New Technology and a Growing Dependence on Websites and Social Media Require Digital Media Specialists. By Thomas J. Roach
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Before You Make Changes, Ask This Question
You Need to Assess the Tradeoffs of Change Before Implementation. By Steve Schumacher
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Luck Stone’s Dino Walk Educates the Public on Its Extensive Dinosaur Tracks – and Its Business. By Therese Dunphy
Read MoreCoronavirus Could Spur Infrastructure Investment
March 18, 2020 – Congressional leaders and White House officials began work on a massive coronavirus relief bill that could contain major economic stimulus for corporations and consumers. Could it take a pandemic such as coronavirus/COVID-19 to finally get an infrastructure bill passed? On a House Democratic conference call, House committee chairs discussed ideas including: cash payments to individuals; infrastructure investments;…
Read MoreCommodities Drop Sharply as Global Economy Takes a Hit
According to William May, senior economist, IHS Markit, as COVID-19 spreads worldwide, markets have begun pricing in a global decline in economic activity on the scale of that witnessed in China during the past two months.
Read MoreNSSGA Update on MSHA Annual Refresher Training
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) has learned from MSHA that although the agency will not issue a written policy publicly, they will rely on internal guidance regarding enforcement of annual training and other requirements in light of the coronavirus.
Read MoreAED Foundation Releases Report on Industry Technician Shortage
The AED Foundation released its latest report compiled by the College of William & Mary entitled “The Equipment Industry Technician Shortage: Reassessing Causes, Impacts and Policy Recommendation” at last week’s ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas. Highlights of the report include: The need to fill up to 73,500 heavy equipment technicians over the next five years. The equipment industry has a job opening…
Read MoreMSHA: No U.S. Mines Met POV Criteria
Of the nation’s 13,000 mining operations, none met the screening criteria for a Pattern of Violations (POV), one of the toughest enforcement tools used by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
Read MoreMetso Introduces Large-Capacity Lokotrack ST4.10 Mobile Screen
Metso showcased the latest addition to its mobile screens range, the Lokotrack ST4.10 at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The new mobile screen now being launched to the North American markets is the largest mobile screen in the Lokotrack range, making it ideal for demanding large-scale aggregates production. Lokotrack ST4.10 screens have been in use by customers in Europe since 2019, and the unit…
Read MoreDespite Virus Concerns, ConExpo-Con/Agg a Huge Success
Multiple construction and construction-materials industry segments, including the aggregates industry, converged on the Las Vegas Convention Center and Festival Grounds for ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 to unveil new technologies and products, share knowledge, network with industry peers and buy equipment.
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