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Dodge Momentum Index falls in June
The Dodge Momentum Index dropped to 118.3 in June, down 1.3 percent from 119.9 in May, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. The Dodge Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first, or initial, report for nonresidential building projects in… Keep Reading
JCB raises $100,000 for charity through Mudfest
JCB hosted its first ever Mudfest – a combination of the company’s Mud Run and Dig the Ride races – and raised $100,000 for The Lady Bamford Center, which provides education and social skills development to children from six weeks… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host MSHA regulation webinar July 30
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host its July AGG1 webinar, “How to Comply with MSHA’s Recent Increased Fatality Prevention Initiative” July 30 at 1 p.m. Eastern. The webinar takes place in conjunction with the… Keep Reading
Sandvik introduces new circular stroke inclined screen
Sandvik Construction introduced its SK2462 screen, which is a part of the company’s new range of SK&SC screens. According to the company, the new screen allows users to accurately and efficiently screen material during the secondary or tertiary stage of… Keep Reading
New director on board at IAAP
Dan Eichholz is the new executive director of the Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP). After more than 19 years of service to IAAP, John Henriksen has retired from that role. "Since coming to work for the IAAP in April… Keep Reading
27 states sue EPA over waters rule
According to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), 27 states have filed lawsuits alleging federal expansion over state waters. The challenges say the Waters of the U.S. rule violates the Clean Water Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the… Keep Reading
Xylem launches microsite to address industry challenges
Xylem launched a microsite designed to help mining professionals address water accessibility, transport and quality challenges. The resource, which showcases the company’s range of system solutions and application expertise, aims to provide information on solutions to support open pit mines,… Keep Reading
EPA, DOT propose fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are jointly proposing standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution. According to DOT, the… Keep Reading
FMI Q2 Construction Outlook forecasts 5 percent growth
According to FMI Corp.’s Q2 Construction Outlook, construction activities are expected to grow at 5 percent in 2015, a decrease from the Q1 2015 outlook’s 8 percent forecast. Despite this, the Q2 outlook reports the highest total for construction put… Keep Reading
