The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $44.5 million in grant awards for communities in 13 states and Puerto Rico under its Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). Authorized through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the grants will be used to plan, design and construct projects for connected networks that lead to destinations and make communities safer for…
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WVU Tests High-Tech Training Headsets That Visualize Blind Spots
To keep miners safe, a West Virginia University (WVU) researcher is creating a training program that uses augmented reality headsets to prepare workers to operate around high-risk vehicles. “Powered haulage” vehicles like dump trucks and front-end loaders account for nearly 50% of all mining-related deaths, partly because they offer such limited visibility. In response, WVU mining engineer Deniz Tuncay is…
Read MoreMissouri S&T Researchers Set to Work in Lunar Gravity for NASA Project
By Mark S. Kuhar A team of researchers from Missouri University of Science and Technology, who are examining how to enrich materials needed for construction on the Moon, will soon experience what gravity is like on Earth’s closest celestial companion while testing their technology. “We have made fantastic progress on our technology to separate the Moon’s regolith, or surface-level materials,…
Read MoreHere Comes the 2024 Mineral Baby
Overall, The Total Amount Of Resources That Every American Born In 2024 Will Need In Their Lifetime Is 3.06 Million Pounds. By Mark S. Kuhar Let’s welcome the 2024 Mineral Baby. For decades, the amount of minerals, metals and fuels that an American born in the current year will need in their lifetime has been presented in an iconic educational…
Read MoreEmployees with Disabilities Enrich All Organizations
This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Let’s Vow To Make Their Lives A Little Easier. By Mark S. Kuhar October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which commemorates the many ways people with disabilities contribute to America’s workplaces as well as the economy. This year, having suffered a debilitating spinal injury myself, I have become keenly aware of the…
Read MoreMaterials Producers Support Skate4Concrete
This year, Skate4Concrete, powered by the non-profit organization Project Cornerstone, delivered its first-ever Construction Summer Camp. In three days, 22 students (ages 15-18) visited three locations throughout San Diego County, Calif., and explored the science of, pathway to, and job opportunities within the concrete and construction materials industry.
Read MoreChaney Announces Plans to Spearhead New Boys & Girls Club
Chaney Cares, the philanthropic arm of Chaney Enterprises, announced plans to spearhead a brand-new Boys & Girls Club in Lothian, Md. This project is made possible through a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (BGCAA) and is set to bring a safe and inspiring space to young people in South County. The new…
Read MoreMonster Jam Made Possible With BKT Tires
By Mark S. Kuhar The World Finals of Monster Jam, the greatest monster truck event of the year, took place in Inglewood, Calif., on Saturday, May 18, at SoFi Stadium. All-out racing, heart-pounding stunts and thrills – this event was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all spectators. It was an exhilarating day full of thrills and fun, where the most iconic…
Read MoreThese Boots are Made for Working
Heavy duty boot manufacturer Georgia Boot sent me a pair to take for a test drive. I can attest that they are sturdy, reliable and will take a beating for sure. The Core 37 collection is designed for all-day comfort, performance and durability for whatever the job requires. The three styles include: a 6-in., steel toe, lace-up work boot; an…
Read MoreWomen in Aggregates Hosts Panel, Mixer at AGG1
On the first day of AGG1, Women in Aggregates (WIA) – formed by SEMCO Publishing, the parent company of Rock Products magazine – sponsored a successful AGG1 Academy session and networking mixer at the Music City Center in Nashville. The interactive “Finding the Next Generation of Women in the Aggregates Industry” panel featured Resa Furey, marketing & business development manager, Global Mining…
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