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Dodge: Construction starts up 9 percent in February
Dodge Construction Network says large manufacturing projects broke ground in February, offsetting weakness elsewhere, as construction starts grew. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction materials prices up 21 percent
Prices of construction materials used in new nonresidential construction jumped more than 21 percent from February 2021 to February 2022. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction Backlog Indicator unchanged in February
The Associated Builders & Contractors’ (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at eight months in February, according to an ABC member survey. Keep Reading
Aggregate Expo brings industry together for education, exhibits
General Equipment & Supplies put on its sixth Aggregate Expo, drawing nearly 400 aggregate industry attendees to Fargo, North Dakota. Keep Reading
New MSHA safety campaign emerges
The new Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) campaign aims to remind operators they need to train miners on equipment and safety protocols. Additionally, miners must make time to remember their training before doing a task. Keep Reading
New wheeled cone plant coming from Sandvik
Sandvik has big plans for the upcoming AGG1, where it will introduce the UK373 wheeled cone crusher to the market. Keep Reading
What to expect from Command Alkon at AGG1
The company plans to highlight several of its software and technology solutions at the March 29-31 trade show. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index back on upward track
The Dodge Momentum Index bounced back in February following three consecutive months of declines. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment near pre-pandemic levels
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says the construction industry added 60,000 jobs in February, reaching near pre-pandemic employment levels. Keep Reading
