By Jessica Freema and Nicole Moyen Hydration is a balance between the fluid you consume from food and drinks, and the fluid you lose through sweating, breathing and urinating. Working in a hot environment already increases your risk for dehydration, which can have negative impacts on your performance, mood and cognition. So staying well hydrated is crucial to prevent increased…
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Construction Starts Show Additional Gains in June
Improvement In Nonresidential And Nonbuilding Activity Push Starts Higher. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreReynolds Soil Technologies Reports Increase in Demand For Its Dust Control, Water Management Formulas
Water shortages and environmental restrictions are increasing the need for mining and quarrying companies to find solutions that reduce water consumption while enabling operations to continue at optimum level.
Read MoreFinal Environmental Rule Modernizes NEPA Process
The final National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rule by the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has been released. NEPA, which was signed into law on Jan. 1, 1970, requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions.
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Environmental Compliance In The Time Of Coronavirus. By Megan McLean
Read MorePERMITTING – AUGUST 2020
Michigan Bill Would Cut Permitting Time A bill introduced in the Michigan state senate in 2019 could limit the ability that local municipalities currently have to deny permits to proposed mining operations, according to a report on Fox 17. Supporters of Senate Bill 431, sponsored by Sen. Adam Hollier, say it will drive down certain construction costs in Michigan. Kevin Cotter,…
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Managing The Corporate Culture Is Essentially Managing Communication. By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreHow to Deal With Personalities in Meetings
As The Leader, Your Responsibility Is To Get Everyone To Focus On The Mission. By Steve Schumacher
Read MoreGranite Partners for Playgrounds
The Company’s Alaska Team Donates Time And Materials To Build A Playground At A Childcare Center Serving The Local Hospital Staff. by Therese Dunphy
Read MoreCortec Can Keep Idle Equipment from Going Rusty
The current pandemic has brought hard economic challenges, forcing many workers and equipment to be idle. Unfortunately, this could have long-term effects months or years after markets open up.
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