National Stone Sand & Gravel Association
Institute of Quarrying appoints new president
The Institute of Quarrying named Miles Watkins as its new president following the completion of the outgoing president’s two-year tenure. Keep Reading
Congress to put off transportation funding increases
Members of Congress are likely to go home and campaign for re-election without giving transportation departments the ability to plan for infrastructure, NSSGA reports. Keep Reading
Senate passes Water Resources Development Act
The Senate passed a bill that includes funds for water infrastructure projects across the United States. Keep Reading
Aggregate operation opens new flagship plant
Memphis Stone & Gravel opens its new flagship plant in northern Mississippi. Keep Reading
15 states awarded grants for infrastructure projects
Federal grants were awarded for 18 transportation projects. Keep Reading
Federal Highway Administration awards grants to seven states
Several million dollars in grants were awarded to seven states to test ways to fund infrastructure projects. Keep Reading
NSSGA adjusts producer awards program
In 2017, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will present some of its awards at the association’s Fall Board of Directors Meeting. Keep Reading
Evolution Series: Trade shows
Trade shows serve as a way for manufacturers to showcase their equipment. The past 100 years, Pit & Quarry reported on aggregate industry trade shows. Keep Reading
Industry, FAA officials meet to discuss aggregate specs
The Federal Aviation Administration wants to update its specifications for aggregate used in airport runways over the next year. Keep Reading
