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Midyear update: LJ’s Archibald offers 2025 market insights
Elliot Archibald, director of business development at LJ Inc., reflects on the first half of the year while looking at the months to come. Keep Reading
Fatal mining accidents slow as 2025 trends toward historic industry low
The Mine Safety & Health Administration reported on 14 mining fatalities during the first half of 2025, although only one such incident happened in June. Keep Reading
Commercial, institutional make gains as Dodge Momentum Index rises
The Dodge Momentum Index jumped 6.8 percent, with commercial planning gaining 7.3 percent and institutional planning up 5.7 percent. Keep Reading
Petro named CFO at Martin Marietta
Michael Petro, who has served the company in various capacities over the last decade, succeeds interim CFO Robert Cardin. Keep Reading
Develon names CEO of heavy, compact equipment
Woohyun Kim takes over as CEO of Develon North America and the Develon brand of heavy and compact construction equipment. Keep Reading
HD Hyundai to merge construction equipment divisions
Despite a forthcoming merger, the Develon and Hyundai brands and dealer networks will continue to operate independently in North America. Keep Reading
Construction materials industry applauds passage of OBBBA
Leaders at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association and National Asphalt Pavement Association react to passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Keep Reading
Purvis Industries acquires Nevada-based distributor
Purvis Industries purchased Johnson Bearing & Supply, a distributor specializing in power transmission products. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone trade ticks up in June
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.5 million tons in June, up 6.5 percent compared to a year earlier. Keep Reading
