With this issue, we kick off Rock Products’ 120th year celebration. That is 120 years of serving the aggregates, cement and nonmetallic minerals industries from 1896 to 2016. Rock Products has been published longer than any other industry magazine. Our 120th year coverage will be a 12-month exercise in demonstrating how history has brought us to where we are today, and how…
Read MoreDay: July 29, 2015
First Look – July 2015
TOP NEWS Granite Construction Sees Construction Materials Increase Construction Materials revenue in the first quarter of 2015 increased 16.8 percent to $41.4 million, compared with $35.5 million last year. America’s Rural Roads In Critical Need of Repair A new report released by TRIP finds that the nation’s rural transportation system is in need of improvements. U.S. Open Played on Reclaimed…
Read MoreReady Mix, Cement Prices Hold Steady
Materials and equipment prices continue to drag down overall construction costs in 2015, according to IHS and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG). Prices for copper-based wire and cable, carbon steel pipe, and fabricated structural steel registered the weakest performance.
Read MoreOff-Highway Diesel Fuel
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of July 29 is $2.442. That is lower than the previous comparison price-per-gallon of $2.559.
Read MoreHaver & Boecker Names Screen Media Manager
Haver & Boecker named Steve Fair its screen media division manager. He brings 21 years of industry experience at Haver & Boecker to his new role. “I have been fortunate enough to work with great people, colleagues and customers who have shown and taught me a lot,” Fair said. “During my time at Haver & Boecker, I have seen a lot…
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