March 8, 2012
Testing times are ahead but there is hope for aggregates producers says Julian Clapp. Hardly a day goes by without mention in the national news about…
March 8, 2012
Applying two layers of asphalt in one go not only improves quality, it also speeds up work on site - a critical factor during recent work on the A99…
March 8, 2012
New equipment sales have been hit hard by the recession but used machinery sales are growing. Claire Symes talked to Iron Planet's Tom Cornell about…
March 8, 2012
A UK quarry takes advantage of equipment designed to optimise the crushing process, producing a finer product and greater reduction. As the largest…
March 8, 2012
While aggregates are fairly common, ensuring access to them that meets regional, national and international demand takes careful planning. Claire…
March 8, 2012
Fuel efficiency is driving modern engine development but it was demand for more power that drove early innovation. Claire Symes takes a look at the…
March 8, 2012
Procuring aggregate for coastal defence schemes is a complex task. ABE looks at the project to protect the Welsh seaside resort of Tywyn. The forces…
March 8, 2012
One Russian quarry is working flat out to supply sand and aggregates for infrastructure for the 2014 winter Olympics. Patrick Smith reports. The…
March 8, 2012
Fatalities fuel attention on safer by design, says martin isles, chairman, UEPG health and safety committee. On 3 November 2011, the author attended…
March 8, 2012
Strong focus on biodiversity by the quarrying industry means that ecology is being enhanced rather than damaged by aggregate production. Julie-Anne…