The Construction Industry Is Trending Upwards With An Economic Forecast That Looks Optimistic. By Mark S. Kuhar The construction sector faces unique challenges as recession turns to recovery, according to Dodge Data and Analytics’ Mid-Year Report. Economic growth is surging thanks to the growing number of vaccinated Americans and substantial federal stimulus. This surge will continue into 2022 as consumers…
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EPA Proposes $24,000 Penalty for Illegal Dredging in Idaho
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is proposing to settle a Clean Water Act case against Carl Grissom of West Richland, Wash., for unauthorized suction dredge mining in the South Fork Clearwater River in central Idaho in 2018. The agency is proposing that Grissom pay a $24,000 penalty. Suction dredge operations can destroy fish eggs and newly…
Read MoreCanadian Group Seeks Quarry Rehabilitation Solutions
A group of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, post-secondary academic researchers are teaming up to explore various new ways of environmentally restoring abandoned aggregate pits in northeastern Ontario over the next three years, according to Northern Ontario Business. A combined Collège Boréal-Laurentian University research team will be strategizing on replanting techniques and unique soil treatments to restore biodiversity and ecosystem functions on…
Read MoreRules, Rules and More Rules
There Are Four Rules On MSHA’s Agenda Right Now, And It Is Laying The Groundwork For More. By Brian Hendrix
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Clearly The Tension Between Written And Verbal Communication Remains. By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreSix Things for All Leaders to Consider
Keep These Areas In Mind When You Work To Motivate Your Workforce. By Steve Schumacher Over my career as a leadership consultant and change agent, I have heard the mantra “people are our greatest asset” more times than I can count. It is usually verbalized by senior executives in annual reports or in employee meetings. This experience covers all kinds…
Read MoreFilling the Employment Gap
OAIMA Is Building An Educational Program That Prepares High School Students For Industry Careers. By Therese Dunphy
Read More5 Ways Lubricants Can Help Keep the Mining Industry Moving
According to ExxonMobil, the mining industry’s key risks include regulation, environmental concerns and operational challenges. Taking advantage of the latest advances in lubricant technology and analysis can smooth the ride. There are six areas of high risk for the sector, over the three broad categories of social license to operate, organizational and operational factors. Smaller environmental footprint. One of the…
Read MoreMack Trucks’ New PartsASIST Parts Store Revolutionizes Online Ordering
Mack Trucks’ new PartsASIST platform makes ordering Mack truck parts and components online faster and simpler than ever. Available now, the one-stop online solution gives Mack truck owners a more efficient service and support option to help improve uptime. Registering for PartsASIST and transitioning from the current Mack SELECT Part Store will allow for quick and confident parts selection from…
Read MoreMarietta Group Extends Inspection Capabilities with Drones, AI
Marietta Group introduced a new supplemental inspection capability that uses powerful artificial intelligence (AI) software and high-resolution drone capture technology to identify, map and track exterior defects on silos. The AI Supplemental Inspection service brings speed and precision to damage and crack mapping not previously been possible. During the drone capture phase, detailed images of the entire silo are obtained…
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