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Dodge Momentum Index back up in September 2021
September’s gains were buoyed by increases in both commercial and institutional planning, up 13 and 8 percent, respectively. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction sees first jobs gain since March
Despite growing for the first time since March, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says the nonresidential construction sector has yet to hit pre-pandemic employment levels amid supply chain disruptions. Keep Reading
Vulcan director earns NSSGA safety and health award
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) bestowed the James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award on Vulcan Materials' Chad McDougal. Keep Reading
Positive momentum for Great Lakes limestone trade continues
Loadings from U.S. quarries totaled 3 million tons in September for an increase of 12.2 percent versus September 2020. Keep Reading
Luck Stone expands presence in North Carolina
The acquisition of Ararat Rock Products adds quarry locations in Mount Airy and Eden, North Carolina. Keep Reading
Congress extends surface transportation program funding
The 30-day extension comes while the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which received bipartisan support in the Senate, is still awaiting a vote in the House. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta’s purchase of Hanson’s Western assets complete
Ward Nye, chairman, president and CEO of Martin Marietta, weighed in on what the acquisition means for his company. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending stalls between July and August
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says a decrease in nonresidential projects is negating ongoing growth in residential work. Keep Reading
MSHA awards mine safety, health grants
More than $10.5 million in state grant funding will be used to support health and safety training throughout the country. Keep Reading
