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CalCIMA reveals 2014 safety and member award winners
The California Construction & Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA) revealed the winners of its 2014 safety and member recognition awards at its education conference in San Diego. The award honors companies, plants and individuals for working to enhance workplace safety and… Keep Reading
TCC to release findings of highway investment study
The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) will be releasing the findings of a new report detailing the economic benefits of infrastructure investment during a conference call on Wednesday Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. EST. The study, conducted by IHS Global, outlines… Keep Reading
Terex launches distributor support app, updated website
Terex Construction launched a distributor support application and updated website as a way to provide customers with easier access to information. The application, designed for both iOS and Android devices, stores all content locally on the device allowing users to… Keep Reading
MSHA honors miners on National Miners Day
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) honored the contributions of minors on Dec. 6, which was designated by Congress as National Miners Day. According to MSHA, the date commemorates the worst industrial mine accident in… Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index rises in November
The Dodge Momentum Index increased in November, rising to 125.0, which is up from .6 percent from October’s reading of 124.3, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The Index has now registered gains for two consecutive months, showing that the nonresidential… Keep Reading
FMI predicts further growth 2015
FMI released its "2015 U.S. Markets Construction Overview" in which the firm's researchers predict 2014 will end with a 7 percent growth in construction put in place (CPIP). Researchers also expect this growth will continue with a total CPIP of… Keep Reading
NSSGA voices opposition to civil penalties proposal at hearing
The first of several U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) hearings on proposed civil penalty changes was held Dec. 4 near Washington, D.C. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) voiced opposition to a number of provisions in… Keep Reading
Revere opens office in Texas
Revere Control Systems, based out of Birmingham, Ala., opened a new office in Texarkana, Texas. The opening of this office marks the fourth satellite office opened by the firm in the last three years. The office will provide support for… Keep Reading
Vulcan receives Wildlife Habitat Council award
Vulcan Materials Co. was awarded the Conservation Education Award at the Wildlife Habitat Council's (WHC) 26th annual symposium. According to a press release, the Conservation Education Award recognizes a corporation that has a history of striving for excellence in conservation… Keep Reading
