Investing in roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure has always been and remains the best way to build America’s economic, political, military, strategic and social strength, according to a new book by journalist, thought leader and U.S. domestic policy expert James P. Pinkerton. In “A Vision of American Strength: How Transportation Infrastructure Built the United States,” Pinkerton observes that “the…
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Fine Reduced From $8,000 to $800 for Guarding Violation
A violation of § 56.14105 was upheld as significant and substantial, but was not due to a contractor’s unwarrantable failure to comply with the standard where a guard was partially put back into place with equipment running. MSHA’s proposed fine of $8,000 was reduced to $800.
Read MoreAdapting to Change
On Sept. 24, 1960, I sat on the living room floor and intently watched the final episode of Howdy Doody. As an 8-year-old boy, Howdy Doody was the highlight of my Saturday morning ritual and I was devastated. The trauma was exacerbated when my 14-year-old brother explained that the program was canceled because Howdy (the show’s namesake marionette) was infested…
Read MoreNew Construction Starts in October Climb 13 Percent
Rise Due To Sharp Rebound By Nonresidential Building; Highway And Bridge Work Recedes. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreCat Track Drill Offers Enhanced Productivity
The new Cat MD5075C Track Drill is designed for best-in-class productivity, durability and low total cost of ownership, according to the company. Cat rock drills deliver three times the lifespan of competitive drills, and the Cat carousel rod changer and drill rod handling system are a reliable mechanical design with no sensitive electronic sensors to cause downtime. The proven Cat…
Read MoreGranite Construction Named ‘Trustworthy Company’
Granite Construction Inc. announced that the company has been named to the Forbes list of 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America.
Read MoreGraymont Dissolving Materials Group in Quebec
Following a strategic review, Graymont announced the decision to dissolve its Materials Group in Quebec, Canada. This decision involves the divestiture of certain assets in the Portneuf region, a restructuring of Graymont operations at the Joliette plant and a reduction of the number of employees at those sites.
Read MoreMcLanahan To Host First Wet Processing School
Knowing that producers are getting the most from their equipment and becoming more profitable is a priority for McLanahan Corp. This desire to educate and help producers is the reason McLanahan is hosting its first Wet Processing School.
Read MoreMississippi Lime Announces Staff Change
HBM Holdings, parent company of Mississippi Lime Co., announced that Bruce L. Baggio, senior vice president of talent acquisition and development for HBM Holdings retired effective Dec. 31, 2015. Amy G. Fields succeeded Baggio in the new position of vice president and chief human resources officer for HBM Holdings effective Jan. 7, 2016.
Read MoreHaver & Boecker Offers New Refurbishment Program
Haver & Boecker announced the addition of a refurbishment program to its breadth of services and equipment for the mining and aggregate industries. The new program gives customers the opportunity to save as much as 40 percent over buying new while having the assurance that their refurbished machines will operate at peak capacity. “As an industry leader, we offer our customers…
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