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Report: US asphalt sales growth is ahead
Read More →: Report: US asphalt sales growth is aheadDemand for asphalt in the United States used for paving, roofing and other products is forecast to rise 3 percent annually to…
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Labor secretary the latest addition to Trump cabinet
Read More →: Labor secretary the latest addition to Trump cabinetPresident-elect Donald Trump selected Andy Puzder to head the U.S. Department of Labor.
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DOL putting new overtime rule in place
Read More →: DOL putting new overtime rule in placeThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in conjunction with President Barack Obama and Secretary Thomas Perez, released a final rule updating overtime…
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Drone enhances producer’s inventory control, safety
Read More →: Drone enhances producer’s inventory control, safetyTracking construction material inventories on a widespread aggregate site can be a daunting proposition – and a dangerous one. Just ask Jon Layne,…
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4 techniques for job interviewers
Read More →: 4 techniques for job interviewersInterviewing sources is a regular part of my job as a journalist and a magazine editor at Portable Plants & Equipment. Occasionally,…
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OSHA’s proposed silica rule drawing ire of industry
Read More →: OSHA’s proposed silica rule drawing ire of industryThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed rulemaking on occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica has drawn strong negative reactions from…
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Understanding hidden costs
Read More →: Understanding hidden costsEven tiny improvements when moving a machine can boost your bottom line. One of the first things we learn in this business…
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Sandvik, Dyno Nobel draw record number to Quarry Academy
Read More →: Sandvik, Dyno Nobel draw record number to Quarry AcademySandvik Construction and Dyno Nobel hosted Quarry Academy 2013, their seventh annual event, in San Antonio from Nov. 12-14. Quarry employees and…