The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) recently conducted a membership survey revealing feelings of optimism among contractors toward the future of the construction industry. A positive outlook is apparent as respondents anticipate favorable financial performance and recruitment opportunities for their companies in 2024. “The collective optimism of our members is the cornerstone driving the construction industry’s growth.…
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Holcim Names Gutovic CEO
Holcim’s board of directors appointed Miljan Gutovic as chief executive officer (CEO) of Holcim, effective May 1. He will succeed the current CEO Jan Jenisch, who will focus on his role as chairman and will stand for re-election at the AGM in May. Also, the board has tasked Jenisch to lead the planned U.S. listing of Holcim’s North America business.…
Read MoreDeere Makes Donation Match Commitment to Construction Angels
Continuing its commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the construction industry, John Deere announced that it is committed to matching donations, up to a total of $100,000, made to the Construction Angels nonprofit organization from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. Construction Angels offers critical support when tragedy strikes, providing financial assistance, grief counseling services and long-term scholarship funding to…
Read MoreAGC’s Sandherr to Retire; Shoaf To Become CEO
Stephen E. Sandherr announced his retirement as chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), effective March 31, 2024. Sandherr has been CEO of the association for the commercial construction industry for 27 years and has served it for 37 years in various capacities. The association also announced that its current chief operating officer, Jeffrey Shoaf will serve…
Read MoreFormer Rogers Group Exec Joins Landmark Construction as COO
Landmark Construction Co., a prominent name in the civil construction industry, announced the appointment of Anthony M. Garcia as its new chief operating officer (COO). “Garcia brings an impressive background in the construction sector, marked by more than a decade of exemplary leadership and a profound commitment to operational excellence,” the company stated. For the past decade, Garcia has been…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About the Silent Killers In The Construction Industry.
By Joe McGuire, PhD and Lucas Simpson, M Ed The March 8, 2023, edition of the University of South Florida’s (USF) MUMA College of Business, Student Spotlight, focused on Vince Hafeli, the president of Ajax Paving. Hafeli is not only active in his role as company president but is also a student in USF’s Doctor of Business Administration Program and…
Read MoreFive Reasons Jobsites and Plants are Going Electric
By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) staff Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work. Now, however, electric equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent on and around jobsites and in processing plants. Its potential is evident. Its…
Read MoreLafarge Canada Electrifies Work Truck Fleet
Lafarge Canada announced a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and the journey towards achieving net-zero emissions. The company is taking a pivotal step by electrifying its work truck fleet in conjunction with North American electric vehicle supplier Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC), resulting in a reduction in scope 1 emissions on site. Lafarge is Canada’s largest provider of sustainable…
Read MoreCDE Commissions Its Largest C&D Waste Plant
Later this year, washing experts CDE, in partnership with concrete, asphalt and aggregate recycling firm Calgary Aggregate Recycling Inc. (CAR), will host an open house event to showcase the company’s largest construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling plant in Canada. Recently commissioned at CAR’s recycling facility in south east Calgary, the new 250 tph washing solution, designed and engineered by…
Read MoreVolvo, Heidelberg Partner for Emissions Reduction
Heidelberg Materials signed a collaboration agreement with Volvo Group with the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions in the construction industry. The aim is to jointly investigate and develop how the loading and hauling needs of Heidelberg Materials can be solved with the help of electrified vehicles and related services. As part of the agreement, Volvo Group’s emission-free solutions, a…
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