March 7, 2020 – The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) is urging aggregates producers to support their state Department of Transportation (DoT). Without Federal assistance, state DoTs are vulnerable to disruption due to lack of funding resources. As our nation continues to adjust to the compounding impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that state DoTs receive federal relief in response…
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Dodge Momentum Index Trips on COVID-19 in April
The Dodge Momentum Index moved 6.0% lower in April to 135.9 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 144.5. 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. Both components of the Momentum Index pulled…
Read MoreC.W. Machine Worx Names VCES as Exclusive California Dealer
Ohio-based C.W. Machine Worx, Ltd. has appointed Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) as the exclusive distributor of its dust suppression products in California. VCES is a leading provider of construction equipment and services throughout California. By adding dust suppression equipment to its already diverse product line, VCES is strengthening its commitment to the safety of its customers, the public,…
Read MoreGCCA Releases New Industry Biodiversity Guidelines
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has published new guidelines aimed at further improving the biodiversity performance of the industry’s quarries. The guidelines support the association’s Sustainability Charter implementation and represent a collaborative effort by member companies to improve overall performance in biodiversity management and quarry rehabilitation.
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