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August construction starts leap forward
New construction starts last month jump to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $711.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Congress to put off transportation funding increases
Members of Congress are likely to go home and campaign for re-election without giving transportation departments the ability to plan for infrastructure, NSSGA reports. Keep Reading
Furukawa Rock Drill introduces rock drill
Furukawa Rock Drill USA released its HCR1100-ER blasthole drill that reportedly delivers more penetration. Keep Reading
Bridgestone releases tire and rim management software
Bridgestone Americas introduced its next generation of off-the-road tire and rim management software, called TreadStat. Keep Reading
USGS: Construction materials increased in second quarter
The combined production of most construction materials in the second quarter of 2016 increased by 45 percent compared with that in the first quarter of 2016. Keep Reading
Updated drone flies longer, covers more area
Kespry, which designs automated drone systems for commercial use, unveiled the new Kespry Drone 2.0. Keep Reading
Michelin releases latest surface mine-haul tire
The company introduced its Michelin XDR3 MB4 surface mine-haul tire, which was developed for 400-plus ton trucks. Keep Reading
Trimble debuts data visualization module
Trimble released its Trimble Connected Mine visual intelligence module, a view of mine data designed to improve strategic decision-making. Keep Reading
Senate passes Water Resources Development Act
The Senate passed a bill that includes funds for water infrastructure projects across the United States. Keep Reading
