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March construction
starts fall 1 percent
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $660.5 billion, new construction starts in March fell 1 percent with a 140 reading for the Dodge Index, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. Find out which sectors contributed to this decrease.
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Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill
The U.S. Senate passed a $33 billion reauthorization bill that funds the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for 18 months, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association. The bill, passed on a vote of 95-3, funds the Airport Improvement Program at $3.5 billion.
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Bramco-MPS seeks sales manager
Branco-MPS is seeking to fill a sales management position with future growth opportunities. Bramco-MPS is a well-established and fast-growing regional distributor of crushing, screening and conveying equipment to the aggregate and heavy contracting industries. Position is located in Louisville, Ky. Sales or sales management experience within the industry is required. Please send resume to jobs@bramco.com. State "Bramco-MPS Sales Manager Position" in subject line.
Read more information on the company here.
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2016 P&Q Hall of Fame inductee: Don James
Don James, who joined Vulcan Materials in 1992, led one of the largest aggregates suppliers in the United States for 18 years, significantly expanding the company’s operations throughout the country. His legacy in the aggregates industry is why he was chosen as a Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame 2016 inductee.
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Unified Canoe Liners
Canoe liners are a new product from Unified Screening & Crushing, designed and manufactured to be a longer lasting solution for skirtboard rubber (flashing rubber). This steel-backed, 1-in.-thick/60-durometer rubber liner protects material transfer wear areas and prevents spillage. It’s also easy to install and adjust. See Fisher Industries' comments.
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The aggregates
industry in 3-D
The possibilities for 3-D printing are endless, says Jim LaHood, a member of Caterpillar’s additive manufacturing team. And developments have been made: The world’s first fully functional 3-D printed construction excavator will be unveiled at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017.
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