In such a high-risk industry, organizations are increasingly choosing to invest in enhanced safety systems to protect their workers and keep their reputations intact.
May Construction Starts Advance 10%
Nonbuilding construction and nonresidential building rebound after a weak April.
Steel Versus Aluminum in Industrial Construction
There is seldom a perfect choice in terms of construction materials. Steel is easy to cut, bend and weld. Aluminum, on the other hand, is lightweight, easy to bend and resists corrosion.
EPA Contributes $2.6 Billion to State Revolving Funds
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made $2.6 billion in grants available to states, tribes and territories to help modernize the nation’s water and wastewater infrastructure.
$70 Billion Needed to Rehab U.S. Dams
The cost to rehabilitate U.S. dams has reached $70 billion, according to a 2019 update to a report by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.
Rebuilding America and the Resurgence of U.S. Manufacturing
Although recent numbers seem to project a slowing of the economy, manufacturers are optimistic about the coming months due to recently enacted policies that have helped keep the costs of companies doing business—and the prices of consumer goods—low.
Is It the End of the Road for Asphalt?
Perhaps the future is one where old and new technologies coexist, where asphalt is supported by polymers to create cheaper, stronger and faster paving solutions.
Expect Moderate Growth in Cement Consumption
The Portland Cement Association’s spring forecast calls for strong to moderate growth for cement consumption through 2019--up 2.3 percent--and into 2020. This marks a marginal slowing in the pace of growth compared to PCA’s fall 2018 forecast.










