Terex CEO and Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Government and Public Affairs Chair Ron DeFeo joined a panel of industry leaders, policy makers and experts to discuss critical investments in our nation’s infrastructure system.
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Luck Stone Launches Leadership, Innovation Initiatives
Luck Stone, the oldest division of Luck Companies, is launching several new initiatives and innovations to build on a customer-inspired foundation that is 90 years in the making.
Read MoreAugust Construction Rises 2 Percent
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $490.2 billion, new construction starts in August advanced 2 percent relative to July, it was reported by McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial. Residential building stayed on the upward track, and nonbuilding construction (public works and electric utilities) rebounded after its loss of momentum in July.
Read MoreCASE Launches Infrastructure Tour
CASE Construction Equipment has partnered with award-winning author and infrastructure expert Dan McNichol to tour the United States and bring awareness to the challenges facing the nation’s aging infrastructure.
Read MoreLafarge Canada Inc. Introduces Stabilia
Lafarge Canada Inc. announced the launch of its latest product available to landscaping trades in the Eastern Canadian marketplace, Stabila, a cement-treated aggregate. Developed and engineered by Lafarge, Stabila is a sustainable alternative to traditional base methods used for interlock paving installation and temporary road construction.
Read MoreNSSGA Chairman Meets With Main, MSHA Officials
In a meeting with the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration’s Administrator Joe Main on Sept. 11, NSSGA Board of Directors’ Chairman Ward Nye, president and CEO, Martin Marietta Materials, expressed appreciation for the chance to re-emphasize both the industry’s and the association’s commitment to workplace safety and health, as well as compliance with MSHA standards.
Read MoreMay Promoted to President of KPI-JCI, Astec Mobile Screens
Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. (KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeff May to company president. In his new position, May will focus on leading and managing the activities and functions of Kolberg-Pioneer Inc., while helping to direct its strategies in providing growth and profitability for the company and its parent corporation, Astec Industries Inc. of Chattanooga,…
Read MoreNew Report Targets Funding for Interstates
The Reason Foundation released a new report, “Interstate 2.0: Modernizing the Interstate Highway System via Toll Finance,” which details how much it will cost to reconstruct and widen Interstate highways in all 50 states and shows how to pay for the modernization efforts with toll revenues.
Read MoreOldcastle President Elected ARTBA Chair
Doug Black, president and chief operating officer of Atlanta-based Oldcastle Inc. has been elected 2013-14 chairman of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The election was announced during the association’s national convention, held Sept. 8-10 in Milwaukee, Wis.
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Gains Ground in August
The Dodge Momentum Index advanced 1.4 percent in August to 114.2 (2000=100), according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial.
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