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Blasting Through the Ages: The evolution of initiation systems
Step through time and observe how miners of the past initiated blasts, as well as how initiation systems became safer and more reliable. Keep Reading
Reddin: Backlogs, continuing resolution should sustain industry through 2020
FMI Capital Advisors' George Reddin shares his expectations for the year’s remaining months and what's ahead for the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Branch: Although the recession is ‘over,’ the recovery will present obstacles
Dodge Data & Analytics’ Richard Branch explains why 'optimism' is kind of a strong word to describe how he feels about the road ahead. Keep Reading
Alexander: Looking to replicate the first half in the months to come
Arcosa’s Scott Alexander sees big opportunities ahead once the coronavirus pandemic passes the aggregate industry on by. Keep Reading
Examining the refined test for ‘S&S’ violations
For inspectors, whether a citation is going to be S&S often comes down to a simple assessment of hazard exposure and injury level. Keep Reading
Hubacz-Kiley: Industry’s ‘essential’ status providing some reassurance
Some traction on infrastructure funding is uplifting to Bond Construction Corp.'s Karen Hubacz-Kiley. Keep Reading
Johnson: Capex being reevaluated as confidence is slowly restored
The Concrete Company’s Dan Johnson offers his latest insights to the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Windle: How the coronavirus is sparking opportunities
Luck Stone’s Charlie Windle points to specific areas that are driving aggregate demand, including data center construction. Keep Reading
Blasting Through the Ages: Explosive advancement through the ages
From Greek fire to packaged emulsions, explosives morphed dramatically over two millenniums into the sophisticated solutions available today. Keep Reading