Pennsylvania township, quarry owner form reclamation agreement

Jun 17, 2013

Gill Quarry (Photo: via The Times Herald) The East Norriton Township Board of Supervisors, located in Pennsylvania, in March unanimously approved an agreement between the owners of the Gill Quarries pit and township officials that will allow the reclamation of ...

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Keep Scrapers Running Strong

Aug 01, 2012

Select the right machine for the job and maintain it according to plan to achieve the lowest owning and operating costs and the lowest cost per ton.     W heel tractor-scrapers have great utility in quarry and aggregate operations due to their ...

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OSSGA releases reclamation study

Jun 18, 2012

The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) released a study that shows reclaimed sties are being successfully integrated into their communities and surrounding landscapes once rehabilitation is complete.  "Aggregate extraction has become controversial in recent years, especially since there's been ...

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Sustainability Picks Up Steam

Jun 07, 2012

Although many initiatives began in Europe, North American operators are beginning to appreciate the benefits of green business practices. Sustainable operating practices — which have roots in the business strategies of many European construction materials companies — are making their way ...

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April 2012

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Make a Good Impression

November 2011

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Back to Basics

August 2011

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Going for Greenfield

CalCIMA calls for conference papers

Jun 28, 2010

Paper proposals related to the aggregate, industrial materials, ready mixed concrete, cement and asphalt industries for the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA)2010 Education Conference are are being accepted. Proposals are being accepted in all segments of the industry; aggregate ...

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Transportation reauthorization: The road to nowhere?

Jan 01, 2010

By Kerry Clines, Senior Editor Federal investments in highways and transit systems are expected to decline by more than $15 billion this year compared to 2009, according to an analysis of transportation spending trends conducted by the Associated General Contractors of ...

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