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Federal rule reforms expand flexibility for contractors
According to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, new provisions will increase flexibility in deploying drivers, delivering construction equipment and assisting with project tasks. Keep Reading
National Mining Hall of Fame names 2020 inductees
The 2020 National Mining Hall of Fame inductees include Alberto Benavides, Dr. Roshan Bhappu, Hugh Evans, Raymond Threlkeld and Dr. Spencer Titley. Keep Reading
Cemex grant funds PPE production in Houston
The $100,000 grant from the Cemex Foundation supports TX/RX's continued innovation and development of PPE across the Greater Houston area. Keep Reading
TACA names president, CEO
Josh Leftwich takes over at the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA), which David Perkins is departing. Keep Reading
Construction starts retreat in April 2020
The decline is the result of the coronavirus pandemic and the economic recession that hit the construction sector, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Zelnak retires from Martin Marietta board
The longtime president, CEO and chairman of the board reached a mandatory retirement age, and the company announced his board replacement. Keep Reading
Keestrack’s Brookshaw steps down
Following his departure, Michael Brookshaw's responsibilities will be taken over by CEO Frederik Hoogendorn. Keep Reading
Komatsu America introduces new hydraulic excavators
The company unveiled the PC1250SP-11 and PC1250LC-11 hydraulic excavators, designed to deliver 13 percent more horsepower and increase productivity by 8 percent. Keep Reading
MINExpo postponed to 2021
The Sept. 28-30 trade show is being bumped to next year due to safety and health issues tied to the coronavirus. Keep Reading