Total construction starts decreased 2% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts grew 2%, nonbuilding starts moved 14% lower, while residential building starts grew 4%.
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Construction Spending Unchanged in November; Highways Up
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during November 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,152.6 billion, virtually unchanged from (±1.0%) the revised October estimate of $2,152.3 billion. The November figure is 3.0% (±1.5%) above the November 2023 estimate of $2,090.7 billion.
Read MoreAtomizing Systems Offers Quiet, High-Pressure, Dust-Suppression Fogging System
Atomizing Systems Inc. added a quiet, high-pressure, dust-suppression fogging system at a recycling facility in Russellville, Ken., a system that is also ideal for cement plants. The high-pressure fog device uses multiple small fog nozzles on ¼-in., 3/8-in. or ½-in. outside diameter stainless tubing to add a cool, low-volume water-fog on conveyors or shredder points that are continually adding dust…
Read MoreKeys to Successful Conveyor Safety and Maintenance Training
Bulk handling conveyors are massive, powerful systems that move tons of material per hour in complex networks over long distances. Whether the systems are in a mine, cement plant, port or quarry, their size, speed, and power present the risk of catastrophic injury in the blink of an eye. This makes training essential, no matter what activity is happening around…
Read MoreThe Critical Role of Rail
It Is Essential To Examine How Major Rail Carriers Operate Across Different Regions In North America To Meet Growing Demand. By Jake Tanner
Read MoreCalculating Belt Cleaner Placement on Cement Conveyors
A Common Design Problem Is Fitting Belt Cleaners In The Optimum Locations. By R. Todd Swinderman
Read MoreWorld of Concrete a Hit in Las Vegas
World of Concrete kicked off 2025 with a gathering of 57,908 registered professionals at the Las Vegas Convention Center from Jan. 20-22. Thousands of the latest tools, technologies and equipment were previewed throughout the expansive show floor.
Read MoreCemex USA Chief to Succeed Outgoing González
Cemex directors have appointed Jaime Muguiro, current president of Cemex USA, to replace retiring CEO Fernando González, a 35-year veteran of the global cement, aggregate and concrete producer, effective April 1.
Read MoreSullivan to Depart PCA
One of the top economists in the industry is stepping down. Ed Sullivan, senior vice president of market intelligence and chief economist, announced his resignation from the Portland Cement Association (PCA), effective March 1.
Read MoreTitan America Wall Street Debut Lives Up to Expectations
Titan Cement International exceeded a $16 per share target for an initial public offering of newly designated subsidiary Titan America SA, the company stated. Shares opened at $16.20 for the February 7 New York Stock Exchange trading session and were part of a 24 million-share pool outlined in an investor prospectus.
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