New construction starts in December advanced 4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $591.6 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The December gain follows a 5 percent decline in November and brings total construction activity back close to the amount that was reported in October.
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How Much Does Your State Rock?
Jan. 21, 2016 – Does your state rock? How much? A new map from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) shows how much aggregate is produced in each state. It also shows the number of mines and people it takes to produce these essential building materials. “It has been estimated that every American will need about 1.18 million pounds…
Read MoreTRIP Report Exposes Poor Condition of New York Roads
Roads and bridges that are deficient, congested or lack desirable safety features cost New York State motorists a staggering total of $24.9 billion statewide annually – as much as $2,798 per driver in some areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays. Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local, state and federal levels could…
Read MoreNorth American Construction Equipment Sales to Grow
Global sales of construction equipment are forecast to grow 3.9 per cent in unit terms in 2016, to 760,508 machines, according to specialist economic forecasting and market research consultant, Off-Highway Research.
Read MoreWade Joins Summit Board of Directors
Summit Materials Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Anne Wade as a new independent director, also serving on the Audit Committee. Wade has more than 20 years of financial experience primarily in infrastructure sectors including the global building materials and construction industries. With the appointment of Wade, Summit’s board now comprises seven members. Tom Hill, CEO of Summit,…
Read MoreThe 12,910-Mile Highway
What if you could drive from the United States all the way to England? Sound crazy? A new proposal would see England connected to the United States by a highway bridge as part of a massive superhighway crossing the length of Russia, ultimately linking New York and London. Called the Trans-Eurasian Belt Development (TEPR), the ambitious project is being proposed…
Read MorePlacing Dewatering Pump Close to Highwall Edge Garners Penalty
A Missouri limestone operator was ordered to pay a $6,300 fine by FMSHRC Judge Margaret Miller for an S&S violation of §56.15005 after an MSHA inspector found a dewatering pump located within 4 ½ ft. from the edge of a highwall with a 70-ft. drop. MSHA claimed there was a danger of an employee falling off the edge if they were…
Read MoreToward Universal Compliance
Dictionary.com defines “compliance” as: the act of conforming, acquiescing or yielding. a tendency to yield readily to others, especially in a weak and subservient way. conformity; accordance: in compliance with orders. cooperation or obedience: Compliance with the law is expected of all. The applicable definitions of “safety” are: the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger. the…
Read MoreNovember Construction Dips; Up Year-Over-Year
Nonresidential Building Retreats After October’s Substantial Gain; Highways Up 16 Percent. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreJohn Deere Excavator Helps Clean Up Ohio River
More than one million pounds of garbage has been removed from the Ohio River, a feat accomplished by Chad Pregracke and Living Lands & Waters, with the help of a new John Deere 210G LC Excavator. John Deere is a longtime supporter of Living Lands & Waters. This year, the company’s Construction & Forestry Division partnered with Pierce Pacific Manufacturing and Erb…
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