Sources: Bernhard Capital Partners Management, LP, Baton Rouge, La.; CP staff
A Bernhard Capital-led group has acquired construction materials and infrastructure management specialists Engineering and Testing Services Corp., Oakland, Calif.; Moreland Altobelli Associates, Duluth, Ga.; and Pavetex Engineering LLC, Lubbock, Texas, combining them under Atlas Technical Consultants.
Read MoreSources: Commercial Metals Co., Irving, Texas; CP staff
Aiming to offer an alternative to traditional loose-wound coiled rebar, Commercial Metals is ramping up production of hot-rolled spooled product in #3 to #6 sizes at Durant, Okla., and Mesa, Ariz., micro mills—anticipating spring 2018 and 2019 availability.
Read MoreSources: American Road & Transportation Builders Association, Washington, D.C.; CP staff
After a 2.8 percent year-over-year decline in 2017, total domestic transportation construction and related-market outlays are projected to reach $255 billion next year, according to the ARTBA Transportation Construction Market Forecast.
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