While The Principle Of Delegation Is Clear, The Means Of Carrying It Out Are Often Not. Thomas J. Roach Most managers understand that a work environment of participative decision-making is preferable to one where only supervisors make decisions and subordinates unquestioningly carry them out. However, while the principle of delegation is clear, the means of carrying it out are often…
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How Do You Deal With Age Discrimination?
Organizations Often Focus On Sexism And Racism But Overlook Ageism. By Steve Schumacher Unlike many cultures around the world that value and respect their elders, our society in America tends to de-value older generations and discount their contributions. As an older adult, I see it in the body language of people I encounter. I have my own business so I…
Read MoreTrimble, Hilti Group Announce Product Integration
Trimble and the Hilti Group announced that the Hilti ON!Track asset management system will integrate with Trimble Viewpoint Vista, an ERP solution within the Trimble Construction One suite.
Read MoreSunroc Acquires J.K. Merrill & Sons
Sunroc, a subsidiary of Clyde Companies, has announced the finalization of its asset acquisition of Pocatello, Idaho-based company, J.K. Merrill & Sons. J.K. Merrill’s assets will facilitate aggregate expansion in the Eastern Idaho region of Sunroc. J.K. Merrill & Sons will rebrand and operate under the Depatco name. “J.K. Merrill & Sons is a natural fit to become part of…
Read MoreMaking Community Connections
Graniterock Opens Its Doors To Neighbors And Raises Funds For Two Worthwhile Causes. By Therese Dunphy Graniterock put its quarry operations, environmental stewardship and community support in the spotlight at two open houses held in October. According to Keith Severson, Graniterock’s director of marketing and community involvement, the events have two primary goals: 1) to allow community members to come…
Read MoreMid-States Materials Receives Award for Mined Land Conservation
Mid-States Materials LLC, a division of Bettis Companies based in Topeka, Kan., received the 2022 Outstanding Mined Land Reclamation Award (Non-Coal) from the National Association of State Land Reclamationists (NASLR) for conservation efforts at Plummer Creek Quarry in Scranton, Kan. This is the second time Mid-States has won this national award, a testament to their reclamation proclamation of protecting and…
Read MorePermitting – December 2022
News from Arkansas, Colorado Washington County, Ark.’s justices of the peace overturned the county Planning Board’s denial of a permit for an expansion of a quarry operation west of Fayetteville, Ark., according to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. An overflow crowd of area residents opposed to the quarry filled the seats and lined the walls of the meeting room as…
Read MoreTotal Construction Starts Increase in October; Highway Starts Soar
Total construction starts rose 8% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.12 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. In October, nonresidential building starts gained 9%, and nonbuilding starts rose 26%; however, residential starts fell by 3%. Highway and bridge starts rose a startling 57%. Year-to-date, total construction was 16% higher in the first 10 months of 2022…
Read MoreThe Quarry & Aggregates (Q&A) Forum
Rock Products Presents The 2022 Quarry And Aggregates (Q&A) Forum: Industry Thought Leaders Open Up About The Infrastructure Bill, Supply Chain Issues, The Outlook For The Next Year, And More. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson Each year, Rock Products reaches out to industry thought leaders to get their take on the aggregates industry. In this article, manufacturers comment…
Read MoreMixed News Continues to Confuse Economic Outlook
All manner of economic indicators once again have us puzzled as to what direction the economy is headed and far too many continue to raise doubts that we are headed for a recession. Yes, there are some headlines regarding layoffs in the tech industry that appears to be a re-balancing of employment numbers that have just reflected unbridled growth at…
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