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Thomey, now a Hall of Famer, looks back on life’s work
Dave Thomey, a lifelong Marylander, touched on his 40-plus years in the aggregate industry during his Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame induction speech. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction unemployment down in 45 states in March 2022
An analysis of federal data done by the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) shows that 45 states have lower construction unemployment in March 2022 compared to March 2021. Keep Reading
Republican governors write Biden opposing PLAs
More than a dozen Republican governors penned a letter to President Biden opposing his executive order requiring project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal construction projects exceeding $35 million. Keep Reading
Stedman president pays tribute to cage mill inventor
Stedman Machine Company’s Chris Nawalaniec celebrated the life and career of Nathan P. Stedman during last month’s Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Find out what Nawalaniec shared. Keep Reading
What’s next for Vulcan Materials in Mexico
After finally getting a customs permit for a deep-water port in Mexico, Vulcan now seeks to unlock a portion of its aggregate reserves in the country. Keep Reading
Burke reflects on family, career at Hall of Fame
Find out what EJ Burke shared during his induction remarks last month as he was enshrined in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame. Keep Reading
Holcim US joins Carbon Capture Coalition
Holcim US was unanimously approved to join the Carbon Capture Coalition, making it the first cement and concrete company to join the coalition. Keep Reading
Baker honors Hall of Fame brother during induction ceremony
Former Florida Rock executive John Baker II honored his brother, Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame inductee Ted Baker, during the 2022 induction ceremony last month. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in 75 percent of metro areas in March 2022
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says construction employment is up in 75 percent of metro areas from March 2021 to March 2022. Keep Reading
