Over the first two months of 2019, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD) nationwide reached 116,189. On a year-over-year basis, this is a 6.2% decline over the February 2018 level of 123,871.
Read MoreDay: April 15, 2019
Extinguishing the Fire
April 15, 2019 – Reports of progress on infrastructure funding last week may have been, shall we say, premature. Instead of stoking the fire, hopes are now extinguishing. In the House, leadership reportedly wants to move forward with a big infrastructure bill, hyping up the idea at a Democratic retreat last week, but details are scarce, according to Politico’s Morning Transportation…
Read MoreTACA Launches WeRTexas Campaign
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) launched the WeRTexas campaign to build awareness of the aggregates, concrete, cement and other associated industries, with a spotlight on the employees who make it possible.
Read MoreU.S. Concrete Promotes Pruitt
U.S. Concrete Inc. promoted Chief Operating Officer Ronnie Pruitt to president and COO, effective April 15. Pruitt will continue to report to Chairman and CEO William J. Sandbrook, and in this expanded role will take over many corporate functions that support the company’s operational business units. Pruitt, who has been with U.S. Concrete since 2015, has more than 25 years of industry…
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