustTech names COO, general manager
C&W DustTech promoted Steve Duncan to general manager in addition to his COO status, where he will manage the company’s operations and planning strategies. Keep Reading