The U.S. Census Bureau announced that construction spending during October 2019 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,291.1 billion, 0.8% (±1.0%) below the revised September estimate of $1,301.8 billion. The October figure is 1.1% (±1.5%) above the October 2018 estimate of $1,277.4 billion. During the first 10 months of this year, construction spending amounted to $1,086.5 billion, 1.7% (±1.2%) below the $1,105.2 billion for the same…
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Archibald Joins Supreme Manufacturing
Supreme Manufacturing, a manufacturer of clamshell dredges and other specialized equipment, announced its recent hire of Elliot Archibald, who joins as vice president of sales and marketing. Archibald is a third-generation member of the aggregates and mining industry and joins Supreme by way of the company’s relationship with Q4 Impact Group, a consulting and communications firm where Archibald previously oversaw…
Read MoreMSHA Reports Year’s 21st Fatality
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that while spotting for a dump truck, a contractor stepped directly into the path of a bulldozer and died at the scene on Nov. 16.
Read MoreTrimble Offers White Paper: Taking a C-Level View
Today’s aggregates executives have much to keep them up at night. Like most business leaders, the pressure to maximize returns while decreasing overhead is constant. But executives in the aggregates industry also face increasing pressure to improve operational efficiency, sustainability and safety performance while maintaining a competitive advantage and exploring new revenue streams. Add to that the desire to make…
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