As I have loudly predicted for many months now and wrote in this space again last month: There is no recession in the near term, and none in sight. While that is welcome news to all in our industry, whether it be the large multi-nationals with their all-important shareholder interests to consider, or the privately held independent producer who has…
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Aggregates Pricing Over The Past 30 Years
History Will Not Repeat Itself For The Aggregates Industry. By Barry Hudson and Laura Georgi Over the past 30 years, the price evolution of construction aggregates in the United States has experienced various trends and fluctuations. Construction aggregates, including sand, gravel, crushed stone and other materials, are essential components in the construction industry, used for various applications such as road…
Read MoreBulkSource Offers Flow Supply Chain Management Software
Flow, from BulkSource, is a supply chain management software for the infrastructure materials industry. With an intuitive user experience, comprehensive features, and flexible technology, Flow is an incredibly powerful solution for the entire supply operation, the company stated. Producers conduct frictionless commerce by integrating customers and logistics partners, while simplifying internal quote-to-cash processes. Flow Features: Site & Inventory ManagementProducers manage…
Read MoreCalifornia Proposes Permitting Reforms
May 24, 2023 – According to the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association, last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued broad proposals to expedite permitting for infrastructure projects. The package of reforms include an executive order and 11 legislative changes. The executive order, which takes effect immediately, creates an Infrastructure Strike Team for projects with significant challenges; a Task Force to assist with…
Read MoreTRIP: Costly to Drive Maryland Roads
As vehicle travel in Maryland returns to near pre-pandemic levels, the state’s congested roads, highways and bottlenecks choke commuting and commerce and cost the state’s drivers a total of $5.8 billion annually – up to $2,465 per driver – in the form of auto and truck delays, wasted fuel and emissions.
Read MoreTAC Insight/Fastweigh at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023
Fast-Weigh is the industry’s first cloud-based system supporting all aspects of construction materials sales and transportation — dispatch, load-out, scale ticketing, billing, payments and delivery. Its platform brings aggregates producers, haulers, and contractors together under one roof with a modern, unified system that eliminates the need for servers, manual backups and other costly IT infrastructure.
Read MoreConstruction Equipment Industry to Take Over National Mall
The National Mall is a treasured landmark of our nation’s capital, attracting millions of visitors every year. And while construction equipment has been known to grace the Mall for ongoing care and maintenance, May 14-16, 2023, the equipment on the National Mall will be there for a very different reason.
Read MoreMexico Seizes Port Owned by Vulcan Materials
Vulcan Materials said that Mexican police and soldiers have illegally entered and seized a cargo port it operates on land it owns on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, according to the AP. The company said police forced their way into the Caribbean coast dock at Punta Venado, near Playa del Carmen, last week. “It should be clear that the rule of law is…
Read MoreKomatsu, Cummins Partner to Create Remote Equipment-Monitoring Solution
Unplanned downtime from equipment and engine maintenance at mines can be very costly. To create more value for customers, Komatsu and Cummins have partnered to deliver a new, integrated remote equipment-monitoring solution designed to reduce unplanned stoppages, accelerate maintenance execution, and extend component life and maintenance intervals. By sharing equipment health and performance data over common infrastructure, and collaborating on…
Read MoreMAJOR Tells How To Improve Profitability In Aggregate Applications
By Matthew Armstrong As infrastructure demand increases, so does the need for building materials. Now more than ever, producers must evaluate their operations and ensure they are equipped with the right tools to maximize their production. Here are three considerations to improve an operation’s efficiency and profitability courtesy of MAJOR. Prioritize Productivity for Profitability –While often overlooked, screen media is…
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