SANY America, Inc. has increased the availability of its construction equipment in the Pacific Northwest thanks to a new dealership agreement with Equipment NW in Canby, Ore. It is the first SANY dealership in the state of Oregon, and is conveniently located just south of Portland, along the Pacific Highway. An offshoot of KHC Inc., a construction and contracting firm serving the region…
Read MoreDay: March 26, 2020
New Home Sales Fall in February
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 4.4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 765,000 units in February, coming off a sharp upward revision in January, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The February rate is 14.3% higher than the February 2019 pace, and January and February readings mark the highest monthly sales paces since July 2007.
Read MoreCoronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Passed by Senate
The U.S. Senate approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. According to an analysis by the Associated Equipment Distributors, highlights of the legislation are:
Read MoreUrge Your Governor to Classify the Aggregates Industry as Essential
March 26, 2020 – The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) is urging NSSGA members and all aggregates producers to contact local, state and federal leaders to let them know that the aggregate and construction industries must be designated as essential industries to ensure vital public works projects continue; materials can reach those who need them most; and vertical structures can be built to…
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