My Philosophy
I started my career with the US
Geological Survey (USGS) as part of
a project that had two main goals; (1)
to figure out how to apply geology to
real life situations, and (2) to
communicate those results to the
appropriate users. I carried those
goals with me throughout my 41-year
career with the USGS.
I was the USGS Aggregate Geologist
from 1976 until my retirement. My
current business builds on the
knowledge I gained with the USGS,
and I now specialize in aggregate
resources (sand, gravel, and crushed
stone) and other industrial minerals.
As a Research Geologist, I utilize the
scientific method to acquire geologic
knowledge and arrive at conclusions
about the world around us. The
scientific method is conducted in an
objective manner and tends to
produce unbiased results.
Regarding aggregates and other
industrial minerals, those results can
be used:
•
During the permitting, land-
use planning, and resource
protection process to facilitate
informed land use and
resource management
decisions.
•
For the selection of mining
and processing methods to
maximize production
efficiency and minimize
environmental impacts; and
•
For planning and
implementing the reclamation
of mined-out areas.
Connect with me
I AM HERE TO HELP YOU USE GEOLOGY
TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS
TEL
602.489.1660
EMAIL
Bill_Langer@hotmail.com
I can bring over 40 years
of experience to your business
My Expertise
News & Publications
Free Publication
Thank you for visiting my web page. Click on the image to the
left to download a free copy of my publication "Aggregates
and the Environment"
6/17/2014
Construction aggregates and cement output for 1st quarter of 2014.
The estimated US output of construction aggregates produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of
2014 was 370 Mt, an increase of 7% compared with that of the same period of 2013.The estimated annual output
produced for consumption in 2013 was 2.03 Gt, a slight increase compared with the reported annual output for
2012.
The estimated portland cement consumption increased by 3% in the first quarter of 2014 compared with that of the
first quarter of 2013 and increased by 4% for 2013 compared with annual consumption in 2012.
