At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $586.3 billion, new construction starts in July fell 2 percent from the previous month, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. A steep drop by electric utilities pulled down the nonbuilding construction sector, which in turn contributed to the slight decline for total construction starts.
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Permitting – August 2016
Washington Quarry Faces Opposition • Vulcan Quarry to Open in South Carolina • Colorado Quarry Deal Being Considered • Wisconsin Quarry Gets Green Light
Read MoreARTBA Challenges FHWA Greenhouse Gas Proposal
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) challenged the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) proposal to measure greenhouse gas emissions from new transportation projects.
Read MoreIdler Misalignment on Belt Conveyors
If Your Belts are Misaligned, You are Likely Wasting Power and Money. By Allen V. Reicks
Read MoreSuperior Hires Dunne in Business Development Role
Superior Industries Inc. recently added Michael Dunne to its international sales team to develop business partnerships throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Dunne possesses more than 20 years of experience in the construction aggregates and mining industries. Dunne’s responsibilities will include working with the manufacturer’s product development team establishing and evolving Superior’s crushing, screening, washing and conveying related…
Read MoreAggregates Production Strong in Second Quarter
An estimated 646 metric tons (Mt) of total construction aggregates was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second quarter of 2016, an increase of 6 percent compared with that of the second quarter of 2015, according to statistics from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Read MoreHousing Starts Climb Higher in July
Nationwide housing starts rose 2.1 percent in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.21 million units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department. This is the highest reading since February. Multifamily housing was up 5 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 441,000 units in July…
Read MoreHouse Majority Leader Meets With Aggregates Companies
CalPortland recently organized a face-to-face lunch meeting with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). It was a chance for CalPortland staff and leaders, as well as representatives from National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) member companies, the National Ready-Mix Concrete Association, Portland Cement Association and the American Concrete Pavement Association to talk about the value of the aggregates industry…
Read MoreEconomists Predict Construction Industry Growth
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Chief Economist Anirban Basu, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chief Economist Kermit Baker and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chief Economist Robert Dietz predicted continued growth for the construction industry in 2017 during a joint economic forecast.
Read MoreAtlanta JCB Joins Dealer Network, Hosts Open House
Marietta, Ga.-based Atlanta JCB is the newest addition to JCB’s North American dealer network. To celebrate its grand opening, Atlanta JCB will offer special discounts on all JCB equipment during the month of September. Additionally, the dealership will host an open house on Friday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 879 Pickens Industrial Drive. Atlanta JCB serves as North…
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