Based on modern estimates, an active human will take more than 224,000,000 steps over a lifespan of 65 years based on an average of 9,448 steps per day. Most footprints that result from these steps are ephemeral, poorly defined and disappear quickly. In some cases, a distinct cast of the foot is left in soft sediments, preserving a representation of…
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Drone Sweet Drone
By Mark S. Kuhar Drones are becoming a way of life for aggregates producers, construction-materials companies and construction contractors. One company that uses drones in many of its operations is Graniterock.
Read MoreA Concrete Solution
Insight Into Cement’s Microscopic Properties May Lead to Stronger, More Sustainable Concrete. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreArt of Stone
Maybe You Can’t Get Blood From a Stone, But You Can Certainly Get Art. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreThe Curse of Oak Island
By Mark S. Kuhar Caterpillar equipment has a high profile role in digging for something other than aggregate: buried treasure.
Read MoreHillhead to Welcome a Special Guest in 2018
By Mark S. Kuhar Hillhead 2018 is gearing up for a special appearance from the largest mechanical puppet ever constructed in Britain. The Man Engine, powered by Volvo, was voted the UK’s Best Arts Project and presented with a National Lottery Awards trophy by comedian and broadcaster David Baddiel.
Read MoreIn Case You Want to Rock Your Phone
By Mark S. Kuhar Many of us have protective cases to guard our valuable smart phones. But why buy yourself a black Survivor or a camo Otterbox when you can have your phone encased in real rock?
Read MoreDo You Have a Red Wing Story?
Red Wing Shoe Co.’s rugged and stylish boots take employees everywhere from aggregates operations and cement plants, to construction sites all over America, not to mention oil rigs in the middle of the ocean and the top of the world’s highest skyscrapers.
Read MoreThe Quarry: Some Things Should Stay Buried
By Mark S. Kuhar You’ll want to run as fast as you can to get away from this quarry.
Read MoreWhere Do You Want To Be In Five Years?
Rock Products management columnist Steve Schumacher asks, “Where do you want to be in five years?” Here is why he thinks that is an important question.
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