New construction starts in June decreased 7 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $595.1 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The nonbuilding construction sector (public works and electric utilities) fell sharply after being lifted in May by the start of a $3.8 billion oil pipeline in the upper Midwest and seven large power…
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Interstate Highway System Turns 60
By Mark S. Kuhar As the U.S. Interstate Highway System turns 60 years old, it faces increasing congestion, unprecedented levels of travel – particularly by large trucks – and insufficient funding to make needed repairs and improvements.
Read MoreEnhanced MSHA Enforcement Begins This Month
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) began enhanced enforcement of “Rules to Live By,” its initiative of standards commonly cited following mine deaths, as well as some standards for the coal industry.
Read MoreMSHA Touts MINER Act Anniversary
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the enactment of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2006, Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Mine Safety and Health Administration Joseph A. Main issued the following statement:
Read MoreCompany Ordered To Turn Over Employee Contact Information
By Ellen Smith In a split decision, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission found that MSHA has the right to request employee contact information to interview mine employees who may have knowledge about conditions in a mine where MSHA was conducting a 110(c) investigation, and where dangerous conditions existed over multiple shifts and for several days.
Read MoreMay Construction Starts Rise; Highways Still Climbing
Highway And Bridge Construction Edged Up 1 Percent In May, Advancing For The Second Month In A Row Following The Lackluster Amount Reported In March. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreJCB North America Announces Annual Dealer Awards
During regional dealer meetings held in Savannah, Chicago, Las Vegas and Toronto, JCB North America presented its annual dealer awards to outstanding JCB dealerships in recognition of their exceptional efforts and achievements in 2015. Dealers of Excellence recipients were Northland JCB (Wilmington, Mass.); JCB of Georgia (Pooler, Ga.); YES JCB (Madison, Wis.); JCB of Alabama (Leeds, Ala.) and Stephenson JCB…
Read MoreCourt Calls for Review of Decision Against Aggregate Industries
The top federal appellate court recently granted an Aggregate Industries petition for review of a National Labor Relations Board decision involving the transfer of work between Construction and Ready-Mix bargaining unit drivers represented by Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers Local 631, Las Vegas.
Read MoreProposed Rule for Examination of Workplaces
MSHA Has Decided To Require More From These Workplace Examinations. What Does It Mean For Producers? By Erik M. Dullea
Read MorePermitting – JULY 2016
Quarry Dodges Permit Revocation A Dane County, Wis., committee voted not to revoke a permit for a quarry that some believe is causing damage to nearby properties in the town of Deerfield, Wis. The county’s zoning and land regulation committee voted 3-2 against the revocation of a conditional use permit for Oak Park Quarry after postponing a vote several times…
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