Command Alkon has introduced CONNEX, a next-generation vertical cloud solution designed to increase productivity levels and create unprecedented results across project performance, schedule, workforce management and safety. When no longer reliant on manual or paper-based workflows, CONNEX-enabled companies gain many more automated processes, capture clear visibility into inter-company operations, and experience real-time collaboration and business intelligence tools tailored to their…
Read MoreDay: September 17, 2019
Use of Recycled Asphalt Reaches New High
Asphalt pavements are the most consistently recycled material in the United States. Every day as part of maintenance and improvement projects, old asphalt pavement material is reclaimed from roads and parking lots and then put back to use in new pavements.
Read MoreGreat Lakes Ports Report Busy August
U.S. Great Lakes ports reported a busy August shipping construction materials, road salt, aluminum and wind energy components. Year-to-date (March 22 to August 31) cement and clinker volumes via the St. Lawrence Seaway have totaled 1.1.million metric tons, up 1% over the same period as last year. Year-to-date stone shipments via the St. Lawrence Seaway total 348,000 metric tons, up 10%.
Read MoreHaulHub Announces Partnership with Command Alkon
HaulHub Technologies, the Boston technology firm modernizing the heavy construction industry with state-of-the-art, mobile- and web-based solutions, announced it is the first partner to join Command Alkon’s CONNEX Platform, a supplier collaboration platform that enables cross-company visibility into processes, systems and data.
Read MoreStonePoint Materials Acquires Standard Gravel
StonePoint Materials LLC has acquired Standard Gravel Co. LLC. Standard is a leading regional producer of sand and gravel serving eastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi from four active mine sites.
Read MoreChao Under Investigation
Sept. 16, 2019 – Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is under investigation by the House Oversight and Reform Committee for improperly using her office to benefit herself and a shipping company owned by her family. Chao is also under investigation for her failure to divest from Vulcan Materials Co., where she had served on the board of directors before her appointment to…
Read MoreC. Paul Palmer Promoted at National Lime & Stone
In addition to his title as president, C. Paul Palmer has been promoted to chief executive officer by the board of directors of the National Lime and Stone Co. The promotion was announced by current CEO Carleton P. Palmer, who will remain with the company as executive chairman. In his new capacity, Paul Palmer is the primary executive responsible for…
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