Associations
Incoming NSSGA chair shares his industry priorities
Zach Green talks highway funding and what success looks like for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) as the Annual Convention nears. Keep Reading
ACA’s Ireland announces retirement
Mike Ireland is stepping down after eight years leading the American Cement Association, which rebranded last year from the Portland Cement Association. Keep Reading
OSSGA seminar draws crowd, but education doesn’t end there
While the Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) Operations, Health & Safety Seminar last month drew a near-record attendance, the organization’s educational offerings extend well beyond the popular annual event. Keep Reading
LCA: Great Lakes limestone shipments down 6 percent in 2025
The Lake Carriers’ Association (LCA) says limestone shipments from U.S. quarries were down 5 percent while Canadian shipments dropped 9.7 percent. Keep Reading
ACPA names Amrize’s Cleary board chair
Patrick Cleary, a senior vice president at Amrize and former Holcim US leader, will guide the association’s priorities this year. Keep Reading
NMA, ARTBA push for permitting reform
The National Mining Association (NMA) and the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) are among those urging the Senate to see the House’s permitting legislation through. Keep Reading
TACA names vice president of government affairs
Clinton Harned, who previously served as director of the Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee, joins the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA). Keep Reading
Industry calendar: ConExpo-Con/Agg, Hillhead among top 2026 events
ConExpo-Con/Agg and Hillhead return as key fixtures this year, with plenty of other meetings and trade shows taking place throughout 2026. Keep Reading
Haskell Lemon president elected NAPA board chair
Jay Lemon will serve as chair of the board of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) in 2026. Keep Reading
