To better understand the effect of the U.S. aggregates industry on the economy and jobs, the Phoenix Center released a new economic “Scorecard” titled “The Economic Impact of the Natural Aggregates Industry: A National, State and County Analysis.”

U.S. cement manufacturers have ample production capacity to meet increased demand from infrastructure revitalization efforts being contemplated by the Trump Administration and Congress, an analysis from the Portland Cement Association concluded.

Bob Risser, president and CEO of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, joined senior officials representing the North American Concrete Alliance and the Congressional Cement Caucus for a visit to Capitol Hill Feb. 5 to brief the 115th Congress on the state of the concrete and cement industry and infrastructure priorities.

The Bronco II segmental retaining wall system from Versa-Lok Retaining Walls Systems is the company’s newest product in its heavyweight retaining walls line.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has delayed the enforcement of the crystalline silica standard that applies to the construction industry to conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers.

Romco Equipment Co. recently joined Atlas Copco’s growing dealer network. The Texas-based company will rent, sell and service Atlas Copco compressors, generators and light towers to meet customer demands across the state.

Raken is expanding its offices to the creative redevelopment “make” project in Carlsbad, San Diego.
As one of the top-rated software for on-site construction reporting, Raken is proving you don’t have to be located in Silicon Valley to scale fast and hire great talent.

Hilti has released an expanded cordless portfolio of solutions and services, complete with an innovative, backwards-compatible 22-volt battery.

A new 10-inch job-site table saw with a fold-and-roll stand from Hitachi Power Tools offers a solid tool for the job site. Model C10RJ features a powerful 15-amp motor with soft start and electric break that produces a powerful 4,500 RPMs.

ASV, an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skidsteers, offers the Posi-Track RT-30 compact track loader as a heavy-duty commercial machine in a small package.