If Adopted, The New PPL Could Amend The MSHA Program Policy Manual, Dramatically Changing Workplace Exam Practices. By Ross Watzman, Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Permitting – September 2015
Cemex Granted Permit Approval in Ohio The Fairborn, Ohio, city council overruled an earlier city planning board decision and granted Cemex rezoning of two Xenia Twp., Ohio, parcels. The decision allows the company to use the land located 250 feet from residential properties on West Enon and West Hyde Roads as quarries. Mining operations are estimated to begin in 2019.…
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Is Incivility the New Normal in Public Discourse? By Thomas J. Roach
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A Simple Tool That Makes the Best Use of Everyone’s Time. By Steve Schumacker
Read MoreAtlas Copco Launches Website; Named ‘Green’ Company
Mining and construction professionals can access newer and more specific information about the Atlas Copco location nearest them through a new Atlas Copco USA Stores website. The new site, www.atlascopcousastores.com, will have easy-to-navigate equipment listings, allow customers to request parts and communicate with the service department. Whether it is new or used drill rigs, air compressors or paving equipment, the new website will…
Read MorePositive Signals for the Future
Shortly after I completed my August issue editorial, the Senate passed its version of the highway bill. As we wait for the House to finalize its version of the bill, then contemplate the mysteries of the universe while they try to reconcile the two bills, here are a few interesting construction-economy items.
Read MoreFirst Look – September 2015
TOP NEWS Vulcan Reports Q2 Gains Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2015. The company is reporting that total revenues increased $104 million, or 13 percent, to $895 million. Summit Materials Makes Acquisition Summit Materials Inc. has completed the acquisition of LeGrand Johnson Construction Co., a vertically integrated construction materials company. Martin Marietta Sales…
Read MoreOff-Highway Diesel Fuel
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of Sept. 2 is $2.275. That is lower than the previous comparison price-per-gallon of $2.320.
Read MoreOff-Highway Diesel Fuel
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of August 13 is $2.320. That is lower than the previous comparison price-per-gallon of $2.442.
Read MoreStones to the Rescue
The drought in California has provided aggregates producers with a new market. Replacing front lawns with rocks. Since July 1, the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California has paid just over $34 million in turf-removal rebates, according to the Los Angeles Times. It has given the go-ahead for an additional $120 million in turf-removal applications. The agency offers a…
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