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Aggregate production season in full swing
Weather worries begin to fade as summer comes into full swing and operations crank up production and demand. Keep Reading
Uncertainty surrounds Trump’s infrastructure plan
Top White House infrastructure advisor DJ Gribbin is leaving the Trump administration, begging the question of whether the president's plan can pass this year. Keep Reading
Kentucky workshop preps teachers about the aggregate industry
The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association collaborated with its state department of education to redesign a workshop for teachers that will ultimately educate students about the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Hiring veterans in the aggregate industry
Bringing former military service members into an aggregate operation is a real opportunity, but employers should approach the group thoughtfully. Keep Reading
Mellott program training tomorrow’s technicians
A shortage of qualified technical personnel in the aggregate industry prompted the company to develop a remedy to the state of affairs. Keep Reading
NSSGA unveils winner of Wendt scholarship
Ian Reynolds of the Missouri University of Science & Technology was selected as the recipient of the 2016 Barry K. Wendt Memorial Scholarship. Keep Reading
Mellott Co. hires manager to spearhead Mellott University
Tony Valente joined Mellott Co. as training manager of Mellott University. Keep Reading
From playtime to career
It's finally spring, time for kids to play outside after being cooped up indoors over the long winter months. With Extreme Sandbox, now adults get to play, too. Extreme Sandbox provides guests with an opportunity to operate real construction machines.… Keep Reading
Firm provides reasons for nonresidential construction optimism
Management consulting and investment banking firm FMI released its Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) for the fourth quarter. The index increased slightly from the third quarter, moving from 62.5 to 62.8. According to FMI, the 62.8 mark is 5.5 points ahead… Keep Reading
