Maryland Stone Producers Honored for Safety

The Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association (MTBMA) recognized outstanding operators at their fourth annual safety banquet on April 22. Joseph Casper, National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) vice president of safety, called attention to outstanding NSSGA producer members in the state, Aggregate Industries, Blue Grass Materials and Chaney Enterprises for success in eliminating injuries.

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CEMEX Stakes Position on Climate Change

CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. staked its position on climate change, by reaffirming its commitment to the recently signed Paris Agreement. CEMEX said it agrees with the vast majority of the scientific community that the benefits of mitigating global warming will by far outweigh any costs to achieve this goal, and welcomes the ambitious targets, the bottom-up commitments from signatory Countries,…

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Construction Employment Still Increasing

Construction employment increased in 244 out of 358 metro areas, was unchanged in 44 and declined in 70 between March 2015 and March 2016, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the new figures show that the construction sector, in most parts of the country, continues…

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ProCon JCB to Host Open House

ProCon JCB will be hosting an open house on Thursday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the company’s headquarters, 461 Pioneer Place, Las Cruces, N.M. In addition to enjoying a free lunch, attendees will have the opportunity to view heavy equipment, demo new JCB machines, talk to product specialists, and take advantage of exclusive tool and equipment specials.…

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