Archive for June 2015

MSHA announces results of May impact inspections

June 24, 2015 By

The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 176 citations during special impact inspections […]

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Positive signs at mid-year

June 24, 2015 By

Economist and Pit & Quarry columnist Dr. David Chereb says most things continue to be positive for construction […]

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Firm scales back 2015 construction outlook

June 24, 2015 By

Construction activities are expected to grow at 5 percent this year, FMI Corp. reports, leveling off from a […]

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Multiyear highway bill emerges

June 24, 2015 By

The Senate introduced a six-year, $275 billion bill to fund the federal government’s highway program. The bill, called […]

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Ivory crush event puts international spotlight on crushing

June 23, 2015 By

A portable crusher made international headlines in international news last week, as Powerscreen teamed with the U.S. Fish […]

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Tecweigh WP25 Weight Processor

June 23, 2015 By

Tecweigh scales have always been known for their reliability and dependability. Whether it be the HY15 Hybrid Modular […]

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Construction jobs increase in 40 states in past year

June 22, 2015 By

Construction firms added jobs in 40 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.) between May 2014 and May […]

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Congress explores highway funding sources in hearings

June 22, 2015 By

Both chambers of Congress explored sources to fund a surface transportation bill during hearings on Capitol Hill, the […]

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Gas tax hike unlikely, says House Majority Leader

June 22, 2015 By

Don’t expect a gas tax increase anytime soon. That’s what House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarty (R-Calif.) tells […]

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