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ConExpo-Con/Agg makes a triumphant return

March 11, 2023By

Significantly more aggregate producers should be at the 2023 show following the COVID-impacted event in 2020. Find out more.

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The last ‘normal’ ConExpo-Con/Agg took place in 2017 and drew a reported 128,000 attendees. Photo: ConExpo-Con/Agg

What manufacturers expect from ConExpo-Con/Agg

February 22, 2023By

Equipment manufacturers share why they’re excited about the opportunity to experience the first ‘normal’ ConExpo-Con/Agg in six years.

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Stacker dust photo caption: Based on MSHA’s updated Spring 2018 unified agenda, respirable crystalline silica is considered a long-term action for rulemaking, creating uncertainty for what’s ahead. Photo: ISTOCK.COM/Nikola Nastasic

MSHA intensifying spotlight on silica awareness

October 10, 2022By

A new Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) campaign aims to prevent injuries, illnesses and fatalities while promoting safe and healthy workplaces for all miners.

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ABC: Construction unemployment down in 45 states in March 2022

April 27, 2022By

An analysis of federal data done by the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) shows that 45 states have lower construction unemployment in March 2022 compared to March 2021.

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Aggregate producers are largely optimistic about 2022 despite lingering issues such as the pandemic, equipment supply delays and workforce shortages. Photo: P&Q Staff

Producers remain optimistic despite continued headwinds

April 1, 2022By

Aggregate producers are very upbeat about the production season ahead, although issues with the supply chain, workforce and pandemic remain in play.

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P&Q Profile: QMJ Group’s Richard Bradbury

March 21, 2022By

Richard Bradbury, exhibition director at QMJ Group, which puts on the Hillhead trade show, discusses what’s ahead for the June 21-23 event in the United Kingdom.

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Navigating new risks in workers’ compensation

March 10, 2022By

Employers find themselves navigating a more complex regulatory environment as they try to reduce their workers’ comp premiums and claim costs.

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ABC: Construction employment near pre-pandemic levels

March 4, 2022By

The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says the construction industry added 60,000 jobs in February, reaching near pre-pandemic employment levels.

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Modest gains made in Holcim aggregate business

February 25, 2022By

Aggregate sales volumes at Holcim last year were up nearly 1 percent in North America, and they climbed about 5 percent for the company globally.

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