Market Paced by Residential, Nonresidental Construction; Highway and Bridge Construction Down. By Mark S. Kuhar
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MSHA’s Renewed Enforcement Effort: Is the Third Time a Charm?
If Adopted, The New PPL Could Amend The MSHA Program Policy Manual, Dramatically Changing Workplace Exam Practices. By Ross Watzman, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Read MorePermitting – September 2015
Cemex Granted Permit Approval in Ohio The Fairborn, Ohio, city council overruled an earlier city planning board decision and granted Cemex rezoning of two Xenia Twp., Ohio, parcels. The decision allows the company to use the land located 250 feet from residential properties on West Enon and West Hyde Roads as quarries. Mining operations are estimated to begin in 2019.…
Read MoreWhich Side Are You On?
Is Incivility the New Normal in Public Discourse? By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreMeeting Agendas: A Must-Have For Leaders
A Simple Tool That Makes the Best Use of Everyone’s Time. By Steve Schumacker
Read MoreUniversal Flow Monitors’ Variable Area Flowmeters Upgraded
Universal Flow Monitors Inc. now offers a HART protocol option on all of its variable area and piston style flowmeters designed to perform in challenging lubrication environments. These meters are optimized for specific lubrication fluids. There is an additional option of a mechanical switch to back up the transmitted signal. HART is a digital communication signal superimposed on top of…
Read MoreGenerac Diesel-Powered Portable Generator Good for 32 Hours
Generac Power Systems unveiled its new diesel-powered portable generator, the XD5000E. The XD5000E is uniquely engineered for the rugged demands associated with construction jobsites. Specifically, the sturdy steel frame provides added durability while the Tier IV compliant, industrial-grade diesel engine offers a more efficient unit that requires less maintenance. Easy, hassle-free start-up is achieved thanks to the single-touch electric…
Read MoreMack Helps Now Offers Pre-Paid Maintenance Plans
Focused on reducing the total cost of ownership for customers, Mack Trucks now offers the option to purchase pre-paid preventive maintenance plans based on the revised service intervals announced earlier this year. The maintenance plans are available for all model year 2011 and newer trucks powered by Mack MP7, MP8 or MP10 engines. Mack Premium Maintenance Plans are pre-paid contracts…
Read MoreMichelin Offers Tires, Management Solutions
Michelin Earthmover has introduced a loader tire designed with improved casing protection, a reinforced casing ply and Michelin’s patented reinforced bead zone. The new Michelin XTXL E4/L4 tire offers operators several key performance benefits: 10 percent improved tire life. 15 percent increase in load-carrying capacity. Up to 20 percent more torque from the wheel to the ground through the rim…
Read MoreEmerson Simplifies Wide-Area Plant Network Deployment
Emerson Process Management’s Smart Wireless Gateway 1552WU is a Wi-Fi access point that connects WirelessHART sensors to the control network. Jointly developed as an integral part of Cisco’s IoT Systems, the 1552WU is a fully featured mesh access point that simplifies Wi-Fi and WirelessHART installations, lowers costs and reduces deployment time. It can seamlessly connect to neighboring access points allowing…
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