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Report details interstate highway system’s deficiencies
TRIP produced a report detailing how the aging U.S. interstate highway system will increasingly require more long-term, costly repairs. Keep Reading
5 crucial tips for being interviewed
This is part two of a two-part series on interviews. The first part of this series covers conducting an interview, while this part covers being interviewed – for both a job and an article. 1. Create a portfolio Be sure… Keep Reading
NRMCA launches concrete construction promo campaign
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) launched “Build with Strength,” a multimillion-dollar industry campaign to better educate the design/build and code communities about the benefits of concrete construction in the low- to mid-rise sector. According to the association, the… Keep Reading
Report: Global demand for aggregates to rise
A study from The Freedonia Group offers new perspective on global demand for construction aggregates. According to the study, titled "World Construction Aggregates," the worldwide market for construction aggregates is projected to advance to more than 51 billion metric tons… Keep Reading
2016 aggregates forecast
Download the National Stone Sand and Gravel Association's "U.S. National & State Aggregates Forecast: 2015-2020. Keep Reading
FMI survey refutes Millennial work ethic myths
FMI Corp. released its report, “Millennials in Construction: Learning to Engage a New Workforce,” which reveals findings based on a combination of survey responses and interviews from almost 400 individuals who work in the construction industry nationwide. Of the 400… Keep Reading
Proppant demand to grow steadily through decade’s end
Demand for proppants in North America is forecast to increase 7.6 percent annually through 2019 to 162 billion lbs., according to a Freedonia Group Inc. study. The Freedonia Group values the demand at $8.2 billion. The market research firm says… Keep Reading
SME opens research library in Colorado
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) opened a research library—the Stewart Wallace Memorial Library (SWML)—at its office in Englewood, Colo. The library aims to serve the needs of SME members, staff and the general public. The SWML was… Keep Reading
Caterpillar opens first Data Innovation Lab
Caterpillar opened its first Data Innovation Lab, located in Research Park at the University of Illinois. According to the company, the labs will provide faster, better and more efficient innovation than ever before, which will help Cat better service its… Keep Reading
