Editors’ Blog
Analysis: What Vulcan’s purchase of Aggregates USA means
George Reddin, managing director at FMI Capital Advisors, offers some perspective on Vulcan's $900 million acquisition of Aggregates USA. Keep Reading
Sensationalizing the global state of sand
The headline of an exposé in The New Yorker claims the world is running out of sand, but the publication doesn't make the arguments to support such a sensationalist notion. Keep Reading
Hiring veterans in the aggregate industry
Bringing former military service members into an aggregate operation is a real opportunity, but employers should approach the group thoughtfully. Keep Reading
Optimism prevalent across sectors, regions
Construction activity remains strong with all segments contributing to the improvements. Keep Reading
Preserving the environment
Vulcan Materials Co. demonstrated its commitment to the environment by achieving WHC Conservation Certification at operations in Virginia. Keep Reading
The future of construction materials
Speakers at a Construction Climate Challenge seminar called for a coordinated industry value chain analysis to move sustainability forward. Keep Reading
MSHA and the aggregate industry
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's Mike Johnson discusses the ongoing process to select the next assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), the evolution of the aggregate industry's relationship with MSHA, and more. Keep Reading
Safety technologies help manage operator fatigue
Incidents related to fatigue are not uncommon in the aggregate industry, but some safety technologies exist to help reduce these types of incidents. Keep Reading
Solar panels a future option to protect US roads, bridges
Solar roads could be an option to protect roads, bridges and other surfaces in the future, but coming technologies could limit the nation's for aggregate materials. Keep Reading
