ABC members uphold 10-digit workforce development investment

Sources: Associated Builders and Contractors, Washington, D.C. The Associated Builders and Contractors 2024 Workforce Development Survey indicates member investments totaling $1.6 billion to provide craft, leadership and health and safety education to more than 1.3 million course attendees nationwide in 2023, up from $1.5 billion the prior year and matching the 2021 outlay. Construction-wise management consultant FMI conducted the survey…

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Heidelberg Materials finishes Indiana slag cement mill, CM hub

Sources: Heidelberg Materials North America, Irving, Texas; CP staff Heidelberg Materials has completed conversion of its Speed, Ind. cement plant to a slag grinding facility, specialty cementitious materials distribution hub, and terminal for Type IL powder from its Mitchell, Ind. plant. Shortly after the mid-2023 dedication of the 2.4 million metric ton/year capacity Mitchell upgrade, the producer outlined new slag…

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