Allison Barwacz
Xylem launches microsite to address industry challenges
Xylem launched a microsite designed to help mining professionals address water accessibility, transport and quality challenges. The resource, which showcases the company’s range of system solutions and application expertise, aims to provide information on solutions to support open pit mines,… Keep Reading
EPA, DOT propose fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are jointly proposing standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution. According to DOT, the… Keep Reading
FMI Q2 Construction Outlook forecasts 5 percent growth
According to FMI Corp.’s Q2 Construction Outlook, construction activities are expected to grow at 5 percent in 2015, a decrease from the Q1 2015 outlook’s 8 percent forecast. Despite this, the Q2 outlook reports the highest total for construction put… Keep Reading
World demand for construction machinery to advance through 2019
According to World Construction Machinery, a study conducted by The Freedonia Group, world demand for construction machinery is forecast to advance 3.9 percent per year through 2019 to $218 billion. The Asia/Pacific region, Central and South America, and the Africa/Mideast… Keep Reading
Construction starts up 3 percent in May
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, new construction starts in May rose 3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $729.7 billion and a Dodge Index of 154. The rise mainly can be attributed to a liquefied natural gas… Keep Reading
Cardinal Scale elects new president
Cardinal Scale, headquartered in Webb City, Mo., elected Matthew Stovern as its new president. Stovern will take over the position from David Perry, who will retire at the end of June. Perry served more than 50 years at the company.… Keep Reading
John Deere rolls out E-Series ADTs
John Deere launched its new 370E, 410E and 460E articulated dump trucks (ADTs), which feature Tier 4 Final John Deere PowerTech diesel engines. The machines feature ZF transmissions that include eight forward gears and four reverse gears, as well as … Keep Reading
EPA releases updated stormwater permit
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its updated multisector general permit for industrial storm water discharges, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The permit only applies directly to states where EPA is the lead permitting authority… Keep Reading
Senate committee passes legislation that could halt waters rule
The Senate Environment and Public Works committee marked up the Federal Water Quality Protection Act, S. 1140, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). If passed by Congress, the legislation will halt the water rule and the U.S.… Keep Reading
