Author: Kevin Yanik
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Dodge Momentum Index improves in August
Read More →: Dodge Momentum Index improves in AugustThe Dodge Momentum Index, a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning, increased to 128.3 in August, according…
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Historic preservation
Read More →: Historic preservationBulldozers. Cranes. Crushers. Dump trucks. Equipment is seemingly everywhere at Lakeside Sand & Gravel, a family-owned operation in Mantua, Ohio. Only a…
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Report quantifies transportation projects’ effects on economy
Read More →: Report quantifies transportation projects’ effects on economyAn American Road & Transportation Builders Association report (ARTBA) finds that the money invested in transportation construction industry employment and purchases generates…
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Teamsters union to launch highway bill campaign
Read More →: Teamsters union to launch highway bill campaignWith federal funding for road and transit programs set to expire Oct. 29, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) union is preparing…
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Superior Industries makes international acquisition
Read More →: Superior Industries makes international acquisitionSuperior Industries Inc. acquired Parcan Group, a Brazilian-based conveyor idler and pulley manufacturer. According to a press release, Parcan manufactures three models…
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Firm: Construction outlook positive for next five years
Read More →: Firm: Construction outlook positive for next five yearsTimetric’s Construction Intelligence Center forecasts that the U.S. construction industry will likely grow over the next five years. The center predicts the…
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Morbark Demo Days attracts 300
Read More →: Morbark Demo Days attracts 300Morbark hosted its ninth annual Demo Days on Aug. 20, attracting about 300 customers, dealers and others from around the world. Eight…
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Research firm forecasts rise in asphalt demand
Read More →: Research firm forecasts rise in asphalt demandThe Freedonia Group released a study, “Asphalt,” that forecasts U.S. demand for asphalt to increase 3.3 percent annually to 26.8 million tons…