Americas

The US National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has welcomed the newly agreed Fiscal Responsibility Act.

Water technology company Xylem has completed its acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies, a provider of water treatment solutions and services.

AEM recently joined the Innovation Coalition in Madison, Wisconsin, to meet with lawmakers and advocate for increasing the Research Credit refundability to 50% in the state budget.

Heidelberg Materials celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded slag cement plant and terminal in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

Global construction output has slowed to a near-idle state this year, with growth in places like China, India and Saudi Arabia being offset by softness in North America, Europe and Australia. The US-based AEM (Association of Equipment Manufacturers) says global contraction is expected to be short-lived, however, as a modest rebound is anticipated in 2024.

The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) campaign to regulate all US ditches hit another roadblock May 25. Today, The US Supreme Court agreed with the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) that the agency exceeded its authority in developing new wetlands regulations.

The infrastructure of the USA and the heavy construction equipment that builds it was centre stage recently in the nation’s capital, and DEVELON was among the brands that participated in the special event on the National Mall.