National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) members can now apply for several of the association’s annual awards through an improved online application process on NSSGA’s Awards webpage. The deadline to apply for the Awards of Excellence in Community Relations, the James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year Award, and Safety Excellence Awards is Nov. 1.
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USGS: Construction Materials Production Spikes
The combined production of most construction materials (cement, construction sand and gravel, and crushed stone) in the second quarter of 2016 increased by 45 percent compared with that in the first quarter of 2016, whereas production of gypsum increased only slightly, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Read MoreDOT Awards $800 Million For Infrastructure Projects
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that 18 transportation projects in 15 states have been awarded federal grants through the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Advancement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) program.
Read MoreIronDirect Debuts Online Buying Platform for Heavy Equipment
At a special media event in Asheville, N.C., attended by Rock Products, IronDirect unveiled its brand and business model to the aggregates, mining and construction industries. IronDirect is “a first-of-its-kind platform for buyers of heavy construction equipment and parts,” according to the company, and can “reduce equipment costs by up to 50 percent.”
Read MoreIrving Materials Takes Part in Road Awareness Event
The Irving Materials Group of Companies (IMI) took part in the Road Construction Awareness Ride in Indianapolis. The ride was organized by Indianapolis-based Rieth-Riely construction to raise awareness of workers in cone zones.
Read MoreEagle Materials Acquires Ohio Cement Plant, Other Assets
Eagle Materials Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of Cemex S.A.B. de C.V., to purchase Cemex’s Fairborn, Ohio, cement plant, as well as related assets, which include a distribution terminal in Columbus, Ohio, and a cement bagging operation. The cement plant has the capacity to grind nearly one million tons of clinker annually.
Read MoreIndustry Urges Congress to Tackle Worker Shortage
Construction employment slipped from July to August for the fourth time in five months. Year-over-year job gains and recently released spending data suggest the recent weakness is due to firms having a hard time finding workers rather than lack of demand, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said its recent survey that found…
Read MoreMSHA Issues Water Safety Alert
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued the following statement with regard to water safety.
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg Announces 143 Educational Sessions
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 organizers announced the show will offer a record 143 educational sessions across 10 tracks. ConExpo-Con/Agg and the co-located IFPE exhibitions will be held March 7- 11, 2017, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, targeting the construction and construction materials and fluid power/power transmission/motion control industries.
Read MoreU.S. Shipments Down, Canadian Up on Great Lakes
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3,348,040 tons in July, a decrease of 18 percent compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers Association. July’s loadings were also 14 percent below the month’s five-year average.
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