This Week’s Market Buzz

The Winona County, Minn., board of commissioners voted to hold a public hearing Oct. 13 on a compromise ordinance forwarded by the county planning commission. The planning commission proposal does not call for a ban on industrial sand production in the county, as called for in the proposal presented to them for consideration. Instead, it limits the number of industrial…

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Going Global

Aug. 24, 2016 – According to the latest market report published by Persistence Market Research, the global construction aggregates market is anticipated to witness a year-over-year growth of 6.3 percent in 2016. Increasing activities in infrastructure and renovation sectors are among the key drivers propelling the demand for construction aggregates globally. In addition, the macroeconomic factors such as open-ended industrialization…

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FAA Ready for Drone Rule Avalanche

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is bracing for major activity resulting from its first operational rules for routine commercial use of drones. The rule goes into effect Aug. 29. These new regulations work to harness new innovations safely, spur job growth, advance critical scientific research and save lives. More than 3,300 prospective operators are seeking FAA credentials,…

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