Doosan Infracore North America has expanded its dealer network with an additional location of Cascade Trader Inc. as an authorized sales, service, parts and rental provider of Doosan equipment. The company now offers its customers in Hayden and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Spokane, Wash., a wide range of Doosan equipment. Crawler excavators, log loaders, wheel excavators, material handlers and wheel loaders…
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Dodge Momentum Index Moves Higher in October
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 6.9% in October to 152.6 (2000=100) from the revised September reading of 142.7. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
Read MoreFor Five Years No U.S. Mines Have Met POV Criteria
For the fifth consecutive year, none of the nation’s more than 13,000 mining operations met the criteria for a Pattern of Violations (POV), the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced. The screening period started on Sept. 1, 2018, and ended on Aug. 31, 2019.
Read MoreElevate was Great
Nov. 7, 2019 – Command Alkon’s Elevate Conference in Chicago was a great experience, with plenty of technology to see and excellent face time with industry professionals. I had the privilege of leading a group discussion focusing on industry technology and the use of Command Alkon products at aggregates operations with IT specialists from Vulcan Materials, Graniterock and Midwest Concrete Materials. Look for…
Read MoreVoters Approve Nearly 90% of Transportation Ballot Measures
Voters in 19 states Nov. 5 sent a decisive message of support for transportation investment, approving almost 90% of 305 state and local transportation ballot measures.
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