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Simplicity Engineering named dealer for R.D. Olson

R.D. Olson Manufacturing tapped Simplicity Engineering to represent its line of material processing equipment in New England, New York and New Jersey. Keep Reading

AGC: Project cancellations, postponements weighing on contractors

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) provides an overview of construction job gains and losses from November 2019 to November 2020. Keep Reading

AGC: Construction employment up in some states, down in others

Construction employment still trails pre-pandemic levels in 35 states despite gains in industry jobs from October to November, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports. Keep Reading

Volvo CE to pursue New York growth with Alta

Alta Equipment Group, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer, is expanding its territory into New York state through the acquisition of Vantage Equipment assets. Keep Reading

Dodge Data: Construction starts down significantly in first half of 2020

Construction starts in the commercial and multifamily categories were down 22 percent through the first six months of the year, Dodge Data & Analytics reports, and only two of the top 20 metro areas saw construction starts go up. Keep Reading

Dodge Momentum Index loses ground in June 2020

The index dropped 6.6 percent in June. The slower pace suggests the recovery in the construction sector will be modest, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading

Yanik: Plenty of reasons to give thanks these days

Taking the temperature of the world around us provides a reminder of just how fortunate we are to work in and around the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

Acquisition expands U.S. Concrete’s East Coast presence

U.S. Concrete completed a deal with Coram Materials Corp. for $142 million, enhancing the company’s presence in New York. Keep Reading

Gibraltar Rock, Sahara Sand team on JFK Airport reconstruction

The divisions of the Silvi Group Cos. are nearing the finish line on the delivery of 185,000 tons of sand and stone for runway No. 3 at the airport. Keep Reading

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