Chaney Enterprises has formed Chaney Terminals & Transit (CT&T). This announcement is consistent with Chaney’s strategic growth initiative of creating a terminal network to support the material businesses within its service market. “Whether by water, rail or truck CT&T will optimize the logistical movements of our key raw materials,” the company stated. “CT&T will assume the responsibility of Chaney Enterprises…
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NSSGA Lauds Reciprocal Switching Rule
Sept. 7, 2023 – National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association President and CEO Michael Johnson issued the following statement after the Surface Transportation Board released its reciprocal switching rule. “The nation’s aggregates and industrial sand industries applauds the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for issuing a proposed Reciprocal Switching Rule,” Johnson said. “This commonsense rule will promote efficiency, competition and drive…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About the Silent Killers In The Construction Industry.
By Joe McGuire, PhD and Lucas Simpson, M Ed The March 8, 2023, edition of the University of South Florida’s (USF) MUMA College of Business, Student Spotlight, focused on Vince Hafeli, the president of Ajax Paving. Hafeli is not only active in his role as company president but is also a student in USF’s Doctor of Business Administration Program and…
Read More‘Removed From Service’ or ‘Available For Use’
Here Are Some Suggestions Aimed At Reducing Your Liability In These Two Situations. By Brian Hendrix An “evergreen” issue is one that comes up repeatedly and remains relevant over time. Here’s a great example: MSHA inspects a piece of mobile equipment that’s parked on the ready line, but not in service. It has not been examined by the operator. Let’s…
Read MoreWhen We Speak of Things That Matter
The Art Of Communication Is Balancing Who You Are And What You Believe With The Expectations Of The Audience. By Thomas J. Roach Nothing is more naïve than dismissing communication by saying, “it’s only rhetoric,” or “it’s just political correctness.” The first and most important lesson about communication is that it is strategic. The world we live in after we…
Read MoreThe Dolese Effect
Roger Dolese’s Legacy Is Expanding The Number Of Engineer Graduates, Ensuring More Young People Are Prepared To Help Build The Nation’s Future. by Therese Dunphy As his tenure at Dolese Bros. Co. drew to an end, Roger Dolese carefully considered what to do with the business. Mark Helm, president and CEO, said Dolese wanted a way to keep the company…
Read MoreVolvo Announces Management Appointments
Volvo Construction Equipment announced three senior appointments to its executive management team. Scott Young has been appointed head of Sales Region North America. Young will continue to oversee the strategic direction of one of the largest markets for construction equipment and will be responsible for meeting its customers’ diverse needs, the announcement noted. Young takes over the role from Stephen…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Drops in August
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, declined 6.5% in August to 178.0 (2000=100) from the revised July reading of 190.3. Over the month, the commercial component of the DMI fell 1.6%, while the institutional component fell 14.8%. “Overall activity remains above historical norms, but weaker market fundamentals continue to undermine planning growth,” said Sarah Martin, associate…
Read MoreRubbleCrusher to Host First North American Open House
RubbleCrusher is hosting an open house to showcase its RC150T Tracked Jaw Crusher for prospective dealers on Sept. 14; and for builders, landscapers and contractors on Sept. 15 and 16 at Beck’s Maintenance in Duncansville, Pa. Ideal for the construction, demolition and landscaping industries, the RC150T weighs around 8,000 lb. and enables the operator to recycle C&D waste materials for…
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