community relations
CalPortland earns Community Excellence Award
CalPortland received the 2016-17 Community Excellence Award from the Arizona Rock Products Association (ARPA). Keep Reading
Reclamation underway at Aggregate Industries’ Saugus Quarry
Aggregate Industries plans to start reclamation at a quarry in Massachusetts. The project has taught the company the importance of listening and collaborating. Keep Reading
Vulcan contributes to cystic fibrosis awareness
Nearly 550 people participated in the 15th annual Vulcan Materials-sponsored Make a Break Thru for Cystic Fibrosis sporting clays tournament in Maryville, Tennessee. Keep Reading
Indiana quarry fortifies relationship with community
A 50-year-old deck overlooking an Indiana quarry fortifies the relationship between the operation and its community. Keep Reading
Producer shares its quarry’s history with the community
Braen Stone Industries, a producer in Haledon, New Jersey, shares some its Lime Crest Quarry's history with a local historical society. Keep Reading
Ohio memorial part of History’s 9/11 documentary
Eight years ago, organizers of the Westerville (Ohio) Fire Fighters' Memorial project learned they would receive World Trade Center steel from New York City to use as part of their memorial park dedicated to first responders. Pat Jacomet, executive director… Keep Reading
Maine quarry to donate materials to children’s museum
Polycor's Jay Quarry donated granite from the quarry to help with the construction of the Western Maine Play Museum. 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
