Associations
Drilling and blasting events to attend in early 2025
Two educational events are nearing to build better drillers and blasters. Keep Reading
Report: Great Lakes limestone shipments down across 2024
The Lake Carriers’ Association details how the trade fared, noting that 28.3 million tons of limestone were shipped on the Great Lakes in 2024. Keep Reading
Missouri Limestone Producers Association rebrands as Infra
The 80-year-old organization unveiled the rebranded association name and a tagline at its annual convention last week. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts increase in October
Dodge Construction Network reports that total construction starts were up 4 percent in October. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction job openings down in October, year over year
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports that construction job openings were down by 9,000 positions in October. They are down 164,000 positions year over year. Keep Reading
P&Q exclusive: NSSGA CEO reflects on 11-year tenure
Michael Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), looked back on the transformation of his organization – and the road ahead – before his final days on the job. Keep Reading
Industry leaders applaud Johnson for elevating NSSGA
Outgoing president and CEO Michael Johnson leaves a strong legacy at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Keep Reading
NSSGA deploying long-term strategy for advocacy event
Tax reform and highway reauthorization are priority issues for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) upcoming Legislative & Policy Forum. Keep Reading
IME publication addresses manufacturing safety for explosives, blasting agents
The Institute of Makers of Explosives’ (IME) newest safety library publication is now available. Keep Reading
