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EPA takes hit in Clean Water Act case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a landowner can appeal through a federal court system a determination from the Army Corps of Engineers that a water body is subject to federal jurisdiction and permit requirements under the Clean Water… Keep Reading
NSSGA webinar to cover VSI crushing
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) plans to host its AGG1 webinar, “Tuning and Operations of VSI Crushing,” at 1 p.m. EST on June 23. Neil Hise, president of CEMCO Inc., will present the webinar. He has 45 years… Keep Reading
2016 P&Q Roundtable & Conference: Part 2
The Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference in Coral Springs, Fla., united aggregate producers, manufacturers and allied trade representatives in an idea-exchanging forum. It marked the 20th anniversary of Pit & Quarry’s first roundtable. Sponsored by Am Cast, Philippi-Hagenbuch, Sandvik… Keep Reading
Qualities that make good leaders
What's the one thing you must have to be a leader? Is it commitment, competency or compassion? How about confidence or courage? Those are all good traits of leaders, but one can't be a leader without a follower. That was… Keep Reading
The latest on highway funding, WOTUS and more
Hal Williford, president of Memphis Stone & Gravel Co. and chairman of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) offered an update on areas of interest to the association at the recent Young Leaders Meeting in Austin, Texas. Highway… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host safety leadership webinar
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has its next AGG1 webinar on safety leadership slated for 1 p.m. EST on May 19. According to NSSGA, demonstrating commitment to safety is a critical part of changing the culture of… Keep Reading
MTBMA recognizes Maryland operators
The Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials Association (MTBMA) recognized outstanding operators at its fourth annual safety banquet, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). Jim Russ, MTBMA president, chaired the event, which also included addresses from Thomas Meighen,… Keep Reading
P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Donald M. James
A number of great leaders have guided Vulcan Materials Co. over the years. Leaders such as Charles Ireland, John Lambert, Barney Monaghan, Houston Blount and Herb Skelnar. Count Don James, a longtime Vulcan chairman and CEO, among that group of… Keep Reading
2016 P&Q Roundtable & Conference: Part 1
The Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference in Coral Springs, Fla., united aggregate producers, manufacturers and allied trade representatives in an idea-exchanging forum. It marked the 20th anniversary of Pit & Quarry’s first roundtable. Sponsored by Am Cast, Philippi-Hagenbuch, Sandvik… Keep Reading
