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January construction starts show improvement
New construction starts in January grew 2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $607.9 billion, raising the Dodge Index to 129, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Residential building in January rose 5 percent to $294 billion. This… Keep Reading
NSSGA names its Safety & Health Professional of the Year
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) named Matthew Bunner, safety manager for Mulzer Crushed Stone, its 2015 James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year. The award recognizes an individual for substantial contributions and commitment to… Keep Reading
ARTBA: 9.5 percent of U.S. bridges structurally deficient
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) 2015 National Bridge Inventory database indicates that there were 2,574 fewer structurally deficient bridges in 2015 than 2014, lowering the current number of structurally deficient bridges to 58,500. The American Road & Transportation Builders… Keep Reading
SME past president appointed as NIOSH associate director
Jessica Elzea Kogel, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration’s (SME) 2013 president, was named associate director for mining for the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), the federal agency that conducts research and makes recommendations for preventing… Keep Reading
CEMA releases Spanish version of bulk materials book
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) released a Spanish version of the seventh edition of its book, "Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials." The book, with metric conversion, is now available in print and PDF format. The first edition of the… Keep Reading
ConExpo-Con/Agg reveals 2017 theme
ConExpo-Con/Agg organizers revealed that the theme for their 2017 event is “Imagine What’s Next.” According to show organizers, the 2017 show will embrace applied technologies that are helping the construction industry reduce downtime, maximize efficiencies at jobsites and minimize waste… Keep Reading
NSSGA honors Geraghty with its highest award
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) honored Jerry Geraghty, president and CEO of Rogers Group, with the Barry K. Wendt Memorial Commitment Award, the association’s highest honor. According to NSSGA, the award recognizes an individual who exemplifies commitment… Keep Reading
Polydeck names regional manager
Polydeck Screen Corp. hired Bob Kurz as regional manager for the Upper Midwest. According to Polydeck, Kurz's territory includes Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and northern Illinois. Kurz has eight years of industry experience, and he spent the last… Keep Reading
Vulcan makes changes in executive ranks
Vulcan Materials Co. recently made a number of changes in its executive ranks. The company named Stu Bass, a former senior vice president of the West, its new chief growth officer. In his new role, Bass is responsible for leading… Keep Reading
