aggregate industry
Increase in diversity at Vulcan Materials
Construction and aggregates-related jobs traditionally appeal to men, but Vulcan Materials Co. has seen an uptick in the number of women in its workforce. Darren Hicks, Vulcan’s vice president of human resources, told the Birmingham Business Journal that the company… Keep Reading
Carnival season
It’s that time of year – when kids are out of school and carnivals, amusement parks and local festivals are in full swing. It’s also the time of year when many aggregate operations host community events at their sites. A… Keep Reading
Countdown to to AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo
The industry will come together this March for AGG1 and the NSSGA Convention. Baltimore is the site of this year’s AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. The show will offer more than 130,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space together with World… Keep Reading
The year ahead
Since 2008, when the bottom fell out of the economy, the North American aggregates industry has been on a slow and steady climb back to profitability. With most signs pointing in a positive direction, the industry heads into 2015 with… Keep Reading
Reading their lips
As we detail in our State of the Industry report beginning on page 14, things are looking up for the aggregates industry heading into next year. Construction starts are on the rise, and aggregate production numbers are up, as well.… Keep Reading
Solving the worker shortage problem
Where are aggregate producers to turn for their next generation of employees? Producers, manufacturers and allied trade representatives discussed the hiring challenge the industry is currently facing at the Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference in Cleveland. Those who participated… Keep Reading
Video: Next step in emphasizing aggregates
http://youtu.be/hvikS2YTxxE "Nothing substantial is built in this country that doesn't start from a rock," says Mike Johnson, president and CEO of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association. With that statement in mind, the NSSGA produced a video that emphasizes… Keep Reading
Project STONE workshop educates on aggregates industry
Project STONE (Science Teaching in Ohio's New Economy) celebrated its 5th year in 2014. This teachers education program includes hands-on learning opportunities including visits to OAIMA (Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association) members operations in Ohio. Teachers learn how to… Keep Reading
Hundreds turn out for industry lobbying event
Thirty-one national associations and more than 400 people from the aggregates, construction and transportation industries descended on Washington, D.C., last week as part of the 2014 Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In. The group of producers, contractors, manufacturers and association representatives lobbied… Keep Reading
