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Dodge Momentum Index slides in August
Dodge Construction Network says a 15 percent drop in institutional project planning played a big role in the monthly decline. Keep Reading
Volvo CE turns to Young to lead North America
Scott Young, who most recently served as head of the Volvo CE uptime center of expertise, succeeds Stephen Roy in the new role. Keep Reading
Summit Materials, Argos USA to combine
Summit Materials is combining with Argos North America Corp. – the U.S. arm of Cementos Argos – in a deal that exceeds $3 billion. Keep Reading
Great Lakes limestone shipments up in August
The Lake Carriers’ Association says shipments totaled 4 million tons last month. That mark is up more than 4 percent. Keep Reading
USGS: Aggregate production down slightly in second quarter
While crushed stone production was flat, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says sand and gravel production slipped 4 percent in the second quarter. Keep Reading
Simplicity expands modular product line
Terex MPS says the new Simplicity MHS620X modular screen plant emphasizes safety, sustainability, ease of operation and streamlined setup. Keep Reading
BKT promotes longtime employee to managing director
Minoo Mehta takes over as managing director for both BKT USA and BKT Tires. This follows the resignation of Doug Kershaw, who left the company on Aug. 24. Keep Reading
Nonresidential construction spending sees minimal growth in July
Private nonresidential spending increased 0.5 percent, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.4 percent in July, a net 0.1 percent gain for total nonresidential construction Keep Reading
Nonresidential construction driving industry employment growth
The Associated Builders & Contractors report that the construction industry gained 22,000 jobs in August, with nonresidential construction accounting for 21,000. Keep Reading
