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House passes bill to block Cemex mine in California
The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at blocking the development of the proposed Cemex sand-and-gravel mine in Canyon Country, Calif., according to the Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, has been working for more… Keep Reading
Lafarge and Holcim set to receive merger approval
Lafarge and Holcim are set to receive the European Union’s approval for their merger deal to create the world’s largest cement maker, says an article on Reuters. According to the article, the two companies have already offered to sell business… Keep Reading
Mack opens uptime center to enhance customer support
Mack Trucks opened a new uptime center in Greensboro, N.C., to enhance customer support. The 123,000 sq. ft. facility “co-locates personnel from every customer support function and connects them to Mack customers and dealers with the latest telematics, communications and… Keep Reading
SME keynote session highlights future of mining
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) will host its keynote session during its Annual Conference & Expo Feb. 15-18 at the Colorado Convention Center. The keynote is set to take place at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 16. The… Keep Reading
Builders association expects further economic growth in 2015
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) forecasts a steady and ongoing economic recovery for the U.S. commercial and industrial construction industries in 2015. The industry recovery that took place this year should continue in 2015, ABC says, with momentum growing in… Keep Reading
Cat executes officer changes
Caterpillar implemented officer changes that will be made effective Jan. 1, 2015. Julie Legacy will become Cat’s chief information officer and vice president with responsibility for the Global Information Services Division; Mike DeWalt will become vice president with responsibility for… Keep Reading
Superior names GM of construction management division
Superior Industries Inc. hired Jason Adams, a 20-year industry veteran, as the general manager of its construction management division. Adams will lead the division, which is made up of a group of project managers, engineers and installation crews who plan,… Keep Reading
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
