Liebherr’s earthmoving and material handling team will presents the L 580 XPower wheel loader, TA 230 articulated dump truck, and R 914 compact crawler excavator from its vast range of earthmoving equipment at this year’s AGG1 and World of Asphalt show. The company will exhibit at booth #2031 at the Music City Center in Nashville, March 25-27, 2024. Designed with…
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Construction Spending Rises for Month, Full-Year 2023
Construction spending during December 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,096.0 billion, 0.9% (± 0.8%) above the revised November estimate of $2,078.3 billion. The December figure is 13.9% (±1.5%) above the December 2022 estimate of $1,840.9 billion.
Read MorePermitting Update: South Carolina
The nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates has applied for permits to establish a limestone quarry and processing plant on Addidas Road, less than 4 miles southeast of the Town of Eutawville.
Read MoreDeere Loaders Operate the Smart Way
The SmartWeigh payload-weighing solution for mid-size and large John Deere wheel loaders allows operators to load accurately and without rework. Available as a factory-installed or field-kit option, Deere designed SmartWeigh is fully integrated with the John Deere Operations Center, so payload data is available whenever and from wherever you need to access it.
Read MoreDEVELON Introduces HB-Series Hydraulic Breakers in North America
DEVELON is expanding its attachment offering and launching its HB-Series hydraulic breakers – the HB06H and HB15FH – in North America. The breakers are engineered for high-performance, long-lasting durability and easy maintenance in the most punishing demolition, mining and quarry, and general construction applications. The HB06H and HB15FH are compatible with the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 mini excavators, the DX140LC-7 and…
Read MoreUSGS Releases Mineral Commodity Summaries 2024
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) just released its Mineral Commodity Summaries 2024 publication, an annual information source that offers capsule summaries of specific mineral commodities in the United States, including crushed stone, and sand and gravel. In its initial capsule summary, USGS notes that in 2023, the estimated total value of nonfuel mineral production in the United States was $105 billion,…
Read MoreGCAA, Vulcan Give a Rep a Tour
Jan. 31, 2024 – The Georgia Construction Aggregate Association (GCAA) reports that on Jan. 22, GCAA and Vulcan Materials hosted a quarry tour with Congressman Mike Collins (R-Ga.) at Vulcan’s Sparta, Ga., quarry. Collins serves the Georgia 10th Congressional District and he also serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Alan Yarbro, Sparta plant manager, briefed the congressman on…
Read MoreProStack Adds Powerscreen to Distributor Network
ProStack announced the addition of Powerscreen Crushing and Screening to its global distributor network. The strategic relationship signifies ProStack’s commitment to expanding its footprint in North America and providing customers with innovative material processing solutions.
Read MoreHolcim Names Gutovic CEO
Holcim’s board of directors appointed Miljan Gutovic as chief executive officer (CEO) of Holcim, effective May 1. He will succeed the current CEO Jan Jenisch, who will focus on his role as chairman and will stand for re-election at the AGM in May. Also, the board has tasked Jenisch to lead the planned U.S. listing of Holcim’s North America business.…
Read MorePermitting Update: Virginia
How far away from a quarry would a house have to be for you to consider living in it? Would that change if you worked for the quarry? That’s the question at the core of an ordinance considered by the Augusta County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 24. The debate is not over — the ordinance was tabled and several…
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