The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and The Ohio State University, released a risk assessment concluding that silica-based spent foundry sands from iron, steel and aluminum foundries, when used in certain soil-related applications, are protective of human health and the environment, and yield environmental benefits.
Read MoreYear: 2015
Boehner Says No
Jan. 9, 2015 – House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), speaking to reporters, dumped a few gallons of cold water on the idea of a gas tax hike: “I’ve never voted to raise the gas tax. Funding a highway bill is critically important, it’s a priority for this year, how we’ll fund it we’re going to have to work our way through…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Increases in December
The Dodge Momentum Index rose in December, increasing 4.0 percent from a revised 123.8 in November to 128.7 in December according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
Read MoreAGC Notes Monthly Construction Spending Dip
Construction spending edged down in November but outlays for the year remained on track for a modest increase over 2013 totals, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials said the new spending figures come as the group’s members prepare a new push for action on a series of federal infrastructure programs, including funding…
Read MoreInhofe Commits to Highway Bill
Incoming chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) outlined his top two priorities – passage of a long-term highway bill and reining in EPA regulations, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.
Read MoreAmboy Aggregates Divests Property
Amboy Aggregates, a joint venture between Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC and Ralph Clayton and Sons Materials L.P., announced the on Dec. 31, 2014, sale of real estate owned by the joint venture.
Read MoreOff-Highway Diesel Prices
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of Jan. 6 is $2.903. That is significantly lower than the previous comparison price-per-gallon of $3.336.
Read More$1 Trillion for Infrastructure?
Jan. 6, 2015 – We have heard many proposals bandied about for increasing infrastructure spending over the years, but this is the first time anyone has suggested spending a staggering $1 Trillion. You heard that number right, $1 Trillion. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said this past Saturday that he plans to introduce legislation in the next Congress that will increase infrastructure spending…
Read MoreKPI-JCI/Astec Mobile Screens Hires Whyte
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens has hired Stephen Whyte to manage the company’s track-mounted product lines in efforts to further develop the innovation behind its mobile equipment. Whyte, who previously served as engineering manager for Metso Minerals and product manager and designer for McCloskey International Ltd., brings with him 20 years of experience in the construction equipment industry. For the past…
Read MoreMcLanahan Divisions Combine, Global Position Created
McLanahan Corp. announced an internal restructuring. The Mineral Processing Division and the Power and Energy Division (formerly the HSS Sampling System Division) have been combined to form one new division – the Mineral, Power and Energy (MPE) Division. This new division is managed by Jarrett Sidney, formerly general manager – Power and Energy Division. Sidney has been with McLanahan since the…
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