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Dodge Momentum Index falls in July 2017
The Dodge Momentum Index dropped 3.3 percent in July to 135 from its revised June reading of 139.6, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Seattle sand-and-gravel workers plan for strike
A number of workers in the sand-and-gravel industry in Seattle voted to go on strike as a result of several Teamsters Local 174 meetings. Keep Reading
WD-40 expands Specialist product line
WD-40 Co. is adding non-aerosol Industrial-Strength Cleaner & Degreaser products to its Specialist line. Keep Reading
MSHA deputy administrator retires
Marvin Lichtenfels, the deputy administrator for metal and non-metal safety and health for the Mine Safety & Health Administration, retired from the agency. Keep Reading
First half 2017 construction starts show mixed pattern
During the first half of 2017, eight of the top 10 markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts registered decreased activity compared with a year ago. Keep Reading
MSHA: No mines eligible for POV notice for third consecutive year
The Mine Safety & Health Administration noted that, for the third consecutive year, no U.S. mining operations meet the criteria for a POV notice. Keep Reading
Caterpillar CFO plans to retire in 2018
Caterpillar's Group President and CFO Brad Halverson elected to retire in 2018. The company plans to launch a global, external search to fill his position. Keep Reading
Summit Materials net revenue up in second quarter of 2017
Summit Materials attributes its second quarter improvement in net revenue to acquisitions, organic sales volumes and organic average selling prices. Keep Reading
MDU Resources reports improved earnings in second quarter 2017
MDU Resources reported second-quarter earnings of $40.6 million in 2017 compared with a loss of $109.3 million in the second quarter of 2016. Keep Reading
