Editors’ Blog
Volvo CE’s outside-the-box innovation continues
Having previously debuted futuristic prototypes in loading and hauling, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), through Volvo Concept Labs, has yet another prototype in an electric mid-size excavator. Keep Reading
Sponsored: Looking back on the Zatezalo era at MSHA
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran reflects on assistant secretary David Zatezalo’s three-plus years at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), detailing what his legacy there is and what its lasting effects might be. Keep Reading
Four highway funding questions for AASHTO
Susan Howard of the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) offers insights on the year ahead as it relates to highway funding. Keep Reading
Sponsored: Looking ahead to MSHA’s next assistant secretary
The change in administration means the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will eventually have a new assistant secretary. When can the industry expect a new MSHA chief to be in place, and what sort of leadership is anticipated? Keep Reading
What to watch in the weeks to come
P&Q will be keeping an eye on a couple of key developments early in 2021, including the aggregate industry's recovery and the prospects of an infrastructure bill. Keep Reading
Cemex puts spotlight on safety with dedicated week
Cemex USA hosted Safety Week earlier this month to recommit employees to safety and health for the new year ahead. Keep Reading
AEM leaders optimistic about a 2021 infrastructure bill
Leaders at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) addressed infrastructure as a 2021 legislative priority during a virtual press briefing Thursday. Keep Reading
Sponsored: MSHA’s shifting approach to COVID-19
Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran expects a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard to emerge from the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) soon after Joe Biden takes up the presidency. What might the standard consist of? Doran offers perspective. Keep Reading
AGC, Sage Construction release 2021 outlook
Contractors expect 13 of 16 market segments to shrink this year, according to a report from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Sage Construction & Real Estate. Keep Reading