Editors’ Blog
Considerations to make when evaluating drones
Drones continue to captivate aggregate producers, many of whom are currently exploring how to incorporate the technology to better ascertain volumes and model topographies. Michael Singer, co-founder of Drone View Technologies, estimates that between 3 and 5 percent of producers… Keep Reading
An active approach to community relations
In this industry, the best approach to community relations is an active approach. Keep Reading
Managing community blasting complaints
Blasting tends to be one of the biggest concerns homeowners have with quarry operations. That's always been a given. But Jeff Taylor, president of Sauls Seismic, has noticed an increasing number of damage claims lately against aggregate producers and blasting… Keep Reading
Hillhead equipment demonstrations
The Hillhead trade show just outside the town of Buxton (near Manchester, England) is a unique event for the aggregates industry. Unlike AGG1 or even ConExpo-Con/Agg in the United States, Hillhead offers live equipment demonstrations during the event. The trade… Keep Reading
5 crucial tips for being interviewed
This is part two of a two-part series on interviews. The first part of this series covers conducting an interview, while this part covers being interviewed – for both a job and an article. 1. Create a portfolio Be sure… Keep Reading
Superior embraces welding careers through high school competition
Superior Industries hosted a high school welding competition at its on-campus welding training school in Morris, Minn., to promote careers in welding. This is the second year the company has hosted the event, and the number of competitors increased by… Keep Reading
Screen at work since World War II
In this business, we often hear stories of equipment still working strong after decades of use. Aggregate producers and equipment manufacturers take pride in telling stories, for instance, of the primary jaw that has been crushing for 40 years or… Keep Reading
Qualities that make good leaders
What's the one thing you must have to be a leader? Is it commitment, competency or compassion? How about confidence or courage? Those are all good traits of leaders, but one can't be a leader without a follower. That was… Keep Reading
The latest on highway funding, WOTUS and more
Hal Williford, president of Memphis Stone & Gravel Co. and chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) offered an update on areas of interest to the association at the recent Young Leaders Meeting in Austin, Texas. Highway… Keep Reading
