Street and Bridge Projects Increased 10% for the Month. By Mark S. Kuhar
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Use of Recycled Asphalt Reaches New High
Asphalt pavements are the most consistently recycled material in the United States. Every day as part of maintenance and improvement projects, old asphalt pavement material is reclaimed from roads and parking lots and then put back to use in new pavements.
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MSHA Says Its Workplace Examination Rule Is Fully Cooked and Ready to Serve. But Is It? By Avi Meyerstein
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Proposed Arizona Plant Finds Opposition A proposed Southern Red Sands frac sand mine has stirred tensions and spurred questions in Kanab, Ariz., since the city council voted in July to provide water to the project. The mine’s opponents say local officials did not fully evaluate the mine’s potential impact on the area’s water, air and traffic, according to KUER 90.1…
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Eventually Reputations Will Be Maintained the Old-Fashioned Way. By Thomas J. Roach
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Your Boss and Employees Watch Every Decision You Make. By Steve Schumacher
Read MoreGreat Lakes Limestone Trade Up 8% in November
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3 million tons in November, an increase of 8% compared to a year ago, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association. Limestone cargos were also 8% above the month’s five-year average.
Read MoreEPA Seeking Diesel Emission Reductions in Four Midwest States
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Midwest Region (Region 7) will accept diesel emissions reduction proposals requesting up to $1.5 million from eligible applicants in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million across the country in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) grant program funding to eligible applicants.
Read MoreSSAB’s Duroxite 200 Overlay Plate for Preventing Severe Sliding Wear
SSAB’s Duroxite 200 overlay plate is designed for preventing severe sliding wear, according to the company. Duroxite 200 saves money and improves productivity in a wide range of applications through higher output and less maintenance.
Read MorePelican Products Flightline Series Cases Protect DJI Drone Equipment
To protect sensitive enterprise level drones that professionals in the field are increasingly relying upon, Pelican Products has introduced the Pelican Flightline Series cases to protect the most popular DJI brand drone models and accessories.
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