Curry Supply Co. hired Micah Gerrity as its service manager. Gerrity brings a strong mix of knowledge and nearly 17 years of in-the-field experience to the team, which the company said will help to efficiently process the service needs of its growing customer base. In 2000, Gerrity completed his academic career with an associate degree in Heavy Equipment Technology (CAT…
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Proposed Standard Aims to Improve Durability of Concrete
ASTM International’s concrete and concrete aggregates committee (C09) has developed a test method aimed at improving and standardizing the way that resistance of concrete to electrical current flow helps assess its durability.
Read MoreTrump Apprentice Program Stiffs Construction Industry
The Trump administration announced a program to boost funding and change the way apprenticeship programs are managed in the United States. These new apprenticeships would be run by businesses and industry associations, called Industry Recognized Apprentice Programs (IRAPs), in partnerships with schools.
Read MoreConstruction Spending Dips in May; Highways Down 3.2%
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that construction spending during May 2019 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,293.9 billion, 0.8% (±1.2%) below the revised April estimate of $1,304.0 billion. The May figure is 2.3%( ±1.5%) below the May 2018 estimate of $1,324.3 billion.
Read MoreHighways With a THUD
July 1, 2019 – The House of Representatives last week passed a major spending package, HR3055, containing $87.7 billion in Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations for Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (THUD). This “minibus” package – composed of four other appropriations bills in addition to THUD – was the second of three packages considered by the House for FY 2020, and passed the chamber…
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