May 3, 2021 – Since the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, the first megaproject in U.S. history, crews around the nation have always eyed making the country’s infrastructure better and more efficient. ConExpo-Con/Agg 365 recently ranked the top five infrastructure projects currently underway in the United States. Hint: there’s a lot of transit on the list. Check out the…
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B2W Software delivers a differentiating approach for managing estimating and operations in heavy construction. Instead of fighting the limitation and liabilities of disparate software programs, contractors can establish one cohesive platform.
Read MoreDoosan Launches New Wheel Loaders
Doosan Infracore North America LLC, is launching its next-generation wheel loaders, the -7 Series, in the United States. and Canada. All-new redesigned cabs with first-class comfort features, increased bucket capacities and new, fuel-saving technologies are highlights of this next generation of Doosan wheel loaders.
Read MoreCEMEX U.S. Sales Up 5% in First Quarter
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced strong results in the first quarter of 2021 with EBITDA growing on a year-over-year basis in all regions. Consolidated net sales increased 9%, on a year-over-year basis to $3.4 billion in the first quarter of 2021.
Read MoreKrumenacher Pens Quarry Regulatory Book
Noted frac sand industry consultant Mark J. Krumenacher, senior principal/senior vice president for GZA GeoEnvironmental, has written a new book, “Quarry Regulatory Control and Permitting: Defending the Foundation of a Sustainable Society.” “There is no book or information source that addresses the extent of regulatory control and oversight and the challenges of permitting,” Krumenacher said. “If you or your partners…
Read MoreU.S. Silica Increases Tonnage in First Quarter
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. announced a net loss of $20.8 million, or $(0.28) per basic and diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, compared with net income of $4.6 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2020.
Read MoreOhio Rail Commission Approves Loan for MPR
The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ODC) approved a $500,000 loan to Mountaineer Products Inc., doing business as MPR Supply Chain Solutions, to purchase 50 acres along the Ohio River with frontage on two rail lines as part of the first, $9.5 million phase of a multimodal project.
Read MoreCanadian National Railway Seeks to Acquire Kansas City Southern
Canadian National Railway is making a $33.7 billion cash-and-stock offer for the Kansas City Southern. The bid is higher than a $25 billion cash-and-stock proposal made by Canadian Pacific last month.
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• Oil prices extended gains at press time after rising 1% in the previous session, as bullish forecasts of recovering demand outweighed concerns about the impact of rising COVID-19 cases in Brazil, India and Japan. Brent rose 89 cents, or 1.3%, to $68.16 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 83 cents, or 1.3%, at $64.69 a…
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