employee training
How Knife River is transforming industry training
The company’s Kris Latimer shares how in-cab cameras and other tools connect instructors with students – both on-site and across the nation. Keep Reading
Inside the Knife River Training Center
P&Q paid a visit late this summer to the Knife River Training Center in Albany, Oregon, where senior director for training and development Kris Latimer provided a history of the state-of-the-art site and how it ultimately came to be. Keep Reading
Big Town Concrete CEO on training, tech and what’s next
Big Town Concrete’s Rich Szecsy, who is currently chair of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association, discusses how training is shaping the industry's next generation and where artificial intelligence might take concrete in the years ahead. Featured Photo: P&Q Staff… Keep Reading
Developing a more tech-savvy workforce
Scott Alexander, senior vice president of aggregates at Summit Materials, dives into this topic during a conversation at the 2025 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
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Working to improve safety on jobsites (Part 1)
Although technology plays a role in making worksites safer, many producers say they’re intensifying training efforts to impart the basics on new employees. Keep Reading
Keeping qualified employees in a candidate-driven market
The aggregate industry continues to face a shortage of qualified workers as older generations retire. Industry experts discuss how employers can find and retain qualified employees in a tough market. Keep Reading
Luck Stone setting the standard for workshops
The pristine shop at Luck Stone’s Rockville Plant is a sight for sore eyes, encouraging employees in their work while wowing industry insiders. Keep Reading
Building up people through strategic training
Luck Stone leaders discuss a unique approach to employee training that builds a foundation for those at the family-owned company. Keep Reading
MSHA’s airborne contaminant enforcement on the rise
Operators may want to consider a few safety measures in light of the Mine Safety & Health Administration's recent silica enforcement initiative announcement. Keep Reading
