Faulks Brothers Construction is filing an appeal on the decision to deny a permit for a sand mine on Iola Car Show grounds. The mine was first proposed in order to extract materials for additional parking structures for the car show, to which the Waupaca County planning and zoning board denied it following massive opposition from local residents. A public…
Read MoreDay: October 11, 2023
MSHA Reports 32nd Fatality of 2023
MSHA reported that on Sept. 12, a haul truck operator at Cape Sandy #1, Crawford, Ind., died after his haul truck backed through the berm at a dump point and became submerged in a pond. This is the 32nd fatality reported in 2023, and the eighth classified as “Powered Haulage.” MSHA recommends the following best practices to avoid this type…
Read MoreWisconsin Addressing Traffic Congestion, Safety, Road and Bridge Challenges
State and federal transportation funding increases have allowed Wisconsin to move forward with projects to improve the condition, reliability and safety of the state’s transportation system. Despite these funding increases, Wisconsin still faces challenges in improving and maintaining its transportation system to improve traffic safety, relieve traffic congestion and improve road and bridge conditions. Roads and bridges that are deteriorated,…
Read MoreSand Shortage or Not? A Realistic View on the Construction Sand Market
Recently, I traded my office chair for the sandy shoreline of a picturesque lake where I had the delightful opportunity to enjoy one of my favorite summertime hobbies: fishing. As I stood on the fine sandy surface, basking in the serene environment and reeling in a particularly feisty trout, a thought occurred to me: the debate surrounding the impending “sand…
Read MoreHow Important is Communication?
Here Is A List Of Communication Responsibilities Every Company Should Consider. By Thomas J. Roach In the last 100 years nothing in business has evolved as much as communication and communication technology. During the Great Depression and WWII eras, competition was less challenging, and employees were grateful just to have jobs. Companies needed only basic advertising and newspaper public relations…
Read MoreThe Vulcan Way
Reflecting Its Cultural Values, Vulcan Joins Alabama Oyster Habitat Rehabilitation Effort. By Therese Dunphy Material donations are a fairly frequent occurrence for many aggregate producers, but the nation’s largest aggregates producer fielded a fairly unique request earlier this year. The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) reached out to Vulcan Materials Co. for material to improve the oyster habitat in Mobile Bay.…
Read MoreNews from Colorado, Michigan
According to The Daily Vail, applicants for a gravel extraction operation along the Colorado River will return to the Eagle County Planning Commission requesting a special use permit to begin mining. County staff has recommended the commission approve the special use permit with conditions. Ideas for a gravel pit in the Dotsero area along the Colorado River have been rejected…
Read MoreWorking in Winter: Making the Best of Seasonal Downtime
By Wilm Schulz Vibrating screens are built to withstand harsh conditions, but that doesn’t mean preventative maintenance isn’t needed. To ensure long-lasting equipment, winterization and maintenance can be completed during winter downtime to protect equipment against lower temperatures without sacrificing production. Avoiding the FreezeEquipment needs to be winterized by the time temperatures are regularly below freezing. Start with the wash…
Read MoreDoran Tire Monitoring Provides Early Warning for Heat
Hot weather is tough on tires. Asphalt retains and radiates heat which compounds the problem of heat build-up which occurs with issues like wheel bearing problems, or stuck brakes. The belts inside a tire can separate from the rubber at around 200°, creating a safety issue for unsuspecting drivers and those in their vicinity. The Doran tire-monitoring system monitors tire…
Read MoreWingfield Scale & Measure: Innovating with Volume Load Scanner
In 1937 Jackson Wingfield established a distributorship in Chattanooga, Tenn., providing mechanical scales to industries throughout the Southeast. Today, his grandsons offer a next generation load volume scanner that changes the way we measure. With the introduction of WingScan Advanced LiDAR Technology to their existing offerings, Wingfield Scale & Measure can track inventory no matter how it moves through an…
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