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Producers, manufacturers share 2025 insights
Producers, manufacturers and other industry leaders share their expectations for aggregates in 2025. Keep Reading
Capital Aggregates talks state, federal funding
Chris Williams and Jamie Jones of Machinery Partner discuss how the aggregate industry has fared so far in 2024, highlighting federal funding and state DOT funds as the primary drivers for the industry. Keep Reading
DOT launches historic bridge investment program
According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Bridge Formula Program represents the largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Keep Reading
Martin Marietta adds former transportation secretary to board
Anthony Foxx, who served under President Obama, joins Martin Marietta’s board of directors. Keep Reading
Assessing one state’s DOT funding situation
Elliott Botzis, a 19-year veteran of Vulcan Materials who also serves the South Carolina Aggregates Association as president, offers perspective on 2021 project funding within the state of South Carolina. Keep Reading
ARTBA chair makes case for infrastructure package
This week, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) calls for a multi-year plan addressing transportation infrastructure. Keep Reading
President’s budget a concern to industry associations
Industry associations have expressed concerned with President Donald Trump's budget proposal to cut $2.4 billion from the Department of Transportation (DOT) budget – a 12.7 percent reduction from FY 2017. The cuts come as part of the president's call to… Keep Reading
Blasting, explosives safety training course available
RAM Inc. plans to host its annual Blasting and Explosives Safety Training (BEST) Course Sept. 7-9 at the South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City, S.D. According to RAM, the 20 continuing education-hours course will include an instructional tour… Keep Reading
Why passage of a long-term highway bill is unlikely this year
There goes the industry's chance this year for a long-term highway bill. That was my reaction upon reading earlier this month that the U.S. Department of Transportation updated its Highway Trust Fund ticker and reported that the federal government is… Keep Reading
