Nationwide housing starts rose 2 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 926,000 units in March from an upwardly revised February reading, according to newly released data from the U.S. Commerce Department.
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Michigan Road, Bridge Conditions Face Huge Decline
Michigan’s transportation system faces mounting challenges in the form of deteriorated roads and bridges, a lack of adequate safety features, highway bottlenecks and an inability to fund projects needed to support economic development opportunities in the state. Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local, state and federal levels could improve road and bridge conditions, boost safety, increase roadway efficiency…
Read MoreJohn Deere Rolls Out New Iron at Arizona Event
John Deere welcomed the trade press, including Rock Products Associate Editor Josephine Smith, to its Sacaton, Ariz., proving grounds on April 14 for a one-day event that highlighted its expanded production-class equipment. Among the equipment showcased was the tier 4 final 1050K Crawler Dozer, and the 300G LC and Hitachi ZX300LC-6 excavators. Utilizing years of research and extensive customer feedback, the 1050K has…
Read MoreMcLanahan Holds Frac Sand Processing Event
Frac sand producers are constantly challenged to do more with their resources. As regulations become stricter, they need to be fully aware of what solutions will ensure they are more productive, more efficient, and more profitable. To support frac sand producers and help further educate them on frac sand processing, McLanahan Corp., hosted its first Frac Sand Processing School in Eau…
Read MoreARTBA Honors Highway, Bridge, Tunnel Projects
Highway, bridge and tunnel projects from Arizona, New Jersey and Florida were recognized for their contributions to environmental protection and mitigation during the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) 16th annual “Globe Awards” event, held April 14 in the Nation’s Capital as part of the association’s Federal Issues Program.
Read MoreTRIP Report Warns that Texas Needs Road Improvements
Transportation improvements are needed to address deficient, crowded or congested roads, highways and bridges in Texas that threaten to stifle the state’s economic growth and development. This is according to a new report released by TRIP, a Washington, DC based national transportation research organization.
Read MoreMSHA 2014 Statistics Cite Higher Death Rate
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) released preliminary data for calendar year 2014 and updated its Mine Safety and Health at a Glance web page. The charts include information on inspections; violations; number of mines and miners; and fatality and injury rates for coal, metal and nonmetal, and all mining. The data show that, while the 2014…
Read MorePCA: Cement Consumption, Clinker Imports to Grow
U.S. cement consumption will continue its growth trend in 2015, according to the Portland Cement Association (PCA).
Read MorePhilippi-Hagenbuch President Danette Swank Honored
The Manufacturing Institute awarded Danette Swank, president, Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc., with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award on Thursday, March 26, 2015.
Read MoreAthabasca Minerals Touts Aggregates Plant Growth
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada-based Athabasca Minerals Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and 13 months ended Dec. 31, 2014. The company announced that revenue, net of royalties at its Susan Lake aggregates plant was $26.33 million for 2014 as compared to $25.36 million in 2013.
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