Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry, announced the new ZX Secure Service Plan for select construction excavators that will further support Hitachi customers by providing routine equipment maintenance by expert dealer service technicians at every 500-hour interval.
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Ben R. Rechter Dies, Was a Third-Generation Rogers Group Owner
Ben R. Rechter, long-time resident of Nashville, passed away on May 7 at the age of 83. Rechter was one of the third-generation owners of Rogers Group Inc. – the family business established by his grandfather in 1908 – that has grown to be the largest privately held aggregates company in the United States.
Read MoreCaterpillar, Argonne Project Focuses on Heavy-Duty Engine Design
Heavy-duty diesel engines still power most large vehicles used in the construction, mining and transportation industries in the United States. Engineers are working to improve the fuel efficiency of these engines while minimizing pollution to reduce energy consumption and ensure the sustainability of these industries in the future.
Read MoreHeidelbergCement Opens Quarries for Unique Biodiversity Competition
HeidelbergCement launched the fifth edition of its Quarry Life Award, its nature-based competition involving more than 20 countries worldwide. Researchers, students, local communities, NGOs and nature lovers from around the world can pitch their ideas for sustainable quarry management, with prizes totaling more than $30,000 for the most innovative projects.
Read MoreSummit Materials Aggregates Volumes Rise 20.7%
Summit Materials Inc. announced results for the first quarter 2021, reporting that net revenue increased $56.1 million, or 16.4% in the first quarter of 2021 to $398.5 million, compared to $342.4 million in the first quarter of 2020, on higher aggregates, ready-mix concrete, cement, asphalt and paving revenue relative to a year ago on strong demand in most markets.
Read MoreClose the Investment Gap
Joint Letter to Congress Calls for ‘Generational’ Infrastructure Investment. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreARTBA: 220,000 U.S. Bridges Need Repair
More than 220,000 U.S. bridges need major repair work or should be replaced, according to an American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) analysis of the just released U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2020 National Bridge Inventory (NBI) database. That figure represents 36%, or more than one-third, of all U.S. bridges.
Read MoreAggregates Equipment Showcase
The First Part Of 2021 Has Seen A Flurry Of New Product Introductions. Here Are A Few. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreLabor and Employment
There Are Likely to Be Labor and Employment Changes Ahead for Federal Road and Highway Contractors. By Michael J. Schrier
Read MoreDo-It-Yourself Focus Groups
Organizations That Want To Audit Their Communication Processes Need To Do More Than Conduct Interviews And Surveys. By Thomas J. Roach
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