Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

MARCH 31, 2020

LEADING OFF

How the coronavirus is changing the way aggregate producers do business

Producers weigh in on how the pandemic is forcing them to rethink simple business practices. Read more about what producers are doing to keep employees, customers and others safe.

// P&Q's coronavirus coverage: The Pit & Quarry team reports on industry updates surrounding COVID-19.

NEWS

How MSHA is responding to the coronavirus

Although the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) continues to perform mandatory inspections, the agency is encouraging inspectors to work in cooperation with operators on site due to the circumstances created by the coronavirus.

// More MSHA: The agency provides operators flexibility on recertifications

Proactive lobby key to deeming Pennsylvania producers as ‘life-sustaining’

When Pennsylvania’s governor initially classified the mining industry as “non-life-sustaining,” organizations like the Pennsylvania Aggregates & Concrete Association moved quickly to keep operations open.

How top producers are addressing the coronavirus

Dodge Data economist offers update on construction’s road ahead

Congress passes coronavirus stimulus bill, businesses to see relief

Motion Industries’ Cook promoted to executive VP, CFO

GUEST COMMENTARY

Exemptions, spring provide reason for optimism

Clint Allen of CRH Americas Materials provides a guest commentary on the current state of the industry and how to best get through the coronavirus pandemic.

FROM

MAGAZINE

NDA pushes for demolition industry to be ‘essential’ amid coronavirus

The National Demolition Association (NDA) submitted letters to the federal government to deem the demolition industry "essential" during the coronavirus pandemic. Find out more about the letters.

FROM THE BLOG

Yanik: Plenty of reasons to give thanks these days

Construction has largely been deemed essential across the United States. As P&Q’s Kevin Yanik takes the temperature of the world around us, he’s reminded of just how fortunate we are to work in and around the aggregate industry.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

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Emphasizing safety around the wash plant

In some cases, integrating safety with wet processing equipment means having regular conversations around it.

Fine-tuning your tire maintenance

Industry experts offer an inside look at what it ultimately takes to maintain tires most effectively. Read more about selecting and maintaining tires.

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