The U.S. Census Bureau reported that construction spending during January 2019 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,279.6 billion, 1.3 percent (±0.8 percent) above the revised December estimate of $1,263.1 billion.
Read MoreDay: March 19, 2019
MSHA Reports Fourth Fatality of 2019
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on March 7, a 46-year-old contractor with three years of experience was fatally injured when he lost his balance and fell backwards through a narrow gap between two log washers and landed on a cable tray approximately 12 ft. below. The victim was changing drive belts on a log washer motor…
Read MoreNSSGA Promotes Stanley
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) promoted Michele Stanley to vice president of government and regulatory affairs. Stanley has been with NSSGA for more than four years, and in that time has helped grow the association into a leading advocate for the aggregates industry and infrastructure investment. She will be charged with leading efforts to advance public policies…
Read MoreExcellence by Design
March 19, 2019 – Kleemann was recently awarded two international design prizes: the iF DESIGN AWARD and the GOOD DESIGN Award for the jaw crusher MOBICAT MC 120 Z PRO and the screening plants of the EVO line. Innovative details for safe operation and simple handling impressed the jury members. The iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important…
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