The Trump administration is preparing a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure proposal as part of its push to spur the world’s largest economy back to life, according to people familiar with the plan.
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Construction Starts Post Small Gain in May
Total construction starts rose 3% from April to May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $595.1 billion, following a 25% decline the previous month. Several large nonresidential building projects broke ground in May resulting in the gain. Removing those large projects from the statistics would have resulted in no change in starts over the month. In May, nonresidential buildings increased 8%,…
Read MoreCensus Pulse Survey Finds Modest Improvements
June 15, 2020 – According to Ken Simonson, Associated General Contractors of America chief economist, the Census Bureau released the results of its sixth Small Business Pulse Survey, with responses from May 31 to June 6, that “is intended to provide crucial weekly data on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the nation’s businesses.” There was modest improvement in several metrics for construction…
Read MoreCedarapids Launches New Cone Crusher Plant
Cedarapids introduced its new CRC320 plant featuring the TG320 300-hp bushing cone crusher with an exceptionally large feed opening. This economical portable plant runs smoothly with the optional patent-pending “canted” jack system. Easily transported on the road or on-site, the all-electric plant takes the TG Series cones portable to fit a variety of layouts and applications. The TG320 can be…
Read MoreNorthern Frac Sand Industry in Dire Straits
The Northern frac sand industry is in a huge rut.
Read MoreCanadian National Railway Says Business is Downhill
Canadian National Railway Co. said business has gone downhill since mid-March as the COVID-19 pandemic ripped into a sector that serves as a barometer of economic cycles.
Read MoreVista Proppants and Logistics Files to Reorganize Under Chapter 11
Vista Proppants and Logistics LLC and its subsidiaries have commenced cases for a voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
Read MoreSelect Sands Reports Positive Signs in First Quarter
Select Sands Corp. announced operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2020. The company is reporting:
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• A former Preferred Sands executive is the subject of a feature story in Sports Illustrated.
Read MoreNSSGA Taps Lynch as Director of Communications, Press Secretary
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced Kerry Lynch will join the organization as director of communications and press secretary. Lynch brings a wealth of experience in supporting policy issues through strategic communications initiatives. “We are very excited to bring Kerry on board to strengthen our communications efforts,” said NSSGA President and CEO Michael W. Johnson. “Kerry’s experience in working…
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