June 1, 2021 – The U.S. Geological Survey released its first-quarter 2021 production data, which saw sand and gravel production out-performing crushed stone production, a trend that has been evident for the past few quarters. Overall, the estimated U.S. output of construction aggregates produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2021 was 464 million metric tons (Mt), a slight increase…
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Virtual Reality Hazard Awareness Training Program Developed
Underground and surface mines can be hazardous places, so when it comes to safety training in the mining profession, the old saying “practice makes perfect” holds true. To improve hazard safety instruction, a team at South Dakota Mines has spent the past year developing a virtual reality (VR) training module that mimics a mining environment.
Read MoreConstruction Spending Inches Higher; Highways Up
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that total construction spending during April 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,524.2 billion, 0.2% (±0.8%) above the revised March estimate of $1,521.0 billion.
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