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The latest truck-weighing tech for quarry operations

New truck scales from Mettler Toledo and Rice Lake Weighing Systems, plus tax-compliance software from TAC Insight, are among the weighing technologies featured in P&Q's October 2021 edition. Keep Reading

Chad McDougal of Vulcan Materials, center, was recognized at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's (NSSGA) 2021 Legislative & Policy Forum in Washington. Pictured with McDougal is NSSGA's Michael Johnson and Bond Construction Corp.'s Karen Hubacz-Kiley. Photo: NSSGA

Vulcan director earns NSSGA safety and health award

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) bestowed the James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year Award on Vulcan Materials' Chad McDougal. Keep Reading

An aerial view of Luck Stone’s Eden Plant in North Carolina: Photo: Luck Stone

Luck Stone expands presence in North Carolina

The acquisition of Ararat Rock Products adds quarry locations in Mount Airy and Eden, North Carolina. Keep Reading

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Management system, hammers are new drill and blast tools

With drilling and blasting a magazine theme this month, P&Q presents some of the latest related equipment and services from several suppliers – including BME, Epiroc, Numa and Sauls Seismic. Keep Reading

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AGC economist offers perspective on the infrastructure bill

Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) shares his expectations for the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act that’s already passed the Senate. Keep Reading

The view in Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center from Sandvik's booth. Sandvik hosted a MINExpo press conference Tuesday, sharing its latest on equipment electrification and more. Photo: P&Q Staff

Photo gallery: Sights from the MINExpo 2021 show floor

With more than 1,300 exhibitors reportedly on-hand at the Las Vegas Convention Center, there is plenty to see at MINExpo International 2021. Keep Reading

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What types of construction jobs are experiencing setbacks?

Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, offers a look at which construction jobs are being canceled and delayed the most these days. Keep Reading

With a new administration in power and new regulations coming, Pat Jacomet of the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association argues that it’s essential that educational field services be permitted to work alongside producers. Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

The aggregate industry braces for regulatory change (Part 2)

P&Q’s 2021 Roundtable presented a forum to discuss the greatest shifts – or lack thereof – in the Mine Safety & Health Administration since the onset of the Biden administration. Keep Reading

Says Jonathan Hart of Washington Rock Quarries: “I think we can all generally agree with whatever rules MSHA comes up with, and we can support them. It’s just that one day it’s one way, and the next day it’s different.” Photo: PamElla Lee Photography

The aggregate industry braces for regulatory change (Part 1)

P&Q’s 2021 Roundtable presented a forum to discuss the greatest shifts – or lack thereof – in the Mine Safety & Health Administration since the onset of the Biden administration. Keep Reading

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