The Dodge Momentum Index climbed 0.5 percent in February to 126.1 (2000=100) from its revised January reading of 125.5. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
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ASGCO to Show Quarry Duty Impact Beds at AGG1
The harsh demands of the quarry and aggregate industry can cause serious damage to conveyor systems. To prevent abusive material and conditions from hindering the productivity of quarry operations, ASGCO has developed Quarry Duty Impact Beds. Featuring robust powder-coated steel supports and impact-absorbing rails, the Quarry Duty Impact Bed will withstand the most extreme abuse and keep operations moving. Available…
Read MoreU.S. Concrete Acquires Greco Brothers
U.S. Concrete Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of Greco Brothers Concrete of L.I. Inc., a ready-mixed concrete producer located in Brooklyn, N.Y. Greco currently operates two ready-mixed concrete plants and a fleet of 37 mixer trucks. The assets of Greco will be integrated into U.S. Concrete’s existing New York operation, Ferrara Bros. LLC.
Read MoreBen Brock, Astec Industries
Ben Brock, of Astec Industries, won the 2016 Grasstops CEO of the Year award given by the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA). He seized every opportunity to advance NSSGA’s legislative priorities throughout 2015, and his leadership and dedication are qualities that should serve as examples for aggregates advocates at any level, the association said. Brock spearheaded his own company’s…
Read MoreNSSGA Honors Industry Advocates
The aggregates industry continually faces legislation in Congress that directly impacts the bottom lines and the operations of National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) member companies. Each year, NSSGA recognizes outstanding advocates for aggregates with Grassroots Awards that highlight their efforts to educate lawmakers on the value of the industry and legislation that can benefit operations around the country.
Read MoreNew Construction Starts in December Rise 4 Percent
Annual Total for 2015 Climbs 8 Percent to $645.5 Billion; Highways Up 10 Percent for Year. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreProfit From Your Scrap
Do you have a lot of scrap piling up at your plant? Old conveyer belting? Rusted sections of conveyer? Used tires. Piles of old idlers and screen decks? Poly pipe? EZA Recycling Solutions wants to take it all off your hands. And pay you for it. “I started the company when I was 20 years old, with capital I earned…
Read MoreMaking The Cut
Aggregate Producers, The Kansas Department Of Transportation’s “Approved List” And The Effects Of The Tenth Circuit’s Recent Decision. By: Erik Dullea and Breyana A. Penn, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Read MorePERMITTING – FEBRUARY 2016
New Enterprise Seeks Quarry Expansion Concerned over potential impact to the town water supply, the Kutztown, Pa., borough council has directed its engineers to analyze a proposed expansion of the Kutztown Quarry in Maxatawny Township owned by Eastern Industries, a division of New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. According to the Reading Eagle, the company has applied to the state…
Read MoreMSHA Warns on Lockout-Tagout
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has penned the following letter to producers and maintenance personnel regarding effective lockout procedures. Dear Metal and Nonmetal Mine Operators, Since 2005, 28 metal and nonmetal miners have died in accidents in which electrical power was not disconnected and locked out or other energy sources were not controlled before work was begun on…
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