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Dodge Momentum Index rises in 2015
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 4.1 percent in December to 125.2, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The December numbers reversed a 3.6 percent decline that took place in November. A 4.7 percent increase in institutional projects and a 3.6… Keep Reading
Workplace exams to be covered in NSSGA webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will host a Jan. 26 webinar covering the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) emphasis on workplace examinations. The webinar, presented by Arthur Wolfson of Jackson Kelly PLLC, will address points of… Keep Reading
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens hires sales engineer
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens hired Tim Harms as senior sales engineer for the crushing and screening products at its Kolberg-Pioneer manufacturing facility. In this role, Harms will act as a resource for the sales engineering staff. He will guide… Keep Reading
Mack Trucks approves use of renewable fuel in engines
Mack Trucks approved the use of renewable diesel fuel in all Mack engines. According to the company, renewable diesel fuel delivers similar performance to diesel refined from petroleum yet helps to reduce greenhouse gas and particulate emissions. A life cycle… Keep Reading
NSSGA opening ceremony to include country artist performances
The opening ceremony for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Annual Convention will feature country artists Phil Vassar and Maggie Rose. Vassar has released eight albums throughout his career and has won two “Songwriter of the Year” trophies from… Keep Reading
MSHA: Mining deaths drop to all-time lows
Preliminary Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) data indicate that 28 miners died in 2015 in work-related accidents at U.S. mines. That figure is down from 45 in 2014. The 28 represent the fewest number of mining deaths ever recorded… Keep Reading
Construction employment grows in metro areas
Construction employment increased in 190 of 358 metro areas, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) in a new analysis. Firms appear to be having an easier time finding workers to hire, according to AGCA. Additionally, AGCA reports construction… Keep Reading
Construction spending dip the first in more than year
U.S. construction spending fell for the first time in nearly 1 1/2 years in November, according to Reuters. A drop in nonresidential investment offset an increase in housing activity. Construction spending dipped 0.4 percent. This was the first spending dip… Keep Reading
MSHA releases November impact inspection results
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) released its November impact inspection results, revealing that federal inspectors issued 189 citations and six orders during special impact inspections at 17 coal mines and six metal and nonmetal mines. MSHA conducted its… Keep Reading
