Nov. 19, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Transportation released state-by-state fact sheets that highlight how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will deliver for communities across the country by repairing roads and bridges, improving transportation options, building a national network of chargers to accelerate the adoption of EVs, upgrading our nation’s airports and ports, and much more.
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Holcim Launches ‘Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth’
Holcim announced its “Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth” with the goal of becoming the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions.
Read MoreConstruction Starts Rise; Highways Lower
Total construction starts pushed 16% higher in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.01 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
Read MoreWheel Loader Prices Rise
Nov. 16, 2021 – Ritchie Bros.’ November Market Trends Report continues to show positive pricing trends across all its equipment indexes, with medium earthmoving equipment prices up 36% in the United States, while truck tractors and vocational trucks are up 45% and 34%, respectively (for the three months ending Oct. 31). With this month’s report, Ritchie Bros. has included a special focus on earthmoving equipment sales…
Read MoreHistoric Moment: Infrastructure Bill Signed into Law
President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law at a “boisterous ceremony at the White House,” according to The Hill, sealing a major accomplishment of his first term after weeks of tense negotiations in the House of Representatives.
Read MoreBiden Signs Infrastructure Bill
Nov. 15, 2021 – In a ceremony that took place at the White House today, President Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that finally passed Congress after months of negotiations. “This bill marks an inflection point for us as a nation,” Biden said. “Things are going to turn around in a big way.” Biden has named…
Read MoreLandrieu to Oversee Implementation of Infrastructure Act
President Biden named Mitch Landrieu senior advisor responsible for coordinating implementation of the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Read MoreAggregates & Cement Session
Nov. 12, 2021 – I am pleased to be joining Command Alkon’s Kerry Dougan on Nov. 16th at 2:00 pm EST, for an outlook on trends in aggregates and cement, workplace and operational challenges impacting the industry, and evolving technologies that are addressing the needs of materials operations and construction projects. Click on this link to register for the event.
Read MoreSource Energy Services Hits Record Sales Volumes
Source Energy Services Ltd. announced its 2021 third-quarter financial results, reporting that it sold 751,611 metric tonnes (MT) of sand and earned sand revenue of $79.3 million; achieved record daily and monthly sand sales volumes; and added a new direct exploration and production (E&P) customer during the quarter and another shortly after the end of the quarter.
Read MorePropX Acquired by Liberty Oilfield Services
PropX has been acquired by Liberty Oilfield Services. This combination will enable PropX to enhance its equipment development as well as logistics data, software and technology, offering the industry “an unparalleled last-mile solution of equipment, software and frac experience,” the company stated.
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