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ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down among contractors in April
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) say its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in April while its Construction Confidence Index dipped. Keep Reading
NPK Construction Equipment introduces new director of sales
NPK introduced Chris Salerno, a 15-year veteran of the construction equipment industry, as the company's new director of sales. Keep Reading
Remembering Edward L. ‘Ted’ Baker
The longtime Florida Rock Industries leader, who was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame this year, died last month at the age of 87. Keep Reading
Summit adds chief strategy and growth officer
Summit Materials added Kekin Ghelani as an outside hire, making him the first person to hold the title with the company. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in April
While nonresidential construction lost 2,000 jobs in April, the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says total construction employment was up. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index up in April
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 6 percent in April, with commercial and institutional building projects leading that growth. Keep Reading
Telematics solution coming for LiuGong equipment
Cummins is working with Topcon and Tierra to support LiuGong in a way that will improve equipment availability and reduce the total cost of operation. Keep Reading
Motion names Gates top supplier
Gates Corp. was named Motion Industries’ Supplier of the Year at an event at Motion’s headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. Keep Reading
IRock promotes regional sales manager
Dan Davis will utilize his knowledge of the industry, equipment, applications and customer insights to further promote and expand the IRock brand. Keep Reading