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Construction starts down overall, but nonbuilding up big
Nonbuilding construction starts posted a solid gain last month after rebounding from a weak January, Dodge Data & Analytics reports. Residential and nonresidential building starts, however, declined. Keep Reading
U.S. Concrete wraps up acquisition in Canada
The company completed the purchase of Orca Quarry, including leased land and a royalty agreement in British Columbia, Canada. Keep Reading
Metso Outotec debuts mobile screen, crusher
The Nordtrack S2.5 mobile screen and Nordtrack I908 mobile impact crusher just launched from Metso Outotec. Keep Reading
Hawk Measurement Systems launches laser level products
Hawk Measurement released two new non-contact laser level transmitters used to measure the level, distance and position of solids and liquids in industrial applications. Keep Reading
RoadBuilders Machinery joins Masaba dealer network
With the addition of Masaba, RoadBuilders Machinery now offers equipment from Komatsu, Gomaco, Metso, Takeuchi, NPK, GradAll, JRB, Sandvik, Terex/Fuchs and LaBounty. Keep Reading
VelocityEHS upgrades Industrial Hygiene software
The updates make it easier for mine operators to comply with the permissible exposure limits for respirable crystalline silica enforced by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Keep Reading
Rising material prices, supply chain disruptions becoming problematic
New data shows that skyrocketing costs for materials are harming most construction firms. The Associated General Contractors of America elaborates. Keep Reading
Contractors continue to face serious challenges year into pandemic
Soaring material costs, supply chain issues and project cancellations continue to affect the construction industry, says the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Keep Reading
Motion to promote pair to executive VP roles
James Howe will handle e-commerce, sales excellence, strategic pricing and corporate accounts for Motion Industries while Joe Limbaugh manages supply chain, operations support, marketing and enterprise excellence. Keep Reading
