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Obama signs two-week highway bill extension
President Obama signed a two-week highway bill into law that extends federal transportation funding through Dec. 4. Find out where the Senate and House are on creating a long-term bill that both chambers can agree with.
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New construction starts climb 13 percent
New construction starts in October advanced 13 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $591.1 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Learn which sectors contributed most to the increase in construction starts.
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MSHA decision on
civil penalty regulation still to come
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has proposed amending its civil penalty regulation to simplify the criteria. Joe Main, assistant secretary of labor for MSHA, offers some insight on when the industry can expect a determination on this issue.
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One tough crush:
Sergeant Stone’s journey
John Powell knew a challenge loomed when he first encountered the material Sergeant Stone planned to crush at a startup site in Corning, Ohio. Learn the company’s strategy for crushing the site's abnormally strong limestone to a precise, desired size. → MORE
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Lesson 11: Loadout, Weighing & On-Road Hauling
Loadout within any pit or quarry operation is an important stage that needs to be well designed and considered. Lesson 11 of Pit & Quarry University explains key issues for stockpile management and loadout and discusses the benefits that may be realized in utilizing available technologies. → MORE
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