March 3, 2020 – The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), like the organizers of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020, are remaining vigilant with regard to the reality of the coronavirus, and have released the following statement concerning the association’s upcoming annual convention: “NSSGA’s 2020 Annual Convention will take place in Las Vegas. We continue to coordinate with our partners and other organizations on the…
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Construction Spending Rises in January; Highways Up
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that construction spending during January 2020 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,369.2 billion, 1.8% (±0.8%) above the revised December estimate of $1,345.5 billion.
Read MoreAASHTO Campaign Links Transportation Investment to Benefits
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is beginning a new public outreach campaign entitled “The Benefits of Transportation: The Solutions State DOTs Bring to People & Their Communities.”
Read MoreAED President Urges Swift Ratification of North American Trade Deal
On Feb. 26, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire testified before the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on International Trade about the importance of swiftly approving implementing legislation to ratify the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Appearing via teleconference from AED headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill., McGuire discussed the importance of North American trade certainty. He said, “By modernizing…
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