GZA GeoEnvironmental Acquires Glorieta Geoscience

GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. (GZA), a multi-disciplinary firm providing geotechnical, environmental, ecological, water, and construction management services, has acquired Glorieta Geoscience Inc. (GGI), a provider of professional consulting services in groundwater development, water rights, agricultural science, litigation support and environmental science throughout the Western United States. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Santa Fe, GGI serves federal, state, and municipal entities,…

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Ritchie Bros. Sells More Than CA$225 Million of Equipment in Edmonton, Canada

Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest Canadian auction of the year, selling more than 12,000 equipment items and vehicles over five days, generating more than CA$225 million (More than US$164 million) in gross transaction value. The April 24-28, online and onsite auction attracted more than 21,000 bidders from 50 countries, with approximately 93% of the equipment selling to Canadians, including 59%…

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Rock Products Sponsors Mark S. Walsh Award

May 1, 2023 – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Young Leaders Annual Meeting was held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., April 23-26. At the event, the Mark S. Walsh Award – sponsored by Rock Products – was presented to Danette Swank of Philippi-Hagenbuch by Josephine Patterson, Rock Products’ managing editor. This award is given to an aggregates industry member who embodies the qualities of professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment…

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Construction Spending Rises in March; Highways Up

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during March 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,834.7 billion, 0.3% (±0.5%) above the revised February estimate of $1,829.6 billion. The March figure is 3.8% (±1.2%) above the March 2022 estimate of $1,768.2 billion. During the first three months of this year, construction spending amounted to $403.3 billion, 4.3% (±1.0%)…

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