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Stone Production Strong in First Quarter
The estimated U.S. output of construction aggregates produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2014 was 370 million metric tons (Mt), an increase of 7 percent compared with that of the same period of 2013, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. “The revised estimated annual output produced for consumption in 2013 was 2.03 billion metric tons (Gt),…
Read MoreSteady Growth Ahead
May 27, 2014 – Although recent economic indicators point to a tempering of the U.S. economy, The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is maintaining its forecast for steady growth in construction and cement consumption during the next five years. A recent PCA forecast indicates a 7.9 percent increase in cement consumption for 2014, almost double from the 4.5 increase in 2013.
Read MoreTerex Washing Systems Debuts Aggresand 206 Wash Plant
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) made its debut at this year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg show. TWS Director Sean Loughran commented, “The enthusiasm, reaction and interest to the FM120BW sand plant we displayed as well as our other products was overwhelming. The flow of traffic onto the stand was incredible and we had the opportunity to meet with existing satisfied customers as well as…
Read MoreMartin Marietta Aggregates Volume Up in First Quarter
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. Net sales increased 10 percent, resulting in gross margin expansion and improved profitability, according to the company. Aggregates product line volume was up 8 percent. Ward Nye, President and CEO of Martin Marietta Materials, stated: “Our first-quarter 2014 results reflect the continued economic momentum from 2013’s…
Read MoreConstruction Jumps Forward in March
New construction starts in March advanced 7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $521.4 billion, according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial.
Read MoreEye Trax Surveillance Camera for Remote Site Monitoring
The wireless Eye Trax Ranger Series Construction Camera is a cellular-based surveillance camera for remote security monitoring of a quarry or a construction jobsite. This camera boasts a lightweight design that makes it easy to install in various locations, such as at the scalehouse, maintenance garage, the quarry office or in the vicinity of the primary crusher. Indefinitely powered by…
Read MoreLehigh Hanson Ranks on InformationWeek Elite 100
Lehigh Hanson Inc. is ranked 43rd on this year’s InformationWeek Elite 100 – a list of the top business technology innovators in the U.S. Lehigh Hanson also ranked as the top company in the construction and engineering industry.
Read MoreConstruction Gains Jobs in March
The U.S. construction industry gained 19,000 jobs in March and the construction unemployment rate fell to 11.3 percent (non-seasonally adjusted), according to the April 4 employment report by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Nonresidential construction segments added 6,700 jobs in March, a marked improvement from the 2,800 jobs (revised) added in February. The improvement led the construction unemployment rate…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Slips in March
The Dodge Momentum Index retreated 0.8 percent in March compared to February, according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial. 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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