The U.S. Department of Labor issued stronger worker safety guidance to help mine operators and mine workers implement a coronavirus protection program and better identify risks that could lead to exposure.
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Hillhead Plans for 2021 Show
The organizers of Hillhead announced that trade shows have been given the green light to resume in the United Kingdom. As a member of the Association of Event Organizers, the Hillhead 2021 team has already begun planning its 2021 event to fulfill the “All Secure Standard.”
Read MoreCoronavirus Has Caused Significant Construction Delays, Cancellations
The coronavirus has harmed the construction industry, prompting project delays and cancellations, layoffs and furloughs, yet it remains difficult for a majority of firms to find craft workers to hire, according to the results of a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk. The survey paints a picture of an industry in need of…
Read MoreAGC Talks Recovery, Infrastructure
July 31, 2020 – The Associated General Contractors of America likes coronavirus recovery measures recently announced in Congress, but makes a good point: infrastructure spending is the economic recovery the workforce needs right now. Association officials noted that new coronavirus recovery measures include provisions that can help construction firms rebuild their payrolls. These include liability reforms so construction firms that are protecting workers from the…
Read MoreFIRST LOOK – APRIL 2020
TOP NEWS MDU Resources Recognized for Gender Diversity MDU Resources Group Inc. has again been named a Winning “W” Company by 2020 Women on Boards for having at least 20% of its corporate board comprised of women. MDU Resources’ board is made up of 10 directors. Three women, Karen B. Fagg, Patricia L. Moss and Chenxi Wang, served on the…
Read MoreMartin Marietta Reinforces Health, Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Martin Marietta Materials released the following statement in light of the current COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic:
Read MoreGraniterock Responds to Coronavirus Crisis
Graniterock penned the following missive to address its response to the COVID-19/coronavirus crisis:
Read MoreHowell Sand Back in Operation After COVID-19 Issue
Amarillo, Texas-based Howell Sand Co. is back in operation after being temporarily shut down by local law enforcement. According to a news release, officials and the owners of Howell Sand were able to resolve the issues that resulted in the action last week.
Read MoreImpact on Construction
April 7, 2020 – According to Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) chief economist Ken Simonson, once again last week, contractors reported more widespread impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on construction. AGC’s third weekly online survey, conducted March 30-April 2, drew 1,296 respondents, of whom 55% (up from 39% in the March 23-26 survey) reported that an owner (including a public owner regarding its own projects) had…
Read MoreHouse Democrats Pushing $760 billion Infrastructure Stimulus
House Democrats released a “Moving Forward Framework” in its fight against the economic ravages of COVID-19/coronavirus that outlines a five-year, $760 billion investment to get our existing infrastructure working again, and fund new, transformative projects that will create more than 10 million jobs, while reducing carbon pollution, dramatically improving safety and spurring economic activity.
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