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Multiyear highway bill emerges
The Senate introduced a six-year, $275 billion bill, called the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act, to fund the federal government’s highway program. Learn about the new bill, which would appropriate nearly $43 billion per year for transportation spending.
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Firm scales back 2015 construction outlook
Construction activities are expected to grow at 5 percent this year, FMI Corp. reports, leveling off from a previous forecast of 8 percent that the firm produced. Find out which construction sector has the highest growth prospect.
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Now Hiring: Operations Manager at Lyman Richey
Lyman Richey Sand & Gravel, located in Waterloo, Neb., is currently seeking a high quality individual to fill our Operations Manager position.
Essential job duties and responsibilities include:
Supervising plant employees in all aspects of aggregate production,
carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization’s policies and applicable laws; and more.
Apply online here and click the "employment" tab.
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Bucyrus-Erie bulldozer, bullgrader work in tandem
In this archived video, which was compiled, narrated and produced by Keith Haddock for the Historical Construction Equipment Association, a Bucyrus-Erie bulldozer and bullgrader are working in tandem. Watch them complete a cleanup job. → MORE
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Highwall concerns
There are several geological hazards that are encountered during the life of a quarry or open pit mine, including wall instability and rock falls. Here's how you can use a mine's Ground Control Plan to help ensure adequate geotechnical planning, safe mine operation and reclamation goals.→ MORE
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Lesson 4:
Drilling & Blasting
The initial production steps in a quarry operation – drilling and blasting – can significantly impact the productivity and costs of most downstream operations. Lesson 4 of Pit & Quarry University provides readers with a lowdown on the best and safest drilling and blasting practices.
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