North American Market Key for Construction Equipment

Construction equipment manufacturers will rely on the North American market in 2016, as the U.S. economy continues to prove itself the stable cornerstone of the global economy, according to the 2016 Strategy Guide, published by Noealt Corporate Services. The report examines the strategic focus and priorities of the leading construction equipment manufacturers.

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PERMITTING – JANUARY 2016

FAST Act Speeds Up Permitting for Construction Projects The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or FAST Act, is a $305 billion, five-year bill passed by Congress that contains provisions to streamline permitting for construction projects. The new permit streamlining provisions contained in Title XLI of the FAST Act are based on the previously proposed Federal Permitting Improvement Act sponsored by…

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TRIP Report Chronicles Infrastructure Issues in Tennessee

Roads and bridges that are deficient, congested or lack desirable safety features cost Tennessee motorists a total of $5.6 billion statewide annually – as much as $1,821 per driver in some areas – due to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes and congestion-related delays. Increased investment in transportation improvements at the local, state and federal levels could relieve traffic congestion,…

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Outlook/Forecast 2016: All Systems Go, Full Speed Ahead

WITH A NEW HIGHWAY BILL IN PLACE, THE FUTURE NOW LOOKS VERY BRIGHT FOR THE AGGREGATES INDUSTRY. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith It goes without saying, 2015 went out with a bang, and looking ahead to 2016, it is all systems go, full speed ahead. In a major victory for the aggregates industry, both chambers of Congress voted to…

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An Interview with Brian Mahavier

Brian Mahavier is the current chairman of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s Young Leaders group. – Ed. Why is the Young Leaders group so important to the industry? The aggregates industry has a long and proud tradition, but we need to make sure that there are opportunities for the next generation to gain the experience and industry contacts necessary to…

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