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July 2017 construction starts up 6 percent
July advanced 6 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $728.1 billion. Keep Reading
Deal struck to end Seattle-area strike
A labor agreement was reached on Friday that ends a strike by concrete-delivery truck drivers in King County, Washington. Keep Reading
Former Vulcan Materials quarry opens as public park
The former Piedmont Quarry in North Carolina opened as a public park, dubbed Quarry Park, on Aug. 15. Keep Reading
U.S. Silica acquires Missouri frac sand mining company
U.S. Silica purchased Mississippi Sand LLC, a frac sand mining and logistics company based in St. Louis. Keep Reading
DJI appoints new president
DJI named Roger Luo as president of the company. Keep Reading
Trump nixes infrastructure advisory council
President Donald Trump put a halt to his still-developing Advisory Council on Infrastructure. Keep Reading
Superior names vibratory product manager
In this position, Mark Crooks will be responsible for managing and further developing the company’s vibratory product line. Keep Reading
Trump signs order to expedite infrastructure construction
President Trump signed an executive order for a more-efficient federal permitting process for infrastructure projects, allegedly without harming the environment. Keep Reading
OAIMA showcases new office building
The Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA) celebrated an open house at the group's new offices in Gahanna, Ohio. Keep Reading