Associations
NAPA debuts climate action plan
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) revealed “The Road Forward” plan as a member-driven initiative to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta’s Nye named ARTBA chair
Ward Nye, chairman and CEO of Martin Marietta, was elected chair of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association at the organization’s national convention. Keep Reading
Industrial Minerals Association boosts staff
Wayne Palmer and Matthew Dermody joined the Industrial Minerals Association – North America this summer in senior government affairs positions. Keep Reading
AEM’s Slater to retire at year’s end
Megan Tanel will take over as president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) next year following a 23-year run by Dennis Slater. Keep Reading
Construction association launches climate change initiative
The Associated General Contractors of America detailed measures that are needed to lead to a more environmentally friendly built environment. Keep Reading
Lake limestone shipments from Michigan, Ohio up in June 2021
Great Lakes limestone shipments were up nearly 18 percent last month compared to June 2020, the Lake Carriers' Association (LCA) reports. Keep Reading
Construction employment dips in June 2021
Nonresidential construction firms are struggling to find workers and materials to complete projects, the Associated General Contractors of America reports. Keep Reading
How conveyor sales are trending in 2021
Although the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association says April 2021's booked conveyor orders were up sizably compared to April 2020's, this April's orders were down versus March. Keep Reading
ROCKS Act included in surface transportation reauthorization bill
The ROCKS Act would establish a working group to study the use of aggregates and recommend practices and policies to ensure continued access to them. Keep Reading
