Construction employment increased by 5,000 jobs in April to the highest level in more than nine years amid strong demand for new construction services, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned, however, that a shortage of available qualified workers likely limited the number of new jobs added last month.
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Oklahoma Roads, Bridges Need Added Investment
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost Oklahoma motorists a total of $5 billion statewide annually – $2,175 per driver in the Oklahoma City urban area – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays.
Read MoreAED Praises Reauthorization of Technical Education Act
Brian P. McGuire, president and CEO of Associated Equipment Distributors (AED), issued the following statement in conjunction with the introduction of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act. “AED congratulates the House Education & Workforce Committee’s leadership for introducing the Strengthening Career and Technical…
Read MoreVulcan Materials’ First-Quarter Revenues up 4 Percent
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. Net earnings were $45 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $149 million. The company’s first quarter results “reflect solid price growth in aggregates, the continuing recovery in construction materials demand and strong profitability in its Concrete and Asphalt segments,” according to the company.
Read MoreNSSGA Engineering and Technical Committee Seeks Solutions
NSSGA’s Engineering and Technical Committee met during the association’s Annual Convention in Las Vegas to provide workable solutions to the industry’s challenges.
Read MoreRepublicans Balk Over Raising Gas Tax
May 8, 2017 – Republicans are balking over President Trump’s openness to raising the federal gas tax to help pay for U.S. roads and highways – a politically fraught issue that lawmakers have avoided for years, according to The Hill. There are a handful of GOP lawmakers who are champions of increasing the gas tax, something that hasn’t happened in more than two…
Read MoreKolberg-Pioneer Debuts 170-ft. SuperStacker
Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. (KPI), which goes to market with Johnson Crushers International Inc. and Astec Mobile Screens Inc., debuted a new 170-ft. SuperStacker, its latest model of telescoping stackers, at this year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg show. The 170-ft. SuperStacker is a new addition to the product line. SuperStackers minimize material segregation by stockpiling in layers. Tail end counterweights and its wide operating footprint…
Read MoreLuck Companies Takes Action to Improve Chesapeake Bay
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay recognized Luck Companies – Corporate Campus as a “Businesses for the Bay” Founding Gold Member. Luck Companies – Corporate Campus renewed its membership with a growing partnership of large and small businesses in the Chesapeake Bay watershed that are undertaking voluntary actions to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed, rivers…
Read MoreAEM Elects Godbersen, Cobey, Erholtz to Board Positions
AEM is the North American-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers. AEM officers and directors work on behalf of all member companies, giving their time and talent to provide strategic direction and guidance for association action in areas including public policy, market data and exhibitions, as well as technical, safety and regulatory issues, and education/training. “Member participation…
Read MoreVan der Graaf Holds Drum Motor Seminars in Texas
Van der Graaf held several seminars in Texas to demonstrate to local aggregates producers how to optimize the efficiency, operating costs and safety of drives. The seminars were held in Fort Worth and New Braunfels. Rock Products was on-hand to participate in the Fort Worth session.
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