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Report: Construction employment up in December 2020
Construction employment increased by 51,000 jobs in December, according to an analysis of government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index ends 2020 on high note
The Dodge Momentum Index was up more than 9 percent in December. For 2020, it lost nearly 5 percent. Keep Reading
LafargeHolcim expanding into roofing business
LafargeHolcim's $3.4 billion acquisition of Firestone Building Products from Bridgestone Americas paves the way into this new business area. Keep Reading
Aggregate rail carloads dip in December 2020
They were down almost 15 percent, according to the Association of American Railroads. Rail carloads overall were down about 13 percent for 2020. Keep Reading
Sandvik acquires DSI Underground
DSI Underground, a supplier of ground support and reinforcement products, will be part of Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions. Keep Reading
Hillhead Digital pushed back three weeks
Hillhead Digital, now slated for March 30-31, is free to attend. It will include 60 seminars over two days. Keep Reading
Major adds dealer in Northwest
Maxim Equipment will offer Major's screen media solutions to customers throughout central Washington, eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Keep Reading
AGC: Project cancellations, postponements weighing on contractors
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) provides an overview of construction job gains and losses from November 2019 to November 2020. Keep Reading
Granite opens new facility in California
The new Solari Aggregate Plant is capable of processing more than 1,000 tons of sand and gravel per hour. Keep Reading
