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Dodge Data: Construction starts down 6 percent in August 2019
A drop in public works construction following a strong July breaks a three-month string of total construction gains. Keep Reading
US aggregate consumption continues upward trend in second quarter 2019
Nearly 700 million metric tons of construction aggregate were produced in April, May and June of this year. Keep Reading
MSHA to host safety training conference
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)'s tuition-free conference presents opportunities to improve your skills through programs and workshops. Keep Reading
South Carolina establishes state aggregate association
Michael Newman is executive director of the South Carolina Aggregates Association while Vulcan Materials' Elliott Botzis serves as the first president. Keep Reading
NAPA: Recycled asphalt use at an all-time high
The average amount of reclaimed asphalt pavement in new asphalt pavements last year was 21 percent, according to the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA). Keep Reading
Future of Mining Americas conference set for Denver
The conference, with an expected 250-plus attendees, will feature a commercial and operational agenda connecting the industry. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index declines in August 2019
Although the index measuring nonresidential building projects in planning is down, 11 major projects entered the planning stage last month. Keep Reading
StonePoint Materials acquires Standard Gravel
The acquisition will complement and expand Southern Aggregates, a subsidiary of StonePoint. Keep Reading
Report: New pace to nonresidential construction as economy cools
According to Marcum LLP, nonresidential construction outlays have failed to expand over the past year in real terms despite a surge in spending by state and local governments. Keep Reading
