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February construction starts surge forward
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, construction starts in February jumped forward 16 percent at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $724.3 billion. The Dodge Index for February read 153 compared to January’s 132 reading. Nonbuilding construction in February increased… Keep Reading
AGG1 breaks attendance, education ticket sales records
The 2015 World of Asphalt and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo broke a number of records and boasted the largest show floor yet. The shows, which took place March 17-19 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md., had more… Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson’s Stanczak receives top NSSGA honor
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) named retired Lehigh Hanson executive Michael Stanczak recipient of the association’s highest honor for his dedication to the construction aggregates industry, his family and his community. The annual Barry K. Wendt Memorial… Keep Reading
Industry calls on Congress for long-term highway bill at rally
Industry association leaders gathered Wednesday at the AGG1 Expo in Baltimore for a rally, urging those in attendance to reach out to Congress to develop a permanent solution for the Highway Trust Fund. The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association's… Keep Reading
P&Q partners with National Mining Hall of Fame
At its annual Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame ceremony, Pit & Quarry announced a partnership with the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. Through the partnership, the inductees in the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame will be… Keep Reading
‘Gold Rush’ star visits with NSSGA’s Young Leaders
Dave Turin, a star on the Discovery Channel's TV "Gold Rush," addressed the National Stone Sand and Gravel Association's (NSSGA) Young Leaders at a luncheon Tuesday during the NSSGA Annual Convention in Baltimore. Turin, whose family operates Mt. Hood Rock,… Keep Reading
BedRock Software launches cloud-based AggFlow system
BedRock Software, the creator of AggFlow, unveiled a new AggFlow product at AGG1: AggFlow Design and Manage. According to BedRock Software, AggFlow Design and Manage is the latest version of AggFlow that employs cloud-based data storage, eliminating the need for… Keep Reading
MSHA’s Main speaks at NSSGA convention
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health Joseph A. Main told members at the annual convention of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association in Baltimore that mining industry improvements in the past five years have laid the… Keep Reading
W.S. Tyler announces transition to Haver & Boecker name
W.S. Tyler announced at AGG1 that it is expanding to offer the full line of technology provided by its parent company, Haver & Boecker. To better align the company’s name with its new strategy and product offerings, the W.S. Tyler… Keep Reading
