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North Dakota sees increase in roadwork due to lower oil prices
The oil production slowdown is causing problems for the oil industry and has caused some states to cut their budgets. However, aside from being a good thing for the traveling public, North Dakota is seeing an increase in roadwork from the lower oil prices, KX News reports. “We’re getting more work done for the dollar because of the fact the cost […]
August 2, 2016
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North Dakota DOT closing rest areas, making other cuts due to $69 million shortfall
The North Dakota Department of Transportation will close five rest areas, keep 20 jobs open and cut back temporary employees in order to make up for a revenue shortfall this year. According to the Dickinson Press, NDDOT Director Grant Levi announced the cuts at a recent Transportation Committee meeting, and said they were necessary in […]
February 24, 2016
Roadbuilding
Vanway linear crushers help county and road builder improve gravel roadwork efficiency
A Montana county and an Idaho road construction firm are finding linear crushers, which crush and position rock in one pass, to be major money and time savers when working on gravel roads. Mining, oil, timber and agriculture industries in the two states rely heavily on well-maintained gravel roads for reaching work areas and transporting […]
August 19, 2015
Roadbuilding
TxDOT delays gravel road plan
The Texas Department of Transportation has put on hold a plan to convert some rural asphalt roads to gravel, according to a report from The San Antonio Express-News. Senator Carlos Uresti (D-Texas) said Tuesday that TxDOT officials decided on a 60-day delay in some of the planned conversions after state lawmakers raised concerns about the […]
August 22, 2013
Roadbuilding
EPA ignites frustration in oil industry with Tier 3 rulemaking
On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continued with its Tier 3 rulemaking. The decision imposes new vehicle emissions and fuel standards, requiring reductions in sulfur levels in gasoline to an average of 10 parts per million–70 percent less than today’s levels. The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) questions whether the new standard will […]
April 1, 2013
Business
Labor shortage expected to crush $100 billion in planned petrochemical projects
A lack of energy and mining professionals may cause the cost of these skilled workers, such as engineers and geoscientists, to double by 2020, potentially crushing $100 billion in planned petrochemical projects, Bloomberg reported. Experienced skilled workers currently earn an average of between $183,000 and $285,000 a year, while recent college graduates earn an average […]
March 12, 2013
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