CEMEX USA has been recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for its strong and ongoing commitment to biodiversity, conservation education and environmental partnerships within the communities where it operates.
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TRIP: New Mexico Road and Bridges Need Long-Term Upgrade
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost New Mexico motorists a total of $2.6 billion statewide annually – as much as $2,114 per driver – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays. Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local, state and federal levels could relieve traffic congestion, improve…
Read MoreFatal U.S. Mining Accidents Dropped in 2019
There were 24 mining fatalities in the United States in 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported.
Read MoreInfrastructure Bill: How Will We Pay for It?
The House Ways and Means Committee met to discuss how to pay for a proposed $760 billion federal infrastructure bill.
Read More2019 New Home Sales Up 10% Over 2018
Sales of newly built, single-family homes declined 0.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 694,000 units in December, coming off a downward revision in November, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The monthly number is 23% higher than the December 2018 pace. An estimated 681,000 new homes were sold in 2019, 10.3% higher than…
Read MoreAlan Parks
On the heels of the EPA announcement of its final Water rule, National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) member Alan Parks, Memphis Stone & Gravel Co., had an op-ed published in Bloomberg Environment on the impact of the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule: Definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS). Parks has been among the NSSGA members engaged in NSSGA’s advocacy on the WOTUS rule for…
Read MoreHouse Leaders Propose $760 Billion Infrastructure Bill
Congressional Democrats and House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.) are proposing a $760 billion, five-year infrastructure spending bill that aims to rebuild our crumbling roads and bridges, while reducing carbon pollution.
Read MoreHyundai Construction Equipment Expands Network with Hayden Machinery
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas (HCEA) announced the expansion of its North American authorized dealer network with the addition of Springfield, Mo.-based Hayden Machinery, LLC. With the addition of this new dealership, Hyundai’s North American network now includes 75 dealerships operating in 182 locations, offering sales, service, and parts for the full line of Hyundai excavators, wheel loaders, compaction rollers and other…
Read MoreLiebherr USA Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Liebherr USA celebrates 50 years of success as a leading manufacturer in North America this year. With an anniversary theme of “United by Success,” the manufacturer will focus on 10 innovative product divisions across the U.S. in addition to its commitment to the success of customers, business partners and employees. “The ‘United by Success’ campaign shows that our customers and our…
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg 2020: Telsmith Launches Titan T200 Cone Crusher
Telsmith Inc. will launch and promote the Titan T200 Cone Crusher at ConExpo-Con/Agg, March 10-14 in Las Vegas, at booth C-30336. The T200 cone is the newest model in the line-up of Titan series crushers that were originally introduced in 2012, which are designed to deliver maximum uptime availability while also minimizing maintenance costs. The Titan T200 Cone Crusher utilizes…
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