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MSHA updates guidance on COVID-19
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) issued new guidance to operators and mine workers Wednesday, seeking to mitigate and prevent viral spread at mining sites. Keep Reading
USGS: 2020 sand, gravel production nearly on par with 2019
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) published data about 2020 construction sand and gravel production, pointing out top-producing states while offering a comparison to prior years. Keep Reading
USGS: Crushed stone production down slightly in 2020
Crushed stone production across the U.S. was down a bit in 2020 according to a new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Find out how many tons of crushed stone were produced last year. Keep Reading
NSSGA’s digital convention is a wrap
According to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), hundreds of industry leaders participated in its 2021 Annual Convention. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta’s Thomey earns NSSGA’s Wendt award
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) presented David Thomey with its Barry K. Wendt Commitment Award, recognizing his voice as a leading one for the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Rogers Group purchases Reed Contracting Services
The company is expanding in Alabama with the acquisition of a Huntsville-based construction materials producer. Keep Reading
Hillhead postponed a second time, headed to 2022
Hillhead was scheduled to take place June 22-24 this year, but the United Kingdom-based trade show will now happen in 2022. Keep Reading
Construction employment down 61,000 in February 2021
Severe weather compounded falling demand for nonresidential construction projects, the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading
Court decision allows for quicker infrastructure improvement, associations say
The Navigable Waters Protection Rule will take effect in Colorado, providing benefits to producers, according to industry associations. Keep Reading
