Archive for July 2020

What’s happening with public works projects?

July 31, 2020 By P&Q Staff

Although Dodge Data & Analytics initially projected a 4 percent increase in public works construction for 2020, the firm is downgrading its forecast for this sector for the remainder of the year.

Examining the refined test for ‘S&S’ violations

July 31, 2020 By William Doran and Margo Lopez

For inspectors, whether a citation is going to be S&S often comes down to a simple assessment of hazard exposure and injury level.

Tail-waters below Gavins Point dam on the Missouri River in South Dakota. Photo: PatrickZiegler/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

House passes bill addressing US water infrastructure

July 30, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 is now on its way to the Senate, giving aggregate producers reason for optimism on water infrastructure projects.

As the federal government continues to neglect infrastructure, more states have stepped up of late to provide necessary funding for roads and bridges.Photo: iStockphoto.com/Juan-Enrique

Construction employment down in most metros

July 30, 2020 By Zach Mentz

Construction employment decreased in 225 of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and June of this year, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

Hyundai Construction Equipment adds dealer

July 30, 2020 By Zach Mentz

Don Allison Equipment, which has been operating for nearly 50 years, now represents the company’s mobile equipment in Alabama.

Using Trelar's platform, Lehigh Hanson expects its carriers will be able to schedule their deliveries and availability, as well as improve their cash flow. Photo: P&Q Staff

North American market proving stronger for HeidelbergCement

July 30, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

Although the company’s second-quarter aggregate sales volumes were down slightly, the decline in North America was nowhere near as dramatic as some HeidelbergCement experienced elsewhere in the world.

Quarterly aggregate, concrete revenues up at Eagle Materials

July 30, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

These specific revenues jumped 12 percent in the company’s first quarter of fiscal 2021, which wrapped at the end of June.

USLM revenues dip in second quarter 2020

July 30, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) did, however, see an increase in the average selling prices of its lime and limestone products, and it acquired a producer in Missouri.

Coronavirus relief bill includes industry-impacting provisions

July 30, 2020 By Carly Bemer

Although the HEALS Act addresses several industry needs, the Associated General Contractors of America says there is a lack of funding in the bill for infrastructure.