Allison Barwacz
A look back: The federal highway program’s history
In light of the recent passage of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, check out a timeline of the history of the federal highway program. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index decreases in November
The Dodge Momentum Index fell to 119.9 in November, a 3.7 percent decrease from its October reading of 124.5. The Dodge Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning. According to Dodge… Keep Reading
Report: 2019 asphalt demand to exceed 122 million metric tons
Through 2019, global demand for asphalt is projected to expand 2.8 percent per year to 122.5 million metric tons, reports “World Asphalt,” a study from The Freedonia Group. According to the study, gains will be driven by growth in China… Keep Reading
Hillhead showground expanded to accommodate more exhibitor space
Hillhead organizers are nearing completion on building an extended showground for the 2016 event, which takes place June 28-30 in Buxton, Derbyshire, England. According to organizers, about 16,000 tons of material have been excavated from an old tip area to… Keep Reading
MSHA offers safety tips during holiday season
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued an alert to workers to remain focused and practice safety while working on jobs during this holiday season. “Take a minute to think about each task you are about to perform as… Keep Reading
House, Senate reach multi-year highway bill agreement
House and Senate lawmakers reached an agreement on a highway bill that would extend federal transportation funding for five years, according to The Hill. The legislation, called the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, calls for spending about $205 billion… Keep Reading
Lafarge helps reconstruct turtle nesting beach
Lafarge Canada, along with Coastal Painted Turtle Project (CPTP) team members, reconstructed the turtle nesting beach at Burnaby Lake Park in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Together, the groups hope to sustain the population of western painted turtles, which are listed… Keep Reading
Allu Group names president, CEO
Allu Group named Edgar Chavez as its president and CEO. Chavez will replace Mardi Ohanessian, who will retire at the end of the year. Prior to this position, Chavez served as executive vice president and general manager for Allu for… Keep Reading
Study forecasts mining equipment demand through 2019
Global demand for mining equipment is forecast to expand 7 percent annually to nearly $105 billion in 2019, according to "World Mining Equipment," a study presented by The Freedonia Group. The demand for mining equipment will be supported by increases… Keep Reading
