Kentucky Permit Disputed According to the Bowling Green, Ky., Daily News, the battle over the proposed site for a rock quarry continues. Franklin, Ky., residents David and Ronda Carver, who have helped lead the Neighbors Against the Quarry group opposing the rock and limestone quarry site proposed for 169 acres of land on Ditmore Ford Road by Charles Deweese Construction,…
Read MoreMonth: April 2014
February Construction Unchanged from Prior Month
Bridge Construction Down 14 Percent, Highways Down 21 Percent. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreWhat Makes a Professional Communicator?
The Key To Professional Communication Is Not Great Ideas and Flowery Language. By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreFatality Hits Virginia Operation
According to MSHA, on March 27, a 64-year-old foreman with 32 years of experience was seriously injured when he was struck by a section of plastic water pipe as it was being moved by an excavator. The incident took place at a Virginia aggregates operation.
Read MoreMSHA Issues Preliminary Mine Safety Data for 2013
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration released preliminary data for calendar year 2013, updating the “Mine Safety and Health at a Glance.” page. The charts include information on inspections; violations; number of mines and miners; and fatality and injury rates for coal, metal and nonmetal, and all mining. The data shows that while the 2013 overall…
Read MoreNSSGA Seeks Changes in EPA Rule
NSSGA staff met with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) April 7 on their recently proposed Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Rule, which, if enacted as-is, would allow the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to regulate geographically isolated water bodies and wetlands.
Read MoreHow To Follow-up Without Being Annoying
It Is The Key To Making Things Happen, But Most People Don’t Do It Well. By Steve Schumacher
Read MoreRogers Group Operations Garner Awards
The Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association (IMAA), at its 2014 Winter Workshops held at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, awarded several Rogers Group locations for accomplishments in excellence, safety and community involvement.
Read MoreConstruction Employment Expansion Uneven
Construction employment expanded in 175 metro areas, declined in 106 and was stagnant in 58 between February 2013 and February 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted, however, that despite the gains construction employment remained below peak levels in all but 19 metro areas.
Read MoreCSSGA Launches New Website
The Colorado Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (CSSGA) recently launched a new website. “As executive director of CSSGA I am pleased to be part of our new website,” said Todd Ohlheiser. “I appreciate the foresight and leadership of the CSSGA Board of Directors in supporting this initiative and keeping abreast with technology. This is yet another important step in representing…
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