Editors’ Blog
When drilling and blasting might become fully autonomous
The future of drilling and blasting involves drones, autonomous drills, wireless detonators and remote-controlled explosives loaders, Precision Blasting Services’ Anthony Konya says. Keep Reading
Why ‘green’ explosives will be coming to a mine near you
Anthony Konya, vice president at Precision Blasting Services, discusses what will drive the use of more environmentally friendly explosives. Keep Reading
A coming event to equip blasters with the latest tech and knowledge
Precision Blasting Services’ Anthony Konya details how he would like to pass on the latest blasting and explosives principles to managers and executives. Keep Reading
AEM: Manufacturers optimistic about the months ahead
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) shared findings of an equipment manufacturer survey, noting that increased demand has manufacturers optimistic that sales will increase or remain stable. Keep Reading
June’s World of Concrete expected to go on
Informa Markets, which hosts the annual trade show, says World of Concrete will be the first large-scale trade show to return to the U.S. since the onset of the pandemic. Keep Reading
Sponsored: Taking the temperature of commercial, institutional construction
Dodge Data's Richard Branch discusses the latest developments in commercial and institutional construction after the Dodge Momentum Index reaches a three-year high. Keep Reading
Sponsored: What might fuel – or stall – construction starts in the months to come?
Dodge Data's Richard Branch discusses last year's decline in construction starts and is cautiously optimistic that stability is ahead for areas of the market. Keep Reading
What’s in the $1.9T stimulus for transportation?
The chairman of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure provides a breakdown on aid in the stimulus bill passed Thursday that will support transportation initiatives. Keep Reading
Sponsored: The potential impact of Biden’s Build Back Better infrastructure plan
Is there stomach in Congress for a big 2021 spending plan on infrastructure that would be coming off a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill? Dodge Data & Analytics' Richard Branch weighs in. Keep Reading
