[DOCUMENT] Moody's 2019 North America Homebuilding and Building Materials Outlook

Moody's has issued stable 2019 outlooks for the US homebuilding and building materials sectors

December 18, 2018

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5 Things AI Still Can’t Do on a Jobsite (and Probably Never Will)

ISO Standards: How Contractors Can Prepare for MEWPs Design Updates

Lifting Equipment

ISO Standards: How Contractors Can Prepare for MEWPs Design Updates

Genie - Terex AWP

ISO 21455 introduces new global standards for MEWP controls, aiming to improve safety and consistency across scissor lifts and boom lifts worldwide.

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FAYAT Buys LeeBoy: What It Means for the Industry and Why It Might Actually Be A Good Thing

What does this consolidation mean for contractors, brand identity, and the future of blacktop equipment in North America?

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Construction News

FAYAT Breaks Ground on $13.7M U.S. Facility Following Recent Acquisitions

FAYAT Group has broken ground on a new $13.7 million parts distribution center in Fairfield County, SC, expanding its North American operations and after-sales support. The project follows a series of recent acquisitions and is expected to create 75 new jobs by late 2025.

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Thoughts on the Concrete Reinforcement Industry

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)

Just as steel reinforces concrete, CRSI's new president Lou Parous aims to modernize the Institute’s impact to strengthen the construction industry for 100+ years.

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Construction Leaders Double Down on Workforce Planning Amid Labor Crisis

A new report finds 98% of construction firms plan to boost workforce planning investments in 2025, with AI, automation, and analytics leading the way to tackle rising labor costs, project slowdowns and employee burnout.

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Asphalt Industry Reacts To LeeBoy, FAYAT Deal

A brief discussion about the pros and cons of the FAYAT Group's plan to purchase LeeBoy.

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Technology & Services

Saint-Gobain Acquires Maturix, Wireless Concrete-Montioring

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals

Maturix is the latest to join the Saint-Gobain Group. The companies have been collaborating since 2019.

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FAYAT Group to Acquire LeeBoy, Expanding its Global Footprint in Road Equipment

French construction giant FAYAT is set to acquire U.S.-based LeeBoy, signaling a move to strengthen its position in the North American roadbuilding market. Final approval is expected by the end of 2025.

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Construction News

Volvo Appoints New VP to Lead Aftermarket Parts Sales

Volvo Trucks North America

Richard Simons has been appointed Senior Vice President of Aftermarket Parts Sales for Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks, effective June 30.

Rich Simons

Construction News

FAYAT Group Acquires Mecalac to Expand Urban Construction Equipment Offerings

FAYAT Group has acquired Mecalac, expanding its compact construction equipment offerings, adding new capabilities for urban jobsites.

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Construction News

Komatsu Expands Dealer Network with Core Machinery Acquisition

Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu expands its dealer network in Arizona and Southern California by acquiring six former Core Machinery locations, strengthening support for mining customers in the Southwest.

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Construction News

New Portable Forlklift-Ready Entrance Introduced By Boon Edam

Boon Edam's Turnlock 100 Mobile Platform offers a forklift-ready, full-height turnstile for secure access control at construction sites, events, military bases and other temporary locations.

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