XBE and BCMI Corp. have merged, combining two trusted industry leaders to deliver the most comprehensive, integrated platform for the heavy construction, logistics and materials industries. The platform includes solutions for ready-mix, asphalt, aggregates, cement, heavy construction and heavy logistics – all supported by cloud-native, mobile-friendly, AI-enabled technology.
Read MoreDay: June 10, 2025
North Carolina Launches Its Largest-Ever Transportation Reconstruction Program
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated Western North Carolina (WNC) in late September 2024, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has launched the largest transportation reconstruction program in its history.
Read MorePermitting Update: Alabama
On Tuesday, June 3, the Scottsboro Planning Commission held a meeting, with many citizens attending to voice their concerns about a planned quarry opening up on John T. Reid Parkway.
Read MoreChaney Enterprises Moves to New Headquarters
Construction materials supplier Chaney Enterprises relocated its corporate headquarters from Gambrills, Md., to a newly renovated, four-story building in Annapolis, Md.
Read MoreMSHA Reports 13th Fatality of 2025
MSHA reported that on May 19, a miner at Silver Lake Mine in San Bernardino County, Calif., died when the haul truck he was operating traveled through a berm and over an approximately 40-ft. highwall to the bench below.
Read MoreVolvo to Invest in Shippensburg Production
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a significant investment to expand production worldwide. For crawler excavators, three main sites will see approximately $261 million invested to expand crawler excavator production to meet growing customer demands, mitigate supply chain risks and reduce reliance on long-distance logistics. These sites include Shippensburg, Pa.; Changwon, South Korea; and a location in Sweden.
Read MoreMSHA Issues Dozer Safety Alert
MSHA reported that on May 22, a bulldozer fell into a void above a feeder. The loose material from the coal pile collapsed around the bulldozer, engulfing the bulldozer and trapping the miner inside the cab. The bulldozer was equipped with a “submarine kit” consisting of high-strength glass, self-contained self rescuers and two-way communication.
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