Roads and bridges that are deteriorated, congested or lack some desirable safety features cost West Virginia motorists a total of $1.6 billion statewide annually – as much as $1,421 per driver in some urban areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays.
Read MoreDay: February 16, 2021
Engineers Give Ohio Infrastructure Poor Grades
The Ohio Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2021 Report Card for Ohio’s Infrastructure, the Section’s first report in more than a decade at a public event.
Read MoreVulcan’s Hill Sees Market Strength
Feb. 16, 2021 – Vulcan Materials, as part of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 report, looked into the crystal ball to see what is in store for the company in today’s aggregates market. Regarding the company’s outlook, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Hill stated, “We are encouraged by the continued strength in residential construction activity, particularly single-family housing. Our expectation is also…
Read MoreVulcan Reports Strong Aggregates Unit Profitability
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2020, and the full year. Total revenues in the fourth quarter were $1,175.1 billion, down from $1,186.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Total revenues for the full year were $4,856.8 billion down from $4,929.1 billion in 2019.
Read MoreDonahue Speaks
U.S. Chamber CEO Urges A Rally For Recovery Through Infrastructure And More. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreNIOSH Presents Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Awards
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mining Program, in conjunction with the Industrial Minerals Association–North America (IMA-NA), the National Mining Association (NMA), and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), recognized four organizations in their respective industry sectors, some for developing new safety tools and systems, and others for instituting new health protocols to keep their…
Read MoreMSHA Reports 29 Mine-Related Deaths in 2020
In 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported there were 29 mining fatalities, making it the sixth consecutive year that mining fatalities were below 30. Among those fatalities, five occurred in coal mines, a historic low.
Read MoreConstruction Starts End 2020 on a Decline
Broad-Based Weakness Pulls Construction Starts Lower In December; Highways And Bridges Rise. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreEnvironmentally Friendly Quarry Operation Proposed in Colorado
A proposal to develop an environmentally focused sand and gravel supply operation in Dotsero, Colo., is the first step to bringing a vision of rural residential homes and first-ever commercial services to an expanding community at the eastern mouth of Glenwood Canyon and on the north side of Interstate 70, according to the developers.
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