The right of landowners to “use and enjoy” their properties, due process and the government’s role in a long-simmering fight over leasing state lands for gravel mining at the base of Casper Mountain all surfaced Monday during back-to-back court hearings for a pair of separate but related cases. “The ability to use and enjoy their property includes drinking the water…
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ContiTech Hosts Total Conveyance Event in Brazil
Continental’s group sector ContiTech recently hosted its Total Conveyance Event in celebration of the expansion of its conveyor belt manufacturing facility in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil. The two-day event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and welcomed approximately 100 guests, including customers, industry professionals and local leaders.
Read MoreTrimble Introduces Trimble Materials
Trimble has launched Trimble Materials, an end-to-end purchasing, inventory and accounts payable software solution. It is designed to help contractors gain control over material costs with enhanced budget and inventory tracking. Through its office and mobile applications, the solution connects the office, field teams, warehouse teams and suppliers to centralize and streamline the contractor’s entire purchasing and materials management process.…
Read MoreSingle-Family Starts Down on Economic, Tariff Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty stemming from tariff issues, elevated mortgage rates and rising building material costs pushed single-family housing starts lower in April. Overall housing starts increased 1.6% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.36 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. The April reading of…
Read MoreNew AED Partnership Aids Canadian Members
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) announced a new strategic partnership with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), bringing a comprehensive suite of business support services to Canadian members, effective June 1, 2025.
Read MoreEagle Materials Reports Record Revenue; Heavy Materials Results Mixed
Eagle Materials Inc. reported financial results for fiscal year 2025 and the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31. The company is reporting record revenue of $2.3 billion, up slightly from the prior year. Revenue in the fourth quarter was $470.2 million, down 1%. Fiscal 2025 revenue in the Heavy Materials sector, which includes Cement, Concrete and Aggregates, as well as…
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