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Industry takes center stage on National Mall
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) puts on the three-day event, promoting the vital nature of the construction and aggregate industries. Keep Reading
MSHA adds deputy assistant secretary for policy
McHugh Jim McHugh was appointed deputy assistant secretary for policy at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA). Prior to the appointment, McHugh was an attorney specializing in mining law and civil litigation. Throughout his legal career, he has represented… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta ‘off to a strong start’ to 2025
The company reported its first-quarter financial results Wednesday, detailing growth in shipments and pricing despite challenging winter weather. Keep Reading
Greenhouse gas rule involving DOTs draws industry reaction
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association produced a written statement applauding this development impacting state departments of transportation (DOTs). Keep Reading
JCB upping US facility investment due to tariffs
The UK-based company says it will now be doubling the size of its planned San Antonio manufacturing facility. Keep Reading
How Arcosa finished 2024 and what’s ahead
Antonio Carrillo, the company’s president and CEO, offers a commentary about Arcosa’s performance over the last year and what 2025 holds. Keep Reading
What’s next for MSHA amid government dismantlement
The current downsizing of the federal government bears watching, but mine operators should continue with their efforts to maintain safe workplaces. Keep Reading
TACA delivers industry messaging during Capitol Day
Nearly 100 members of the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) participated in the event to educate the state’s legislators on issues vital to the industry. Keep Reading
Breaking down early Trump administration activity and what’s ahead
Evan Bender, director of government affairs at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), lays out what’s transpiring in the nation’s capital with the new Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress. Keep Reading
