Sandvik Mining Academy Registration Open

Registration is now open for Sandvik’s second Mining Academy Seminar. It will take place at the Seelbach Hilton, Louisville, Ky., on Oct. 29-31. After a successful launch in 2018, this event – which is styled after the established Quarry Academy program and also organized by Dyno Nobel and Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology – is an educational seminar that looks at the full…

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A Garbini Goodbye

Robert Garbini Feb. 22, 2019 – Another long-time construction-materials industry stalwart is retiring. The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) board has appointed Michael Philipps as successor to Robert Garbini, who will retire as staff president at the conclusion of the association’s 2019 convention, March 5-7, in Tampa. Philipps will arrive with 30-plus years in concrete and construction, most recently serving as vice president…

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January Construction Starts Rise 2 Percent

The value of new construction starts in January advanced 2 percent compared to December, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $722.5 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The slight gain followed the loss of momentum that was reported towards the end of 2018, with total construction declines of 7 percent in November and 10 percent in December. 

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