Heavy civil construction is deemed essential to our economy and has continued in many jurisdictions throughout the economic shutdown. However, data from The Civil Quarterly (TCQ), a new publication from Dodge Data & Analytics, reveals contractors in this sector are facing supply chain issues and other challenges in keeping job sites going.
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Metso Outotec Begins Operations
The boards of directors of Metso Corp. and Outotec Oyj completed the combination of Metso’s Minerals business and Outotec through a partial demerger of Metso in accordance with the demerger plan and combination agreement signed on July 4, 2019. Metso Outotec, a new company with leadership in sustainable minerals, and metals processing and recycling technologies, has now begun operations. Headquartered in…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Loses Ground in June
The Dodge Momentum Index dropped 6.6% in June to 121.5 (2000=100) from the revised May reading of 130.1. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. The institutional component of the Momentum…
Read MoreLiuGong NA Adds Atlantic Industrial Equipment to Dealer Network
Atlantic Industrial Equipment LG is the newest member in the LiuGong North America family of dealers. Established in late 2019, Atlantic Industrial Equipment will offer the complete LiuGong NA product line – wheel loaders, excavators, mini excavators, Dressta dozers, skid steers and 31 models of Class 1, 3, 4 and 5 industrial forklifts. The new dealership is partnering with Nova Truck…
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