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Says MSHA assistant secretary Christopher Williamson: “We accomplish more if we all work together, and miners are safer and healthier as a result.” Photo: MSHA

P&Q exclusive: MSHA chief reflects on 2023 mining fatalities

Christopher Williamson, assistant secretary at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), discusses the troublesome trend in industry fatalities and the agency’s inaugural ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’ day next week. Keep Reading

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Highs and lows in nonresidential construction

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Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch points out subsectors that are helping to boost the nonresidential as a whole. Keep Reading

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Mixed outlook on tap for residential construction

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Single-family starts have slowly started to increase in recent months, according to Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch. Keep Reading

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Evaluating the current state of construction

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While the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act and a boon in manufacturing starts are helping some construction sectors, others are feeling more strain from rising interest rates, says Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch. Keep Reading

The FEC Quarry is one of the largest aggregate operations in the U.S., producing about 8.5 million finished tons per year. Photo: P&Q Staff

Cemex shows off FEC Quarry during Young Leaders tour

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Young Leaders had the chance to view components of the massive operation last week in Miami. Keep Reading

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How interest rate increases are impacting inflation

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Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while increasing interest rates have helped to slow core inflation, another increase could be on the horizon. Keep Reading

From left: Natural Resource Partners’ Adam Clark, CalPortland’s Wyatt Roseman, Granite Construction’s Clint Cleland, Granite Construction’s Steve Hitzel and CDE’s Joe Teahl are among this year’s attendees. Photo: P&Q Staff

Gallery: 2023 NSSGA Young Leaders Annual Meeting

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Young Leaders Annual Meeting is ongoing in Florida. Check out a few sights from the industry gathering. Keep Reading

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Luck Stone, Caterpillar talk autonomous hauling

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Charlie Luck discusses the history between Luck Stone and Caterpillar, detailing what led to the companies’ latest venture involving autonomous haul trucks. Keep Reading

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How Cat, Luck Stone see their latest project unfolding

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Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson and Luck Stone’s Charlie Luck share additional details about their companies’ plans to scale autonomous hauling solutions for aggregate producers. Keep Reading

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