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The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) today announced the recipients of the Community Relations Excellence Awards. The Community Relations Excellence Awards recognizes producers’ achievements in enhancing the public’s perception of the industry and the individual producer’s operation through their community involvement. “We are proud to recognize the outstanding work and projects our member companies […]

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the winners of the Safety Excellence Awards and the Louis Griesemer Sterling Silver Safety Awards. The Safety Excellence Awards recognize operations that maintain a safe workplace, evidenced by its safety performance over a consecutive period without an MSHA-reportable injury.  The Louis Griesemer Sterling Silver Safety Award recognize NSSGA member […]

Sixty Percent of Firms Report Future Projects Have Been Canceled or Delayed, But 52 Percent of Firms Struggle to Find Craft Workers Amid Worker Fears of COVID and Unemployment Supplement The coronavirus has harmed the construction industry, prompting project delays and cancellations, layoffs and furloughs, yet it remains difficult for a majority of firms to […]

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater issued the following statement after House Democrats unveiled a Continuing Resolution (CR) for FY2021, which includes a one-year extension of current surface transportation authorization funding levels. The continuing resolution released by the House today would authorize the transfer of $10.4 billion to the Highway Trust Fund from […]

From my AsphaltPro Magazine desk, I have a view of passion fruit and grape vines outside my window. Green geckos and multi-colored butterflies flit around the blooms and leaves in the Florida sunshine, providing a beautiful backdrop when my brain needs to ruminate some high-level balanced mix design concept that included too many additives for […]

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) today announced the recipients of the Environmental Excellence Awards, which recognizes operations that actively demonstrate a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls and systems. “We are thrilled to recognize the best of the best in environmental responsibility by today announcing the winners of our Environmental […]