Editors’ Blog
Insights on the latest MSHA developments
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) rules and regulations are continuously of interest to aggregate producers. Mike Heenan, an attorney at Ogletree Deakins who also serves as Pit & Quarry’s legal editor, offered his latest insights on MSHA developments in… Keep Reading
Economist: Cautious optimism still rings true in 2016
Aggregate producers have been cautiously optimistic about growth these last few years, ever since the Great Recession took its toll on their businesses. Cautious optimism is still a fitting approach according to George Reddin, a managing director of FMI Capital… Keep Reading
Best practices: Loading and hauling
David Nus, director of global key accounts management at Volvo Construction Equipment, presented on best loading and hauling practices at Sandvik Construction and Dyno Nobel’s Quarry Academy educational event in November. Nus and Tony Spake, director of key accounts at… Keep Reading
Evolution of an industry
On the 10th floor of our offices on Cleveland’s East Ninth St. – also known as Rock & Roll Blvd. – is a large bookcase that holds several bound volumes. Dating back to 1917, each volume contains a year’s worth… Keep Reading
Crushing do’s and don’ts
The simplest details make a huge difference when crushing, says Stephen Dobler, Sandvik Construction's business line manager for crushing and screening in Canada. "I think everyone has a good grasp on how they should be feeding a crusher," Dobler says.… Keep Reading
Aggregates demand to change beyond 2016
Aggregates consumption continues to make solid gains as shipments catch up with the prior surge in construction contracts. All construction segments added to demand in 2014 and 2015, with residential leading the way. It looks like the favorable conditions will… Keep Reading
Keeping up with infrastructure requires special mindset
Passage of a long-term highway bill was long overdue. Investing in our infrastructure is like investing in our health. We should never stop. In fact, I don’t think it is even a matter of choice. We already made a commitment… Keep Reading
A look back: The federal highway program’s history
In light of the recent passage of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, check out a timeline of the history of the federal highway program. Keep Reading
Best practices: Drilling and blasting
Larry Mirabelli, senior manager at Buckley Powder Co., teamed with Bill Hissem, senior mining engineer at Sandvik Construction, to deliver a presentation on drilling and blasting at the 2015 Quarry Academy hosted by Dyno Nobel and Sandvik. Mirabelli, who has… Keep Reading
