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New safety app helps miners identify hazards
Version 2.0 of the ErgoMine app is an on-the-ground resource and auditing app to help miners identify, record and track safety hazards at jobsites. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index hits highest level since 2018
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 1.7 percent in March to a reading of 151.4 from February's reading of 148.8, the highest it has been since the summer of 2018. Keep Reading
Report: Construction employment down in two-thirds of US metros
Construction employment declined in 236 of 358 U.S. metros from February 2020 to February 2021, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
Motion Industries’ May promoted to director, corporate development
In his new role, Jim May will take on direct responsibility for advancing the company’s acquisition strategy and processes. Keep Reading
Hyundai names West district sales manager
Matt Brown will be responsible for assisting Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas dealers across the West. 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
Knife River acquires aggregate business in Oregon
Knife River Corp. purchased Oregon’s Mt. Hood Rock, which represents the company’s ninth acquisition in the last three years. Keep Reading
Motion names group VP of automation
Aurelio Banda joins Motion Industries following a stint as president and CEO of PHD Inc. Keep Reading
White House outlines $2 trillion infrastructure plan
The White House released the framework of President Biden’s infrastructure package Wednesday, with the president calling for an additional $621 billion in transportation infrastructure investments. Keep Reading
