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Five-year U.S. construction outlook positive
Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center forecasts that the U.S. construction industry will likely grow over the next five years. The center predicts the construction sector’s average annual growth is set to accelerate from 1.7 percent during its review period to 3.1… Keep Reading
Aggregate production up 5 percent in first half
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), an estimated 607 million metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates were produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2015. That's a 3 percent increase compared… Keep Reading
Study says global demand for cement to reach 5.2 billon metric tons in 2019
World Cement, a study conducted by The Freedonia Group, projects world demand for cement to rise 4.5 percent per year to 5.2 billion metrics tons in 2019. In value terms, this means global demand for cement will advance 7 percent… Keep Reading
TCC launches radio campaign for highway funding
The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) launched a radio advertising campaign aimed at encouraging members of the House of Representatives to pass a multi-year highway and public transit investment bill. According to TCC, the 30-second radio spot will run this week… Keep Reading
MSHA impact inspection citations increased in July
The U.S Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued 225 citations and six orders during special impact inspections at 15 coal mines and six metal and nonmetal mines during the month of July. These numbers increased from June, when the… Keep Reading
Summit acquires LeGrand Johnson Construction
Summit Materials acquired LeGrand Johnson Construction Co., a construction materials company in Utah that services markets in northern and central Utah, western Wyoming and southern Idaho. LeGrand operates five sand and gravel pits, four ready-mix concrete plants and five asphalt… Keep Reading
New construction starts hold steady in July
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, new construction starts in July remained unchanged from June at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $629.4 billion. The Dodge Momentum Index also remained at 133. In July, nonresidential building rose 2 percent to… Keep Reading
Terex Corp. announces leadership changes, merger
Terex Corp. has announced a number of senior executive changes: George Ellis will take on a new role as senior vice president, operations planning and president, Terex Construction. Scott Hensel, now vice president, Terex Services North America, has been named… Keep Reading
McLanahan to host water management school
Due to the strict regulations faced by many mineral and aggregate processing facilities, McLanahan Corp. is hosting a Water Management School in Ontario, Calif., on Sept. 24 to educate members of the industry. According to McLanahan, those in attendance will… Keep Reading
