Staff Report (EQW)BusinessConstruction Coalition for a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace formedFive of the nation’s largest construction trade associations have teamed up to form the Construction Coalition for a Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace (CCDAFW). The coalition’s mission is to create a drug- and alcohol-free construction industry by providing companies and organizations with the resources necessary to implement drug- and alcohol-free policies into their business practices. CCDAFW […]May 9, 2012HomeGranite resolves issues related to U.S. 20 project in OregonGranite Construction‘s joint venture, Yaquina River Constructors (YRC), and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) have resolved their claims in a settlement that includes a mutually agreed termination of the ODOT-YRC design-build contract on the U.S. 20 Pioneer Mountain to Eddyville project. “We are pleased to have reached a resolution to what has been an […]May 9, 2012HomeHolcim’s Q1 2012 report: Growing demand for construction materialsIn Holcim‘s first-quarter 2012 earnings report, the company says that due to good economic conditions in Asia and Latin America and growing demand for construction materials in North America and Africa Middle East consolidated cement deliveries increased. Higher shipments were achieved particularly by the Group companies in India, the US, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia […]May 9, 2012RoadbuildingWestern Star marks 10-year anniversary of Portland, Ore., manufacturing plantFort Mill, S.C.-based Western Star Truck Sales today recognized the 10th anniversary of its Portland, Ore., truck manufacturing plant. Currently employing more than 1,000 people working two full shifts, the plant produces the full line of Western Star products including the 4700, 4800, 4900 and 6900 truck models that meet the highest standard of comfort, […]May 8, 2012HomeFinished steel imports up 11 percent in AprilBased on the Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported on May 2 that steel import permit applications for the month of April totaled 3,074,000 net tons (NT). This was a 5-percent decrease from the 3,248,000 permit tons recorded in March and a 6-percent increase from the March preliminary imports total of 2,899,000 NT.May 8, 2012BusinessGranite Q1 2012 results show 21-percent revenue increaseWatsonville, Calif.-based Granite Construction has reported a net loss of $12 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2012 compared with a net loss of $9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2011. “Overall, I am pleased with our start to the year as mild weather […]May 8, 2012RoadbuildingGood news, bad news on construction employment frontThe construction industry lost 2,000 jobs in April, following similar declines of 3,000 in March and 1,000 in February, but still added 63,000 jobs over the past year as the industry unemployment rate shrank to 14.5 percent—the lowest April level in four years, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by […]May 7, 2012HomeAdvanced Drainage Systems opening new plant in South DakotaCorrugated plastic pipe manufacturer Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Watertown, S.D., the company said on May 7. The new plant will be fully operational by late summer 2012. “We’re seeing enormous demand in the upper Midwest for our entire product line, including single wall agricultural pipe, dual wall […]May 7, 2012RoadbuildingCintas Corporation Introduces New Carhartt Flame Resistant JeanCINCINNATI – Cintas Corporation, North America’s largest uniform supplier, has added the Carhartt Flame Resistant (FR) Jean to its exclusive line of Carhartt Rental Workwear. The new product was prompted by the overwhelming success of the Carhartt Rental Workwear line and the increased demand for flame resistant clothing. The Carhartt FR Jean is a Hazard […]April 25, 2012RoadbuildingJenny Products, Inc. Offers High-Pressure GT-Series CompressorsSOMERSET, Pa. — Jenny Products, Inc. offers the GT-Series, the company’s smallest line of electric-powered, two-stage air compressors. Featuring high-pressure output, the GT-Series is ruggedly built for professional use. The line consists of four models with 8-, 15-, 17- and 30-gallon tanks. All units produce 15.5 CFM at 100 PSI or 15.2 CFM at 175 […]April 25, 2012Previous PagePage 24 of 32Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: What's New on Caterpillar's Fixed-Boom 308CR Mini Excavator?The excavator brings a new compact-radius design with 67% less overhang, increased engine and hydraulic power and other upgrades.Technology“Hey, Cat” — Watch Caterpillar’s In-Cab AI Voice Assistant Help OperatorPickups2026 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado Get Supercharged to 1,000 HP by SVEExcavatorsRedesigned Cat 6015 Hydraulic Shovel Gets Boosted Efficiency, DurabilityFeatured SponsorNew Holland Bets on Simple Machine Control
