A measure we watch with great interest that speaks volumes about the outlook for the new home construction market is the Builder Sentiment Index tracked and published by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Wells Fargo, which is known as the Housing Market Index (HMI).
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The IIJA Is An Historic Achievement
Fire up the plant and start putting product on the ground. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed Nov. 5, is the most important piece of transportation legislation since the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956. Yes, it is big and that consequential. Michele Stanley, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) vice president of government and regulatory…
Read MoreTOP NEWS Infrastructure Bill PassesThe House of Representatives, on Nov. 5, passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), ending months of in-fi ghting and political intrigue over the issue. Infrastructure Bill SignedOn Nov. 15, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. He welcomed lawmakers from both parties, from Congress and from state and…
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IAC’s Smart Plant Remote Monitoring System is a highly economical cloud-based IoT system to ensure regulatory compliance and save energy within your facility, the company stated. With the ability to monitor compressed air, faster detection of leaks, and cleaning on demand, Smart Plant Industry 4.0 technology keeps your equipment running optimally while alerting you to equipment failures within minutes.
Read MoreChoosing The Right Renewable Energy Strategy for Your Operations
Climate change and environmental issues have taken center stage, and the number of companies taking significant steps to reduce their carbon footprint continues to grow.
Read MoreShale Reinvestment Rates Hit Historic Lows
Reinvestment rates among U.S. shale oil producers hit an all-time low in the the third quarter of 2021, resulting in a record free cash flow for the quarter, and are projected to fall even lower by year-end according to a Rystad Energy analysis. The analysis focused on a peer group of 21 public U.S. shale oil producers, excluding majors, that…
Read MoreSelect Sands Reports Increased Quarterly Sales
Select Sands Corp. announced operational and financial results for the third quarter 2021. The company is reporting:
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• Oil prices dipped at press time, as Brent crude fell $5.40, or 6.5%, to $76.82 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down $5.82, or 7.4%, at $72.57 a barrel, after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Read MoreEpiroc Adds Charging Products
Electrification solutions from Epiroc support mining customers as they transition towards using Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). The latest addition to the portfolio is a wide range of flexible charging products for mining equipment.
Read MoreDetails of IIJA
Nov. 24, 2021 – Thanks to Charley Rea at the California Construction and Industrial Minerals Association (CalCIMA) for the below Transportation Funding & Policy Information. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has made available an enlightening presentation on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The presentation details the $550 billion in new federal infrastructure…
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