Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 ended June 30, 2014. Notable items for the quarter include (all comparisons, unless otherwise noted, are with the prior year’s first quarter):
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Ontario to Invest $130 Billion in Infrastructure
Ontario is moving forward with its plan to build opportunity and security for the future. The 2014 Ontario Budget tabled by Minister of Finance Charles Sousa takes immediate action to create jobs by investing in a highly skilled workforce, building modern infrastructure and transportation networks, and supporting a dynamic and innovative business climate.
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The U.S. construction industry added 6,000 jobs in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) July 3 report; however, nonresidential construction added only 700 of those jobs and the heavy and civil engineering sector lost 700 jobs.
Read MoreLafarge Slag Cement Used at One World Trade Center
Taking advantage of innovative construction materials, the 104-story, 1,776-ft. One World Trade Center tower is designed to be the safest and most environmentally friendly commercial building in the world, according to Lafarge.
Read MoreNonmetallic Mineral Products Index Increases
The nonmetallic mineral products leading index increased 1.0 percent to 238.1 in June from a revised 235.7 in May, and its six-month smoothed growth rate increased to 5.4 percent from a revised 4.0 percent in May, according to USGS.
Read MoreKlüber Lubrication Multi-Purpose Lubricant
Klϋber Lubrication introduced Klübertemp GR AR 555, a multi-purpose lubricant offering exceptional corrosion protection and high evaporation stability, according to the company.
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