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Vulcan offers free product calculator app for Android users
Vulcan Materials Co. now offers a free product calculator app for users of Android phones, tablets and other Android devices. The Vulcan Materials Product Calculator makes it possible to estimate the construction materials needed for building and paving projects. It estimates needed quantities… Keep Reading
Nonresidential building takes a step back in July
The Dodge Momentum Index fell 4.4 percent in July following two months of gains. According to McGraw Hill Construction, which produces the index as a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning, the index is… Keep Reading
Case expands construction equipment manufacturing in Iowa
Case Construction Equipment (CE) is investing $24 million to expand production in Burlington, Iowa, with the addition of its M Series crawler dozer production line.Preparations will begin later this year, and production on the new line is expected to begin… Keep Reading
Missouri voters reject tax slated for roadway improvements
Voters in Missouri rejected a proposed sales tax designed to fund transportation projects. Primary elections were held Aug. 5 in the state, and a constitutional amendment that would help maintain Missouri’s roads and bridges was among them. Amendment 7 would… Keep Reading
Mack Trucks appoints vice president for central region
Mack Trucks appointed Martin Kleker regional vice president for the central portion of the United States. He will be responsible for driving sales, market share and profitability in the area. “Martin’s experience in sales and the trucking industry will be very… Keep Reading
FMI Corp. opens its fifth office in the US
FMI Corp., a management consulting and investment banking services provider for the engineering and construction industries, opened an office in Houston, Texas. “While we have been fortunate to serve a large number of Texas-based firms for many years, the growth… Keep Reading
Vulcan’s aggregates earnings up in second quarter
Vulcan Materials Co. released its second quarter earnings results for the period ending June 30. Compared with last year’s second quarter results, the company's net sales were up 9 percent, or $60 million, whereas gross profit was up 32 percent,… Keep Reading
Ontario association names CEO
The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) appointed Ted Wigdor as CEO. Wigdor starts with the association Aug. 11. He most recently served the Certified General Accountants of Ontario as vice president of government and corporate affairs. According to… Keep Reading
Women In Mining names 2014-2015 officers
Women In Mining (WIM) elected its 2014-2015 officers for its national organization and its Education Foundation. The national officers for WIM -- a nationwide organization composed of local chapters and at-large members who are employed in, associated with, or interested in the… Keep Reading
