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‘Resilient’ demand, favorable weather drive Summit’s second quarter 2020
Although Summit Materials’ economic outlook is uncertain, the company completed its second quarter with a few quarterly financial records. Summit also detailed a recently-completed acquisition. Keep Reading
Dodge Data: Construction starts down significantly in first half of 2020
Construction starts in the commercial and multifamily categories were down 22 percent through the first six months of the year, Dodge Data & Analytics reports, and only two of the top 20 metro areas saw construction starts go up. Keep Reading
Summit Materials president, CEO to step down
Tom Hill, who founded Summit in 2009, will remain with the company as a senior advisor through the end of the year and transition into a consulting role thereafter. Keep Reading
Curry Supply hires national account manager
Forest Hendricks brings a focus on heavy machinery and the railroad industry, and will promote all Curry Supply product lines. Keep Reading
Cedarapids names dealer in Western Canada
Frontline Machinery is now responsible for sales of the Cedarapids portable and modular product range. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index loses ground in June 2020
The index dropped 6.6 percent in June. The slower pace suggests the recovery in the construction sector will be modest, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Brookwood-Sago grants now available from MSHA
The grants focus on training and related materials on powered haulage, specifically to reduce vehicle-on-vehicle collisions while increasing seat belt use. Keep Reading
TRUX launches contactless ticketing solution
The dump truck logistics technology company unveiled its contactless ticketing solution for the construction industry. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in 31 states, down in 18
Additionally, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) warns that job losses will resume without federal funding. Keep Reading
