• Oil prices rose after data showed inventory declines in the United States and as investors began to expect that the global oil market could have a deficit sooner than they had previously thought. Benchmark Brent crude oil was up 63 cents, or 1.1 percent, at $60.78 per barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate light crude rose 74 cents, or…
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Cemex Hosts FEC Quarry’s First-Ever Quarry Quest 5k
Cemex USA held the first-ever Quarry Quest 5k race at its FEC Quarry in Miami to support nearly 38,000 South Florida Boy Scouts. Close to 350 runners and walkers participated in a timed race, following a course that weaved through FEC Quarry.
Read MoreNew Waters of the United States Rule Proposed
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army are proposing what they call “a clear, understandable, and implementable definition of ‘waters of the United States’ that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act.”
Read MoreCat Debuts High Drive Electric Dozer
The all-new Cat D6 dozer delivers new levels of efficiency and performance with a choice of Electric Drive or Fully Automatic power train. A redesigned purpose-built VPAT dozer offers best-in-class grading, while updated technology features help operators to be more productive from first pass to finish grade. Customer profitability is enhanced with up to 35 percent better fuel efficiency and…
Read MoreAED Partners with Heroes MAKE America
The Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) and The AED Foundation announced a partnership with the Manufacturing Institute’s new program, Heroes MAKE America (HMA). As an approved Department of Defense Skillbridge program, HMA is designed to help place military veterans into careers in the construction equipment industry. “Heroes MAKE America is building a pipeline from military to manufacturing. We are not only addressing manufacturing’s workforce crisis…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Jumps Higher in November
The Dodge Momentum Index moved 5.3 percent higher in November to 159.7 (2000=100) from the revised October reading of 151.7. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
Read MoreData That Strengthens Ready Mixed Products
By Mark S. Kuhar You need aggregates to make concrete, and the quality of concrete plays a vital role in the strength and durability of a structure. Hence it is important to ensure that the concrete is of the best quality using sound quality control measures. Once water is added to the mix, the chemical reaction starts the clock ticking…
Read MoreRegulatory Agenda Offers Encouraging Signs
According to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), the Trump administration’s latest regulatory agenda offered encouraging signs for aggregates industry priorities, including the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule, Endangered Species Act and Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) improvements.
Read MoreMSHA Reports Ninth Fatality of the Year
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Oct. 2, a 40-year-old miner with 20 years of experience was fatally injured when struck by stemming sand ejected from a borehole.
Read MoreMSHA Scofflaw Program Reclaims Unpaid Safety and Health Fines
Seven months after taking action to strengthen enforcement efforts regarding delinquent fines and mine violations, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that 49 mine operators have either taken steps to enter into payment agreements or satisfied their delinquent debts, resulting in $5.2 million in recovered fines.
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