The Senate confirmed former coal industry lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, despite concerns by Democrats and one Republican about regulatory rollbacks he’s made in eight months as the agency’s acting chief.
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Nation’s Governors Hear Promising Words on Infrastructure
More than half of the nation’s governors gathered in Washington, D.C., recently, and both President Trump and Vice President Pence mentioned their commitment to investing in infrastructure this year. They addressed funding and the need to base regulations for permits on sound science.
Read MoreArcosa Reaps Benefits from ACG Materials Acquisition
Arcosa Inc., a provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions, announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2018.
Read MoreConstruction Equipment Auction Sets Records
Feb. 28, 2019 – A sea of equipment stretched across the 220-acre Ritchie Bros. auction site in Orlando last week as the company hosted its largest auction ever. Over six days the company sold more than 13,350 assets for a record $297 million – up 7 percent from last year’s $278 million total. The massive selection of equipment attracted more than…
Read MoreAlabama Roads, Bridges in Dire Need of Repair
Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost Alabama motorists a total of $5.3 billion per year – as much as $1,846 per driver in some areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays.
Read MoreHousing Starts Drop in December
With the delayed December data now published, the pace of single-family starts declined for the fourth consecutive month as housing affordability concerns weighed on the home construction market at the end of 2018. However, home building posted gains in 2018 relative to 2017. Total single-family and apartment construction starts were up 3.6 percent for the year, according to the joint data release…
Read MoreTaking a Quantum Leap
Feb. 27, 2019 – If you are U.S. Concrete, that Polaris acquisition is paying huge dividends. For 2018, the company’s Aggregate products revenue increased a totally crazy 101.3 percent to $182.6 million. Aggregate products volume increased 79.3 percent to 11.1 million tons. For the fourth quarter of 2018, Aggregate products revenue increased 59.5 percent to $46.4 million. Aggregate products volume increased 41.0 percent to 2.7 million tons. “Polaris continues to provide…
Read MorePolaris Acquisition Drives U.S. Concrete Aggregates Gains
U.S. Concrete Inc. reported results for the full year and quarter ended Dec. 31, 2018. For 2018, the company is reporting:
Read MoreMcCloskey International’s Newest Stacker Is Versatile
AGG1 visitors got a first look at McCloskey International’s new tracked radial stacker – the ST80T Radial – that allows operators to switch from tracked to wheel in minutes. Built-in leveling indicators allow operators to position the stacker regardless of the ground evenness, with independent hydraulic jacklegs to stabilize once in place. A level gauge allows operators to position the…
Read MoreEvoQuip Adds Powerscreen Texas to Distributor Network
EvoQuip appointed Powerscreen Texas as the authorized distributor for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. The longstanding company will sell the full EvoQuip portfolio of compact crushing and screening equipment. Sam McNabb (pictured left), president and owner of Powerscreen Texas, said, “We are delighted to take on EvoQuip and be a part of what is a growing brand. The equipment is…
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