Total construction starts decreased 2% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts grew 2%, nonbuilding starts moved 14% lower, while residential building starts grew 4%.
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Five Factors Impacting Equipment Manufacturing’s Regulatory Landscape
By Jason Malcore Over the last 25 years, the global regulatory landscape has continued to expand and grow more complex with each passing year. This has led to larger administrative burdens, costly product re-designs, higher barriers to trade and more uncertainty for industry as they look to navigate the future business environment. There are a variety of different factors that…
Read MoreEagle Crusher to Debut Next-Generation 1200-CC Crushing Plant
Eagle Crusher Co. will introduce its next-generation 1200-CC portable crushing and screening plant at Booth #1912 at World of Asphalt/AGG1, March 25-27, 2025, in St. Louis.
Read MoreBulkSource Hires Former Summit Materials President Tom Hill
BulkSource, a technology platform for the aggregate and construction materials industries, has hired industry veteran Tom Hill as its chairman and investor. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Denver, BulkSource is an operator-driven supply chain platform revolutionizing the aggregate, asphalt and concrete sectors. BulkSource’s technology empowers clients with streamlined solutions that drive efficiency, scalability and innovation, requiring minimal IT investment,…
Read MoreGranite Tapped for Rail Yard Project
Granite has been awarded an approximately $71 million contract by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to expand and update the rail yard at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. Project funding is to come from federal sources and was included in Granite’s 2024 third-quarter CAP. Granite’s work will add new loading spurs, expand the vehicle staging area, and…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index up 10.2%
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 10.2% in December to 212.0 (2000=100) from the revised November reading of 192.3. Over the month, commercial planning increased 14.2% while institutional planning improved 2.5%. “Commercial activity rebounded strongly in December, thanks to a re-acceleration in data center and warehouse planning activity,” stated Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting…
Read MoreMcLanahan, Blue Water Industries to Host Florida Open House Event
McLanahan Corp. will partner with Blue Water Industries to host an open house event in Davenport, Fla., on March 6, 2025. This event will offer attendees the chance to explore a custom McLanahan Wash Plant and learn how McLanahan equipment can be designed to fit a site’s specific needs. The open house event will include sessions designed to showcase McLanahan’s…
Read MoreSuperior Industries Releases Vantage Automation Version 7.2 for Cones
Superior Industries Inc. announced the release of Vantage Automation version 7.2, the latest evolution of its cone crusher control platform. Designed to improve the user experience and enhance data gathering for diagnostics, v7.2 delivers a significant upgrade for both Patriot Cone and Dakota Cone Crushers. “This update underscores the value of strong relationships with dealers and customers,” said Jarrod Adcock,…
Read MoreSuperior Industries Adds McKinney as Product Manager for Portable Plants
Superior Industries Inc. added Devon McKinney as the new product manager for portable plants. McKinney brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent 15 years at Fab-Tec Inc., a portable plant manufacturer for aggregate processing based in the Western United States. During his tenure at Fab-Tec, McKinney excelled in a variety of roles, most recently serving as a sales representative.…
Read MoreVulcan Exec Highlights Infrastructure Needs at House Hearing
Vulcan Materials Co. Vice President, External Affairs and Corporate Communications Janet Kavinoky, a National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) member, testified at the House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, the association said. In the “America Builds: Highways to Move People and Freight” hearing, Kavinoky emphasized the importance of a long-term, predictable funding plan for surface transportation…
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