August 29, 2017
PQ Weekly Report
THE AUTHORITY ON EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY    ENEWS ARCHIVE

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LEADING OFF
Wayne Palmer New head at MSHA...
for now

Wayne Palmer, who previously served Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta as chief of staff, was appointed as the acting head of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Read more on this development. → MORE
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Photo: iStock Deal struck to end
Seattle-area strike

A labor agreement was reached on Aug. 18 that ends a strike by concrete-delivery truck drivers in King County, Washington. Learn more about the strike, which had been slowing down construction projects in the Seattle area. → MORE
Dodge Data July 2017 construction starts up 6 percent
The value of new construction starts in July advanced 6 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $728.1 billion. Take a look at how each sector performed. → MORE
→ Cemex hosts first building-materials forum
→ Former Vulcan Materials quarry opens as public park
→ Superior adds process engineer to washing team,
     expands partnership with dealer

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P&Q index P&Q Aggregate Industry Index at 376
The P&Q Aggregate Industry Index is designed to reflect the economic health of the U.S. aggregate industry. Preliminary numbers suggest it may be poised for a slight bump upward next month. → MORE
FEATURE OF THE WEEK
Photo courtesy of Lehigh Hanson How Lehigh Hanson is making its operations safer
Lehigh Hanson, Inc. advanced its safety and health initiatives over the last few years. Find out how the initiatives have resulted in a 20 percent reduction in injury rates across its more than 550 company sites. → MORE
FROM THE MAGAZINE
P&Q → Luck Stone again on tech’s cutting
     edge with drones


→ How to handle employees working
     alone


→ Cone crusher boosts production
     at Cossatot Rock

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