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Aggregate rail carloads down in January 2021
Crushed stone, sand and gravel rail carloads were down in January, according to the Association of American Railroads. Keep Reading
Report: Construction employment down in most metros in 2020
Only 37 percent of U.S. metros added construction jobs last year, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
Canada, like the U.S., calling for drastic infrastructure improvements
A construction sector coalition is urging federal and provincial governments to deliver on infrastructure investments in Canada. Keep Reading
MDU Resources ends 2020 on a high note
Knife River Corp.’s parent company saw earnings in its construction materials business jump 22 percent last year. Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry Roundtable moving to June 2021
Originally slated for the end of March, the magazine is pushing back its annual event due to the pandemic. Keep Reading
Cemex addressing cement shortage in West
The company is recommissioning a kiln at a cement plant in Mexico to alleviate shortages and project delays in California, Arizona and Nevada. Keep Reading
Granite opens office in Phoenix area
The company expanded with an office that will serve Maricopa, Yavapai and Pinal counties in Arizona. Keep Reading
Buttigieg confirmed as DOT secretary, the industry reacts
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and the Associated Equipment Distributors applauded the Senate's quick confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary. Keep Reading
Stone, sand and gravel stand out in 2020 minerals production
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that crushed stone, sand and gravel generated $27 billion in value last year. Keep Reading
